Question

Mention various measures wch were taken to decongest London in the 19th and 20th century

Answer 1

A wide variety of steps were taken to clean up the city of London in the 19th century. Explicit efforts were made in order to decongest neighbourhoods, plant trees in open spaces, cut down on the pollution and create a better landscape for the city. Large blocks of apratments were built, emulating what had been done in cities like New York and Berlinwhich had a similar housing problem. The onset of the First World War also saw the introduction of rent control which was aimed at easing the effects of the chronic housing shortage in London. The drive to improve the atmospheric conditions of London also saw the creation of a 'Green Belt' around the metropolis.

Answer 2

1.  New plans were created to decongest London.
2.  Underground railway was created so that people could settle in far off places.
3.  Rent control was brought into account.
4.  Greening the open spaces.
5.  Reducing pollution.
6.  Landscaping the city.
7.  Creating a green belt around London.
8.  Development of Garden City.
9.  Building of apartments.
10.Building of family cottages.

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