Lesson 8 - Differing Perceptions: Inner City v Suburbs

Question 1

Why may perceptions of an urban area’s attractiveness vary?

Answer 1

Individual lived experiences
Position in life cycle
Length of time living in area
Individual priorities
Change over time

Question 2

Which region may a young person (student, graduate etc) perceive as being the most attractive + why?

Answer 2

Inner city
Close proximity to work + education
Access to nightlife
Low property prices

Question 3

Which region may a working age parent perceive as being the most attractive + why?

Answer 3

Suburbs
Residential space
Facilities + services
Green spaces
Ability to fulfil family’s needs

Question 4

How may a young person typically perceive life in the suburbs + why?

Answer 4

Inconvenient
Few job opportunities
Social exclusion
Commute to CBD + services

Question 5

Which region may a citizen approaching retirement perceive as being the most attractive + why?

Answer 5

Suburbs + commuter towns
Not concerned by time + cost of commuting
Attractive living environment
Access to local services + communal networks

Question 6

Overall, which age demographic does each zone of a city appeal to the most?

Answer 6

CBD - Working age + students
Inner City - Young working age + students
Suburbs - Working age families
Outer suburbs + commuter towns - Elderly Dependants