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Gentrification
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is when and area is *improved* due to wealthier people moving into it.
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Sink Estate
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A housing area with a poor reputation.
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Zero-carbon living
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homes not releasing *any* CO2 into the atmosphere.
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Rapid Transit Systems
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public trains or trams with short waiting times and regular stops.
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conservation areas
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parts of a town with historical buildings that are protected
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Conurbation
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a large urban area formed when cities and towns merge as the grow towards eachother.
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Land use
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different ways that land is used.
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residential
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an area with houses
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Zone
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an area with mainly one type of landuse
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Urban regeneration
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rebuilding an old part of a city to improve it.
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catchment area
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the area from which people come to a shop or a shoppingg cetre
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consumer goods
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things people buy
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convenience goods
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goods that people buy frequently for everyday needs such as groceries.
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farmers' market
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a place where farmera sell produce direct to customers, usually from stalls.
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shopping mall
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an undercover with a variety of shops
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charity shops
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shops that raise money for charities
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e-tailling
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buying and selling goods and services online through the internet.
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food miles
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the distance that foof has been transported before it is sold.
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planning permission
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all changes to how land is used need to be given planning permission by a local council.
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public inquiry
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a public meeting held to reach decisions about difficult planning proposals
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