Belfast case study Flashcards
What year did Belfast grow rapidly and what was introduced?
1800s with textile and linen mills introduced.
What grew around the mouth of the River Lagan?
Engineering and shipbuilding.
What types of housing was provided for workers?
Terraced housing.
When did the heavy industry that employed the inner city close down?
In the 1960s and 1970s
Where did people have to travel for work?
As employment was less centralised people had to travel to the edge of the city.
What was NI unemployment rate in 2016?
5.9%
What was North Belfast unemployment rate?
16.9%
What was Duncairn unemployment rate?
13.5%
What is a good example of social deprivation in an area?
Free school meals
What does the example of SD show?
The number of families who are on low income or unemployed in an area.
How many students were entitled to free school meals in North Belfast secondary schools?
In 2012/13, 40%
What cycle are the people in the inner city living in?
The cycle of poverty.
What is more likely to happen to disadvantaged children?
Fail at school and leave with fewer qualifications so unlikely to get a job.
In the Waterworks area, how many people have no qualifications?
32%
In the Duncairn area, how many people have no qualifications?
41%
What are the 2 examples of regenerations schemes in Belfast?
Laganside and Titanic Quarter developments.
