Birmingham Flashcards
birmingham arcitrcture
library
grand central
benefits of Library
students use it
good community
place to visit during day out
plants on roof
benefits of music places (O2 etc)
entertainment
visit for a day out meaning people spend money at restaurants and shops too
(benefits other businesses)
urban greening?
the incorporation of green spaces in urban environments
birmingham urban greening examples
‘green walls’ -plants on metal sheets surrounding structures
‘green roofs’
maintain existing green areas
encourage people to leave gardens as grass
benefits of urban greening
gardens can be used for food production reducing energy needed to transport crops
green areas improve both mental and physical health
trees clean the air and reduce impacts of global warming
greenery provides habitats for wildlife
brownfield meaning
a previously developed piece of land now available for re-development
factors of brownfield
electricity and water already there
planning permission
green field meaning
an undeveloped piece of land
with proposed first time development
green field factors
no chemicals to clear
destroys nature and wildlife habitats
urban sprawl meaning
the spread of city buildings and houses into an area that used to be countryside
why has birmingham urban sprawled?
population increase
developing businesses
migration
green belt meaning
land where urban development is not allowed to prevent urban sprawl
commuter settlement meaning
a place where people live that can easily access a larger urban area
example of commuter settlement for Birmingham
Barnt Green
