Urbanisation | Key words (1)

built environment

the buildings and infrastructure within an urban area

capital

productive assets, goods, or financial stakes

central business district (CBD)

the centre of a city, containing a high density of businesses and TNC headquarters

council estate

an estate consisting only of social housing, with tenants on subsidised rent

urbanisation

an increase in the proportion of a population living within rural areas due to migration from urban to rural regions

cultural enrichment

the addition of ideas, traditions, and beliefs due to the arrival of new people

cultural erosion

the loss of a culture, resulting in a change in ideas or disregard for traditions

culture

the way of life of a particular group of individuals at a particular time (generally their customs and beliefs)

culture-led regeneration

regeneration focused on enhancing historic or cultural attractions of an area (e.g., opening stately homes, building a reputation based on famous residents)