Birmingham

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

Located in the west midlands, 3rd most populated city in the UK, 1st in the west midlands, Heart of england

Question 2

National Importance

Answer 2

Second largest economy in the UK, GDP = $121billion
In 2014 over 34million people used New Street Station
5 universities, largest centre for education outside of London

Question 3

International Importance

Answer 3

4th most visited city in the UK
Several Famous brands, Cadbury and JLR
Airport had over 9 million customers in 2014
Airport has expanded to cope with 14 million people, with direct flights to China, Africa and South America

Question 4

Social

Answer 4

Balti Triangle
5 uni’s, 60,000 students
High demand for recreational facilities
Bullring Shopping Centre, 75,000 shoppers a week

Question 5

Environment

Answer 5

Green roofs on 89,000 new houses planned
Eastside City Park, new green space
Not enough good quality affordable housing
Only 30% of waste was recycled in 2015
42,000 people live in the suburbs
150,000 commuters daily, large levels of pollution, congestion charge

Question 6

Socio-economic

Answer 6

3rd most deprived, closure of manufacturing industry
Mass unemployment
Education is poor in inner city areas like Aston
Many find it difficult to access healthcare, despite good provision

Question 7

Longbridge regeneration

Answer 7

Regenerate former MG Rover car plant site
2000 new homes
1000 new jobs
£70 million town centre
Bournville College, £66 million
Residential developments to suit different age ranges
Technology park and innovation centre
Large industrial and distribution centre