Dublin -- Human Processes

Population Dynamics

1.8 mil and growing. between 2002 and 2006, the population grew by 5.6%. Does not suffer from brain drain as...etc 1900s & 2000s, migrants were attracted to the economic core. Migrants tend to be young and skilled. Increase in younger women seeking work in health and education. People aged 0-14 - 26% by 2021. Educational attainment in region not evenly spread. No. students attaining 3d level 50.8%, below national avg of 55%. But on increase.

Population Dynamics contd

Multicultural city - many different religions. Richly diverse ~ foreign citizens at 8%. Introduced a range of cultures, languages, religions and foods into the city. Foreign migrants helped regenerate parts of the inner city. Can also lead to ghettos. Salad bowl or melting pot over the next few days.

Urban/rural Development

Dublin region - 30 % of total population.  Sprawl is limited because of topography -- south; Dublin mts, north; airport. Local towns => dormitory towns as people commute. Growth causes problems- doughnut shape and empty in the middle. Efforts in place to prevent degeneration of inner city. In docklands, urban rejuvenation projects are put in place ~ National Convention Centre and Grand Canal Theatre. Point village. To counteract urban sprawl, new towns - Tallaght - were built. Greenbelts ~ areas of underdeveloped or agricultural land ~ between these areas. Greenbelt areas have been taken over by the expanding city. - Adamstown built in 2005  to accommodate 25,000 people in 10,000 homes. Housing density in Adamstown will be higher - three to four storeys. Like European model of cities. Commuter belt not made because of recession.

The Growth of Dublin City

Expanded rapidly since the 1950s. City is a bridging point and has been centre of trade and administration for centuries and primate city. Focus of road and rail networks. Pop of Dublin city and Wicklow, Kildare and Meath is 1.8 mil. Dublin city was 35.7% in 1971, 46% by 2020. Leader in terms of economic preformance and centre of Irish government and the headquarters of many private companies are located here. Excellent communications systems and modrn telecommunications services. Expanded due to influx of foreign migrants  and rural-urban migration. In 1970s, planners noticed uncontrolled expansion and created new towns such as Blanchardstown on its rural-urban fringe.

The Growth of Dublin City contd

From late 1990s on, people began to leave the city because of increases in house prices, greater wealth and higher car owenership. Many moved to Kildare, Meath and Wicklow to commute to city for work. This has led to traffic congestion on Dublin's roads. Three new county councils were formed. These are responsible for issues such as water, sewage and other public services. National Spatial Strategy (NSS) to combat growth of city. It established gateways like Galway and hubs to encourage development there. NSS will encourage: Redevelopment of vacant land. Making use of all existing housing. Regeneration of old warehouses for business. Movement of older people to smaller houses.