birmingham - an ac city

Question 2

what are some facts about birmingham

Answer 2

-uk’s 2nd largest city
-population of 1.1 million
-west midlands

Question 3

what is birmingham’s diversity and migration
like

Answer 3

-from 2000s onwards 40% of people are ethnic minorities
-youngest population in uk

Question 4

where is inequality between birmingham shown

Answer 4

four oaks
sparkbrook

Question 5

what is four oaks

Answer 5

-house prices=£500,000 for 4 bed
-3% unemployment rate
-average income £40,000
-7% of children live in poverty

Question 6

what is sparkbrooks

Answer 6

-2 bed=£90,000
-25% unemployment rate
-49% children living in poverty
-average income £21,000

Question 7

how has birmingham regenerated with the bull ring

Answer 7

-bullring shopping centre made in 60s
-by 90s it was run down and congested
-in 2003 bullring was regenerated
-now is 3rd retail destination in uk

Question 8

how has birmingham regenerated with the hs2 and the library

Answer 8

-library was redeveloped in 2013
-hs2 plans to link birmingham to london in 2026
-birmingham now offers 160+ shops,luxury apartments,excellent public transport and pedestrianised streets

Question 9

how does birmingham plan to become a ‘leading green city

Answer 9

1. birmingham energy savers = fit old houses with better insulation and double glazed windows
   2.district energy schemes = the city plans to supply power to 40,000 homes by burning waste

Question 10

how is the birmingham library sustainable

Answer 10

-built on a brownfield site
-has roof garden to attract wildlife
-recycles water
-employed 250 locals during construction
-attracts 2.5 million people a year which raises educational achievement