Explain What Factors Have Led To Urban Decline
What factors have led to urban decline? (15)
Political factors
After the closure of London Dockland’s in 1980, the area was in a near to derelict state as people and businesses quickly moved out of the area.
There were a number of causes to the urban decline of London Dockland’s. A number of political factors helped cause the decline. London’s green belt was created in 1947. A green belt is a broad section of land around an area which restricts development and therefore growth, minimising suburban expansion. Therefore, people had to move further away from the Dockland’s area into the country side around London. This resulted in towns and villages growing rapidly beyond it. Further expansion of the city simply “leap frogged” the green belt
Political factors
After the closure of London Dockland’s in 1980, the area was in a near to derelict state as people and businesses quickly moved out of the area.
There were a number of causes to the urban decline of London Dockland’s. A number of political factors helped cause the decline. London’s green belt was created in 1947. A green belt is a broad section of land around an area which restricts development and therefore growth, minimising suburban expansion. Therefore, people had to move further away from the Dockland’s area into the country side around London. This resulted in towns and villages growing rapidly beyond it. Further expansion of the city simply “leap frogged” the green belt