Are tall buildings necessary for London to remain a competitive world city? On February 10, 2004 mayor of London Ken Livingstone introduced the London Plan, the first proactive strategy in over thirty years to deal specifically with the planning and development of London. Since an increase in London's population by 800,000 is expected by the year 2020 , the mayor has suggested the construction of high-rise buildings as the method most likely to enable London to grow in a controlled and steady
Introduction: Tourism sector in the UK is not only one of the largest tourism industries in the world but it is identified by the Government as one of the five fundamental sectors in the UK (Tourism, 2011). Despite of this, there is a gradual decline in domestic tourism in the recent past (Tourism, 2011). In addition to this, according to the government statistics there is a slight decline in the visit of foreign travellers in the last quarter of 2016, as compared to the last quarter of the year
London Docklands A Case study of: q Urban redevelopment / Urban regeneration q Economic decline and regeneration q In migration into an area and its impact q An urban planning scheme Where are the London Docklands? In the East End of London. Docklands covers an area of 2200 hectares, (21 sq kms) over 5 boroughs, Newham, Tower hamlet, Southwark, Lewisham and Greenwhich. The area covered by the London Docklands Redevelopment Corporation stretches from Wapping and Tower Bridge
neighbourhood, health belief model, government’s policies, social economic status, and culture will be discussed. Hounslow is a borough located at the west of Central London, in close proximity to Heathrow airport. The Office for National Statistics (2001) census states that HPCT serves a population of 212,341 people, and the local economy has a higher than average level of full-time employment. In 2001 Hounslow’s resident population was 49% male and 51% female. Approximately 11.5% of residents in
traffic operations intersects with the role of governments that own and operate most airports. However, most major airports are owned and operated by the private sectors. This is due to several reasons such as to improve efficiency and economic performance, be more competitive as well as to maximize the community’s return from the airport assets in which public enterprise found out to be less efficient in term of its production and management. London Heathrow Airport is one of the major airports
this preview the government has shifted the decisions to the local authorities of England. (The independent) According to an estimate , in the next five years the shortage of homes will touch a figure of 160,000.The area most affected by the housing crisis is London. and it will continue to persist if timely measures are not taken. In London ,14,400 additional houses are required to be built in order to overcome the problem .It has been criticized that if the Republican government did not meet the
Within Sports Management the effect of Government policy will have an effect on the way in which their work is carried out. New Labour’s vision for sport is contained within a document called ‘A Sporting Future for All’ published in 2000. It is not a policy but more a statement of intent. In this essay we will look at its purpose and what proposals the government have in tackling sport in this country. Furthermore, we will look at its strengths and weaknesses and consider whether it fits with
issues touching on the government, the tour operator P&O Cruises, and the tourists themselves identified from the video based on the theory of sustainable or ethical tourism. Ethical tourism advocates for the local community to be involved in the growth of tourism rather than merely being used as an affordable labor force (Robinson 2012). The concept of ethical tourism is closely related to sustainable tourism and responsible tourism as they all emphasize the welfare of the local environment and community
issues touching on the government, the tour operator P&O Cruises, and the tourists themselves identified from the video based on the concept of sustainable or ethical tourism. Ethical tourism advocates for the local community to be involved in the growth of tourism rather than merely being used as an affordable labor force (Robinson 2012). The concept of ethical tourism is closely related to sustainable tourism and responsible tourism as they all emphasize the welfare of the local environment and community
different types of graffiti, it's cost to clean up and prevent as well as the effects on their community. According to (Morgan & Louis 2009) graffiti is a major problem in Australia; it affects state territory government, local government, police, public transport, and utility providers, local communities and young people in different ways. There are many types of graffiti and graffiti related activities to which they have an effect on people. There are five types of graffiti Taggers