London Case Study Urban Greening

Urban greening is an example of how urban change has created ............................. opportunities.

• economic

• environmental

• social

The abundant green space in London is a direct result of its urban development

• True

• False

London boasts more extensive parks than many other cities because of three types of urban development.

Match the following

• Local parks

• As London expanded in the early 20th century, suburbs were built on former farmland, providing millions of homes with gardens for Londoners.

• Central London Parks

• Municipal parks managed by local councils , dating back to the 19th century when public hygiene was a concern and people sought fresh air.

• Suburban expansion

• Formerly royal parks e.g. Hyde Park, which were once exclusively for the royals but are now open to everyone

London is considered one of the greenest cities in the world, with green spaces such as parks, woodlands, cemeteries, and gardens accounting for ........ of the city’s area.

• 25%

• 36%

• 47%

In recent years the percentage of green land in London has reduced because ..................

• gardens have been replaced by stone patios

• many people have covered their gardens to build parking spaces

• new housing required new roads etc

There are many reasons why cities should be green e.g. trees .............

Tick all that apply

• provide oxygen

• reduce global warming by absorbing CO2

• purify the air

How many trees are there in London?

• 3.4 million

• 5.2 million

• 8.3 million

• Green spaces such as parks and woodlands reduce the risk of flooding by .....

• Tick those that apply.

• absorbing droplets of rain

• intercepting rainfall

• • slowing down rainwater drainage.

• Wildlife thrives in urban green spaces, with ................ species in London alone.

• 2,000

• • 7,000

• 13,000

• 15,000

• People enjoy green spaces for physical activity, such as .................

• Tick all that apply

• Walking

• Running

• Cycling

• Golf