what problem did the increasing population of London create?
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By 2050 the city's population could be 11 million, 12 million or even more. Such growth will increase the city's environmental impacts, just at a time when they need to reduce. Left unchecked, the impacts would include carbon emissions, water use, sewage outflow, urban sprawl and habitat destruction.
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London’s population is projected to grow substantially; it could reach 11 million by mid-century. Drawn in by London’s economic opportunities and range of services, this rising population will need homes, workplaces, transport, energy, food, water, healthcare, entertainment, shops and much more. The whole physical and social fabric of the city will need to grow, generating many significant environmental impacts.
Over 8.6 million people live in London. The city has recently exceeded its previous (1939) population peak, with post-war decline having reversed in the 1980s. The renewed growth will to continue, with population projections for 2041 being an unprecedented 10 to 11 million, and still rising. There is a range of factors behind population growth: about 80,000 more Londoners are born each year than die, and the more successful London is at offering prosperity and quality of life (especially relative to other parts of the UK), the more people will want to migrate to, or stay in, the city. We will not seek to choose between different growth projections, but will consider the implications of the common direction and general size that they all share. Some of the detail, such as the expected concentration of growth in certain areas of London, especially the east, will be relevant.
Environmental pressures of London’s growth
All these extra people will need workplaces and homes. It is estimated that London will require about a million more homes, and places for over 850,000 additional jobs. The additional buildings and activities will increase demand for land, water, energy, transport and all goods and services. This will in turn have significant environmental impacts, which will vary across London. Managing these will be vital to ensure London functions effectively and Londoners’ quality of life is kept up and if possible increased.
Over 8.6 million people live in London. The city has recently exceeded its previous (1939) population peak, with post-war decline having reversed in the 1980s. The renewed growth will to continue, with population projections for 2041 being an unprecedented 10 to 11 million, and still rising. There is a range of factors behind population growth: about 80,000 more Londoners are born each year than die, and the more successful London is at offering prosperity and quality of life (especially relative to other parts of the UK), the more people will want to migrate to, or stay in, the city. We will not seek to choose between different growth projections, but will consider the implications of the common direction and general size that they all share. Some of the detail, such as the expected concentration of growth in certain areas of London, especially the east, will be relevant.
Environmental pressures of London’s growth
All these extra people will need workplaces and homes. It is estimated that London will require about a million more homes, and places for over 850,000 additional jobs. The additional buildings and activities will increase demand for land, water, energy, transport and all goods and services. This will in turn have significant environmental impacts, which will vary across London. Managing these will be vital to ensure London functions effectively and Londoners’ quality of life is kept up and if possible increased.
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