Urban Growth in UK

Causes:

• Better quality of life in urban areas
• Better development opportunities
• Better resources 

Opportunities:

• Better health care and services
• Better resources e.g. clean water and electricity
• Redevelopment opportunities 
• Development of transport systems for commuters 
• Increase in green spaces as it's more recognised by planners

Challenges:

• Decrease in wealth
• Deprived areas = less access to health care, education and jobs
• Rural-urban fringe is under pressure due to business parks and large shopping centers 

Regeneration of Stratford:

• Why regeneration?
  • Lack of sanitation 
  • Lack of achievement in schools
  • Poverty
  • Unemployment 
  • Low income 
• Pros -
  • Better employment 
  • Tube and bus connections 
  • Better sanitation 
  • Created 3000 jobs
  • Better facilities 
• Cons - 
  • Expensive
  • Created pollution