5) Leeds, North East England Flashcards
what is leeds famous for? (3)
universities
architecture
history
where is leeds situated?
centre of UK
what conurbation is it in?
West Yorkshire
population of leeds
800,000
early function of leeds
textile industry
transport developments leading to population increase
motorways and railway links
what is the name of the canal there which boosted population?
leeds-liverpool canal
what year was the canal completed in
1816
what motorway connects leeds to london
M1
which decade did leeds see an influx of caribbean migrants?
1950s
number of wards in city of leeds
33
what are the top 5 languages in leeds
english polish urdu punjabi arabic
which are the 3 main countries for migrants
romania
poland
spain
where do most migrants move to?
the city centre
the largest ethnic minority in leeds
pakistani
percentage of whites in leeds
85%
where is the non white population centred?
the centre
which areas have low % ethnic minorities
suburbs
most UK migrants coming to leeds come from the
north of england
most UK migrants leave leeds for the
south of england
where are the areas with most deprivation
centre of city
problems facing leeds
obesity
housing crisis
problematic planning laws
what is HS2
a new high speed railway linking Leeds to other major cities in the UK
3 ways in which leeds is unequal
obesity
house ownership
car ownership
where are there more obese people?
southern areas - mainly outskirts
How did Leeds develop?
It started off as a Saxon village, with a specialism in the wool and textiles industry. The introduction of the Leeds-Liverpool canal and railway meant that it was easily accessible and grew even further
Impact of immigration on city
Lots of new student housing and relevant entertainment has been built as many come to Leeds for the universities
2 companies with HQs in Leeds
ASDA and ARLA
What is HS2?
A high speed railway line which should be finished in 2032
What is the Southbank scheme?
A plan to regenerate the South Bank of Leeds in order to make it more relevant to the youthful population
How will the Southbank scheme be environmentally sustainable?
Lots of public transport reduced fuel emissions
Introduction of new walk and cycle paths
how will the Southbnk scheme be economically sustainable?
Clarence dock will become Leeds dock with lots of shops for the population in the hope of boosting the economy
How is it socially sustainable? 2
Holbeck Urban village is a collection of urban living spaces which minimise environmental damage
3.5 hectare park and open space
