A Core Irish Region (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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What is the GDA?
What is the GDA?
Capital region of Ireland
Counties in GDA besides Dublin
Counties in GDA besides Dublin
Meath, Kildare, Wicklow
GDA's role in Ireland
GDA's role in Ireland
Economic & administrative core
% of Ireland's population in GDA
% of Ireland's population in GDA
30%
GDA population size
GDA population size
1.3 million
GDA population traits
GDA population traits
Rapid growth, multicultural
Direction of GDA urban growth
Direction of GDA urban growth
Westward
Where does GDA commuter belt extend?
Where does GDA commuter belt extend?
Meath, Kildare, Wicklow
Key economic sectors in GDA
Key economic sectors in GDA
Finance, tech, education
GDA challenges
GDA challenges
Housing shortage, traffic, sprawl, inner-city regeneration
Key solutions for GDA future
Key solutions for GDA future
Sustainable urban planning & effective infrastructure
What GDA encompasses
What GDA encompasses
Dublin city, suburbs, & surrounding counties