Urban theory and Leicester

What is the definition of urbanisation?

• The movement of people from a rural to an urban area

• Towns and cities growing larger and spreading into the countryside

• The increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities

• An increase in the number of towns and cities

What are the two causes of urbanisation?

• Natural increase

• Migration

• Rural-Urban migration

• Job changes

Which countries are urbanising most rapidly?

• HICs

• NEEs

• LICs

Tick all the pull factors

• More jobs

• Healthcare

• Education

• War

• Famine

What is the definition of sustainability?

• Something that is long lasting

• A good solution for the future

• Meeting the needs of today without worrying about tomorrow

• Meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of the future

Why is Leicester important internationally?

• East Midlands airport is close by

• Large population

• Good transport links such as the M1

• Leicester University attracts students from around the world

Which of the following is NOT an impact of international migration in Leicester?

• Increased cultural diversity impacting shops in Melton Road

• Increased pressure on schools with up to 90% EAL

• Changing leisure facilities to more pubs and bars

• Improving skills levels where there are shortages

• Tourism earnings from Diwali and Caribbean Carnival celebrations

Which fact about the economy of Leicester is true?

• worth £50 billion and 100,000 jobs

• worth £10 billion and 230,000 jobs

• worth £23 billion and 500,000 jobs

• worth £40 billion and 700,000 jobs

Is this a social, economic or environmental opportunity?

The Curve theatre as the flagship of the cultural quarter regeneration

• Social

• Economic

• Environmental

Is this a social, economic or environmental opportunity?

Integrated transport network of road, rail and bus links (3 park & ride).

• Social

• Economic

• Environmental