a broad area of land at the urban/rural boundary

land that is protected from development and surrounds major English cities

the outward growth of a city into the surrounding countryside

a settlement within easy reach of a city (for example, near a station) that houses a high proportion of commuters

Impact of urban sprawl on the rural-urban fringe

Geography

UK cities and population distribution

Location and importance of Liverpool in the UK and wider world

Impacts of national and international migration on Liverpool

Opportunities created by urban change: people

Opportunities created by urban change: infrastructure and urban greening

Challenges created by urban change: social and economic

Challenges created by urban change: environmental

An example of an urban regeneration project

Sustainable living in an urban area

This unit teaches pupils about the geography of Liverpool, one of the UK's most important cities. Pupils learn about Liverpool's location and importance at different scales and about its characteristics. Pupils will learn about the factors leading to economic, social and environmental change.

Liverpool: case study of a UK city

broad area of land on the urban/rural boundary

a settlement within easy reach of a city home to lots of city workers

What percentage of undeveloped land in the Liverpool City Region is not within the greenbelt?

Why are commuter towns such as Formby desirable places to live?

Which developed on Liverpool's rural-urban fringe has brought increased employment opportunities?

The potential expansion of what in the rural-urban fringe is threatening wildlife habitats in Oglet?

Liverpool City Region is made up of six local authorities: Halton, Liverpool, Sefton, St. Helens, Knowsley and...

Urban change is defined as changes that occur in a city due to its {{ }} or decline.

brownfield and greenfield site development

The Liverpool City Region is facing which environmental challenges as a consequence of urban change?

Increased air pollution is an example of what types of impact?

Which form of data presentation is good for displaying percentages?

Impact of urban sprawl on the rural-urban fringe

Lesson outcome