the process of improving and reenergising an area, for example creating jobs

when buildings or land degrades into a state of poor condition, having been abandoned

group of people who live in the same area and have common interests

Regenerating cities

Geography

The growth of cities

GIS: Visualising and analysing the growth of cities

Urban structure and land use

Global cities and megacities

Population in cities

Benefits of living in cities

Challenges of living in cities

Steel cities: Tangshan and Sheffield

Cities and climate change

Sustainable cities

The future of cities

This unit teaches pupils about how cities have grown and developed over time. Life in contrasting cities is explored through focussing on Manila and London.

Cities: What are they like to live in?

A group of people living in the same place

Which of these is **not** likely to happen during regeneration?

New housing is often the most visible change

Regeneration happens only in the countryside

Why do some people think regeneration only means new housing?

How can local communities be involved in regeneration?

A place with lots of buildings and people

A person’s comfort, happiness and safety

What is a common reason people move to cities?

Which of these is an example of informal housing?

Living in a city can offer better access to {{}}.

Which of these is **not** likely to reduce quality of life in a city?

Which of these is a challenge for people living in fast-growing cities?

Starter Quiz