Urban Decay (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is urban decay?
What is urban decay?
When parts of a city deteriorate
Which areas are most commonly affected by urban decay?
Which areas are most commonly affected by urban decay?
Former industrial areas in inner city
What is the first stage in the cycle of urban decay?
What is the first stage in the cycle of urban decay?
Industrial decline
Who typically remains in decayed inner city areas?
Who typically remains in decayed inner city areas?
Elderly residents who can't afford to move
How do elderly residents in decayed inner city areas typically feel?
How do elderly residents in decayed inner city areas typically feel?
Afraid due to anti-social behaviour
What economic problem characterises decayed urban areas?
What economic problem characterises decayed urban areas?
High levels of unemployment
What challenge do people moving to suburbs experience?
What challenge do people moving to suburbs experience?
Long commutes leaving little time
What is the key difference between urban redevelopment and urban renewal?
What is the key difference between urban redevelopment and urban renewal?
Redevelopment changes function; renewal keeps it
Which area is an example of urban redevelopment in Dublin?
Which area is an example of urban redevelopment in Dublin?
Dublin Docklands
Which Dublin area has undergone urban renewal?
Which Dublin area has undergone urban renewal?
The Liberties
How many tower blocks were constructed in Ballymun in 1966?
How many tower blocks were constructed in Ballymun in 1966?
36 tower blocks
What was a major problem with Ballymun's original construction?
What was a major problem with Ballymun's original construction?
Lack of amenities like shops & green spaces
What was the budget for Ballymun's regeneration starting in 1997?
What was the budget for Ballymun's regeneration starting in 1997?
£2.5 billion