LONDON- contemp urban environ (contrasting to mumbai) ✅

what is the flood threat?

15% of london is on a flood plain but it has flood defences; it has infrastructure like residential areas and 10 hospitals

when was the Clean Air Act?

1956

pos and neg of ULEZ?

reduced co2 however nitrogen dioxide levels breached the EU limits

whats the temp of the center of london like?

10° warmer than the surrounding rural areas

where does the flood threats come from?

sewer, rainfall and river which will bring wetter winters and frequent heavy rains

how much has the % of poverty decreased in the last 6 years?

from 29% to 27%

how much has londons infant mortality rate fallen?

40%

what % of what minority?

44% black minority

how many languages in London?

300

why is London such an important world city?

despite leaving the EU, its ranked 1st on the global power city index because its a global financial center with a repu of a technological hub and successful in attracting FDI

what is London also referred to as + why?

the world under one roof because of its diversity

how did London change aims in 2015?

in line with the SDGs goals

whats 1 social improvement?

Olympic regeneration in Newham provided more housing, leisure facilities and greater investment in education

1 environmental improvement?

increase green cover by 5% in 2030 in response to UHIE

urban governance?

the mayor is important in giving the city a voice and attracting investment

what was Londons population in 2019?

8-9 million

what does GPCI stand for?

global power city index

what does the GCPI measure?

based on their magnetism or ability to attract people + enterprise

location of London?

southeast England

air pollution

highest % of deaths linked to this

how much did greater London authority population top in 2019?

8-9 million

why is londons higher education important?

provides a skilled workforce

awareness of their surrounding environments

improves qual of life

how many people live in poverty?

2.1 million

londons population + what year

8.8 million in 2022

why were strategies like SDG’s implemented?

to tackle inequalities, air pollution and urban deprivation