Urban: UK N5

<a href="https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/papers/papers/2018/N5_Geography_all_2018.pdf">URBAN 7</a>

Look at Diagram. Referring to a developed world city you have studied, give reasons for recent changes which have taken place in the inner city. 6

<a href="https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/papers/papers/2016/N5_Geography_all_2016.pdf">URBAN 3a</a>

A group of National 5 Geography pupils are doing a fieldwork study of urban land use for their assignment. Use map evidence to show why they have identified Area Y as an area of modern suburbs. 3

In area with open land and room to expand (1) near to motorway link to North, A class roads to South (1) with free-flowing traffic&nbsp;due to roundabouts (1) fairly level land – good for building on(1) near to Larbert / Falkirk for employees (1) nearby golf course for employee recreation (1).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.twigscotland.com/film/rural-urban-fringe-1787/">https://www.twigscotland.com/film/rural-urban-fringe-1787/</a> 3.22 minutes

CBD - Shopping To encourage more shops and shoppers to the CBD, instead of on-line or out-of-town. 1.New indoor Shopping Malls have been built because they offer protection from the weather and put many of the shops in the same building.&nbsp;This can help with mobility issues. 2. Pedestrianisation of Streets to relieve congestion and makes it safer in busy shopping areas. Also helps to reduce air and noise pollution from the traffic. 3. Improvements to the Streets to encourage more visitors such as new paving and lighting, trees and planters with flowers, better signage and street furniture,&nbsp;and new streetlights. Examples include Buchanan Galleries &amp; Buchanan Street.

Inner City Changes - Housing Due to run down nature of the Inner City and to encourage more people to live in the area. 1.New flats built on brown field land to encourage young professionals with disposable incomes to locate in the area.&nbsp; 2.Old industrial buildings converted for new flats to ease the pressure on housing and to make sure buildings do not fall into unused derelict&nbsp;sites. Examples include Glasgow harbour.

Zone 1 -&nbsp;CBD (Central Business District)&nbsp; Zone 2 - Inner City (Old Industry &amp; Housing) Zone 3 - Suburbs (New Housing) Zone 4 - Rural / Urban Fringe (New Industrial / Business)&nbsp; Zone 5 - Green Belt (no buildings allowed)

<a href="https://www.twigscotland.com/film/urban-settlements-1598/">https://www.twigscotland.com/film/urban-settlements-1598/</a> 2.50 minutes <a href="https://www.twigscotland.com/film/urban-land-use-models-1599/">https://www.twigscotland.com/film/urban-land-use-models-1599/</a> 3.05 minutes

1.Older high-density&nbsp;housing in grid-iron street layout 2.Near to CBD and areas of industry 3.Often contains older buildings like churches 4.Little open spaces or facilities 5.Possibly railway station but not near main roads&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/papers/papers/2014/N5_Geography_all_2014.pdf">URBAN 5</a>

For Glasgow, or any other developed world city you have studied, explain the main changes which have taken place in the CBD over recent years. 5

<a href="https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/papers/papers/2016/N5_Geography_all_2016.pdf">URBAN 2a</a>

A group of National 5 Geography pupils are doing a fieldwork study of urban land use for their assignment. Use map evidence to show why they have identified Area X as the Inner City. 3

Central Business District (CBD)

Densely built, high rise buildings with little open space. Good accessibility and concentration of business and commercial function caused by high demand for land High land values cause high rise buildings Large visitor numbers increase tourist function with museums and galleries, shops and restaurants

1.Low level buildings with large car parks and landscapes areas 2.Land cheaper on edge so more land available 3.Near to motorway junctions and good road access for customers and deliveries

<a href="https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/papers/papers/2017/N5_Geography_all_2017.pdf">URBAN 3b</a>

There is a plan to build new housing in grid square 2667. Using map evidence, explain why this area is suitable for new housing. 5

CBD - Traffic Due to increased congestion, concerns about traffic pollution and out-of-town shopping. 3. Improved Public Transport e.g. bus lanes and subway upgrade so less people take the car into the city. 4. Building of Ring roads, the M74 extension so fewer people need to drive through the city centre. 5. Building Multistory car parks &amp; more one-way streets to reduce the number of cars parked on streets narrowing them / to easy traffic flow.

<a href="https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/papers/papers/2015/N5_Geography_all_2015.pdf">URBAN 8</a>

Find Area X on Diagram Q6 and the map extract (Item B). Birmingham Airport, a golf course, a business park and a housing area are found in Area X on the rural/urban fringe of Birmingham. Using map evidence explain why such developments are found there. 5

Inner City Changes - Tourism Due to run down nature of the Inner City, high unemployment and to encourage more people to visit the area to spend money . 3.New museums and attractions built to bring in more tourists and visitors. 4.Old industrial landscape renovated, the Clyde Waterfront development, the Hydro, and new business units such as the media and creative hub at Pacific quay all bring in workers and visitors. Examples include Glasgow Science Centre and BBC headquarters.

