Birmingham case study Flashcards
How many universities does Birmingham have?
Five universities
In Birminghams five universities, how many higher education students do they cater for?
80,000 students
What is the area in Birmingham know for its famous restaurants and curry houses?
The Balti Triangle
How many shops does the Bullring shopping centre include?
140 shops
What is the one main benefit of Brinkley Place for Birmingham?
It generates a large income
What have Birmingham as a whole done to help the environment?
Cleaned the canals
Towpaths are easily accessible for waking and biking
8000 acres of green space
Park and ride scheme-encourages the use of buses and trams
Only allowed to use public transport in the centre of Birmingham
Pedestrianalised areas
What is the importance of Birmingham?
Second largest city
Has strong trade connections due to its ethnic diversity
What are a few Social and economic challenges for Birmingham?
Urban decline
Deprivation
Iniquities in housing
Education
How many journeys were saved in 2011/2012 by using trams instead of cars?
5 million
When were trams first available to use in Birmingham?
1999
What are names of the three major train stations in Birmingham?
New street, Snow hill, Moore Street
New Street is undergoing a development, how much will it cost?
600 million
When New streets train station has completed its development, how many more passengers will it allow for a day?
300,000 passengers a day
Where in Birmingham is being redeveloped to reduce urban traffic and inner city pollution?
The Bull Ring and The Old Library
