Glossary

Changing Urban Environments

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L.

An increase in the percentage of the population who live in towns and cities. The more built up places which are part of a town or city. The jobs which are done by a particular place. Examples would be market town or communications centre The way the land is used, whether it be parkland, forest or residential. The area around us or the world in which we live. A place where people live. The centre of a town or city with all the shops and offices. The zone between the CBD and inner suburbs with terraced housing and old industry. The edge of a town or city, mostly with housing as the land use. The boundary between the city and countryside. Our natural surroundings. When people of different cultures and race live together.

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The clustering together of people with similar ethnic or cultural characteristics. A social group that contains people from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. A settlement which has been built illegally (without permission) by its residents which is usually of low quality and lacks basic services. Able to be maintained without future generations being affected or losing out.

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The part of the economy that is not taxed or monitored by the government. E.g. taking in washing, mending bikes. Where government provide materials (such as bricks) for residents to improve the quality of their existing housing. Where government provide a plot of land and basic services (such as running water) to improve the living conditions of those living in squatter settlements. Where government or local builders flatten an area of low quality housing and build something else (such as blocks of flats or apartments) in its place The growth of industry in a society. Less people will rely on farming as a result. Poisonous. Damaging to human health.

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W. Release to the atmosphere of gases, dust, fumes or odour in harmful amounts. X. Y. Z. Release to bodies of water of various substances in harmful amounts. Getting rid of unwanted items in a safe and responsible way. A city which is designed in a way where its negative impact on the environment and use of resources is minimised.

AA. Land which has previously been built on but which may have been abandoned. BB. Land which has not been built on. This is normally around the edge of a city and is used for agriculture. CC. A place or site where peoples waste is dumped. It may eventually be covered over. DD. The way that decisions will be made about a development. E.g. whether or not they involve the local community.