How London Has Changed Over Time?
London has changed rapidly over time especially in the last 20 years. With modern advances in technology buildings, cars and the population London is now a completely different place. Although London has changed a lot some of there landmarks haven't changed at all. In 1964 there were a number of historical events which occurred. One of the main ones was the UK deciding on the abolition of the death penalty. Over the years, many people believe the punishment for crimes have become too lenient with criminals not having the fear factor of going to prison. An increase in the population has bought with it an increase in crimes and the need for further prisons and jails to be constructed. 1975 saw the start of changes in transportation with the plan to build the English Channel tunnel. This is currently used on a daily basis by thousands of people traveling throughout the year for business trips or holidays.
In the future London's house price are expected to rise by at least 30%. The temperature is also expected to rise due to global warming. The population will definitely increase and is predicted to increase by 5% in the next 5 years. At the 150th anniversary of the London Underground recently, new concept designs by Seimens were unveiled - revealing slicker, more sexy looking tube trains.
It is one of numerous concepts and predictions that have been put forward to Boris Johnson's vision of "London in 2020", which is expected to involve a population of 8.7 million, and a more eco-friendly London.
It is one of numerous concepts and predictions that have been put forward to Boris Johnson's vision of "London in 2020", which is expected to involve a population of 8.7 million, and a more eco-friendly London.