Welcome! All information can be found on http://www.geographyportal.co.uk/urbanenvironments . Using this document is
simple – it follows the specification from AQA in order with links to all the teaching and learning resources (including our
recommended case study fact files (CSFF)) as you go. It’s a super-handy revision companion that should ensure you never
lose track of what you need to know!
Key Idea:
Specification content:
Links to Geography Resources:
3.2.3.1
Urbanisation
Urbanisation and its importance in
human affairs.
Lesson 1 | Introduction to CUE
Powerpoint
Urbanisation Learning Resources
Global patterns of urbanisation since
1945.
Lesson 1 | Introduction to CUE
Powerpoint
Urbanisation Learning Resources
Urbanisation, suburbanisation, counter-
urbanisation, urban resurgence.
Lesson 1 | Introduction to CUE
Powerpoint
Suburbanisation (in the UK)
Powerpoint
Urbanisation Learning Resources
The emergence of megacities and world
cities and their role in global and
regional economies.
Lesson 1 | Introduction to CUE
Powerpoint
Urbanisation Learning Resources
Economic, social, technological, political
and demographic processes associated
with urbanisation and urban growth.
Lesson 1 | Introduction to CUE
Powerpoint
Urbanisation Learning Resources
Urban change: deindustrialisation,
decentralisation, rise of service-oriented
economy.
Pollution, Deprivation/Dereliction & Other Issues
Powerpoint
Urbanisation Learning Resources
3.2.3.2
Urban Forms
Urban policy and regeneration in Britain
since 1979.
Regeneration Policy & Why Regenerate?
Brainstorm
Regenerating London | Geography Review Article
Contemporary characteristics of
mega/world cities.
Week 2 | World Cities & Associated Geography
Powerpoint
Alpha, Beta, Gamma Cities Sheet
Urban characteristics in contrasting
settings.
Urban Forms & Landscapes
Powerpoint
Physical and human factors in urban
forms.
Urban Forms & Landscapes
Powerpoint
A* DOC | Urban Forms & Infrastructure Report
3.2.3.3
Social and
economic issues
associated with
urbanisation
Spatial patterns of land use, economic
inequality, social segregation and cultural
diversity in contrasting urban areas, and
the factors that influence them.
[learning resources currently in development!]
New urban landscapes: town centre
mixed developments, cultural and
heritage quarters, fortress developments,
gentrified areas, edge cities.
Urban Forms & Landscapes
Powerpoint
The concept of the post-modern western
city. 🔺 Included further learning
example - Los Angeles
Post Modern Western Cities Learning Resources
These are additional,
juicy examples which
you could throw into
conclusions on
questions – you don’t
need to know them by
any means!
