Urban Growth and the Expansion of Cities (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Define urban growth
Define urban growth
Expansion of cities: population, economy, land area increase
Define urban sprawl
Define urban sprawl
Uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into rural regions
Where is the Randstad?
Where is the Randstad?
Netherlands
Name the 4 main Randstad cities
Name the 4 main Randstad cities
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht
Randstad population
Randstad population
7.5 million (40% of Dutch pop. on 17% of land)
Amsterdam's function (Randstad)
Amsterdam's function (Randstad)
Tourism and retail hub
Rotterdam's function (Randstad)
Rotterdam's function (Randstad)
Major port city
The Hague's function (Randstad)
The Hague's function (Randstad)
Political centre
Utrecht's function (Randstad)
Utrecht's function (Randstad)
Transport hub
What is the Greenheart (Randstad)?
What is the Greenheart (Randstad)?
Central region for agriculture and recreation
Greater Dublin Area population
Greater Dublin Area population
Over 1.3 million (30% of Ireland's population)
Rhine-Ruhr location & population
Rhine-Ruhr location & population
Germany; approx. 11 million people
What is the purpose of buffer zones?
What is the purpose of buffer zones?
Limit urban expansion and protect green spaces
What is the purpose of green belts?
What is the purpose of green belts?
Protect rural landscapes from urban encroachment
Name 3 Dublin urban renewal examples
Name 3 Dublin urban renewal examples
Dublin Docklands, Temple Bar, Point Village