<a href="https://www.twigscotland.com/film/brownfield-sites-1602/">https://www.twigscotland.com/film/brownfield-sites-1602/</a> 3.01 minutes&nbsp;

MAP SKILLS - Zone 3: Suburbs

1.New housing is low density with cul-de-sac street layout 2.Close to main roads and roundabouts, possibly a railway station 3.Near to open spaces or recreation, parks golf courses &amp; pitches 4.Many schools nearby

1. Characteristics of land use zones in cities in the developed world

Zone 1 -&nbsp;CBD (Central Business District)&nbsp; Zone 2 - Inner City (Old Industry &amp; Housing) Zone 3 - Suburbs (New Housing) Zone 4 - Rural / Urban Fringe (New Industrial / Business)&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/papers/papers/2019/N5_Geography_all_2019.pdf">URBAN 6</a>

Study the Ordnance Survey map extract (Item B) of the Wolverhampton area. Using map evidence, describe methods which have been used to reduce traffic congestion in and around the centre of Wolverhampton. You should make use of grid references in your answer. 4

In the context of urban areas:&nbsp; 1.Characteristics of land-use zones in cities in the developed world 2. Recent developments in the CBD, inner city, rural / urban fringe in developed world cities&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/papers/papers/2018/N5_Geography_all_2018.pdf">URBAN 4</a>

There is a proposal to build a new supermarket in grid square 5309 (Area Z). Give the advantages and disadvantages of Area Z for this development. You must use map evidence in your answer. 5

1.Long grid iron streets allowing through flow of traffic 2.Causes more noise and air pollution and less safety 3.Open space used by factories or railways as close to industry 4.Tenement flats allow little room for gardens or off-street parking which increases congestion

MAP SKILLS - Zone 2: Inner City

1.Old Industry 2.Transport, near to canals or railway sidings 3.Near to CBD 4.Old grid iron street pattern 5.Old industries like brewing or large buildings (Wks)

Yes Road converge (1), ring road feature (1), tourist information office (1), railway station (1), churches (1), town hall (1), other public buildings (1). No Not in centre of built up area (1), bus station not in extract (1), lots of housing in the area (1), schools in area not usual for CBD (1), most roads meet south of grid square (1)

Originally located near to canals and railways Often in East end due to prevailing wind direction Large amount of smoke and pollution Workers housed nearby as lack of transport available Mostly now derelict or demolished leaving brown field sites for regeneration&nbsp;&nbsp;

Suburban Housing

1.Streets are cul-de-sac, makes them safer as traffic is forced to slow down and more attractive 2.Lots of open space, play parks-&nbsp;less noise and air pollution due to cheaper land prices 3.Close to roundabouts and good road network for many commuters access work 4.Schools and recreation facilities as many families stay here 5.Off street parking and garages reduce congestion

<a href="https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/papers/papers/2019/N5_Geography_all_2019.pdf">URBAN 2b</a>

Find the old industrial area in grid square 9499. This area is being redeveloped. Using map evidence, explain why this area is attractive for industry. 6

<a href="https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/papers/papers/2015/N5_Geography_all_2015.pdf">URBAN 1</a>

Give map evidence to show that part of the Central Business District (CBD) of Birmingham is found in grid square 0786. 3

2. Recent developments in the CBD, inner city, rural/urban fringe in developed world cities.&nbsp;

Do you agree that grid square 8880 contains the CBD of Falkirk? Explain your answer. 4

Rural / Urban fringe Changes Due to cheaper land prices, easy access by car and greenfield sites which allow for lower construction costs and room for expansion new shopping centres and industrial sites have been build on the edge of the towns and cities. 1.Out of Town Shopping close to motorway junctions so goods and customers to get to the shops more easily. Often close to a housing area which will help to supply labour. 2.Industrial Estates are easy to get materials / customers to the business. 3. Housing - Greenfield sites on the edge of the city mean land is cheaper and easier to access and build on.&nbsp;This mean homes can be bigger with gardens and off-street parking. Examples include Glasgow Fort and Hillington Industrial Estate

MAP SKILLS - Zone 4: Rural / Urban Fringe

1.Retail Centres, Business Parks&nbsp;&amp; Industrial Estates 2.Green field land on edge of city / town 3.Cheaper land allowing for more room large buildings and car parks 4.Excellent communications especially by car, sometimes railway stations for workers / shoppers

Use map evidence to explain the location of the Central Park Business Park in grid square 8583 5

URBAN UK National 5 Geography

MAP SKILLS - Zone 1: CBD

1.Good Transport links with main roads lead to CBD 2.Contains Main railway station &amp; bus station 3.Historic area with old buildings (castles / churches)&nbsp;and street pattern (grid iron) 4.Many tourist facilities such as museums and galleries 5.Civic Buildings like Town Hall &amp; library.