London, UK ALREADY PASSED

Describe the location - ANS -South East England -Capital of England -River Thames runs through it -Bordered by counties such as Kent, Essex and Buckinghamshire -Population of 9 million - expected to reach 10 million in 2030 What is the importance of London? - ANS -Transport links - M25, rail links nationally, 4 major international airports 55% of the UK's foreign direct investment is into London and the South East -Major learning centres, e.g. UCL and imperial college, museums -Movement from traditional trade industries What are the city challenges? - ANS -Urban sprawl - Population growing by 100,000 per year- increasing pressure to build on the greenbelt -Major differences in quality of life across London - Newham LE is 75, Kensington is 83 -Unemployment in Newham is 9% and 3% in Kensington -Waste disposal challenges and air pollution leading to illness and 4,000 premature deaths per year -Existing transportation networks struggling with increased passengers What are the city opportunities? - ANS -Transport - expansion of tube lines reduces journey times -Environment - greenest city in Europe, £12 million greener city fund to create more green space -Regeneration - Deprived areas from decline of traditional trade a regenerating (naturally of with planned projects) -Multiculturalism - new communities moving into London - more culture (religious buildings, shops, restaurants)