Describe the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) as a core region. Name and describe the physical and human characteristics of the GDA. Describe primary, secondary and tertiary activities in the GDA. Describe the population characteristics of the GDA. Describe the growth of the Dublin city region and explain how this growth is being planned and controlled.
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The Greater Dublin Area – Physical and human factors/ characteristics, economic activities and human processes Case Study: Largo Foods Planning policies for the GDA
City/Nodal/Urban Regions Case Studies: Dublin City Region National Spatial Strategy (NSS)
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The study of regions shows how economic, human and physical processes interact in a particular way. This can be demonstrated by
examining contrasting Irish regions. The boundaries and extent of city regions may change over time.