Case Study: Birmingham Flashcards
When did Birmingham suffer from deindustrialisation?
70s to the 80s there was a decline in metal working industries causing widespread unemployment poverty and dereliction.
Where is the poor and the rich situated in Birmingham?
Poor in central Birmingham (Aston) and richer are in more rural areas further from the centre.
What is the average income in the poorest area in Birmingham?
£19,000 per year.
What is the average income of the richest area in Birmingham?
£37,000
How many children live in poverty in Birmingham?
1000
What percentage of people are unemployed in Birmingham?
6%
Higher in poorer areas
What are the crime rates like in Birmingham?
High in the centre
Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting
Is Birminghams population ethnically diverse?
What percentage of people are non white?
Yes
40%
What are the economic inequalities between ethnic communities in Birmingham?
-Life expectancy is higher in areas with majority white population
-Many ethnic minorities face prejudice and discrimination.
What are the issues of Birmingham’s air pollution?
Some areas have very poor air quality due to industry which causes acid rain and contributes to acidification in rivers that harms aquatic ecosystems.
What is the water pollution like in Birmingham?
Many rivers very polluted from roads and industry. Has reduced population of insects.
Does Birmingham have much green space?
No
Is Birmingham at risk for flooding?
Lack of green space contributes to high runoff so flash floods are common.
How much waste do Birmingham produce?
3.2 million tonnes per year
How is Birmingham waste managed?
Majority of it is sent to landfill or incinerated.
Only 25% is recycled.
How do extreme weather events affect Birmingham?
They don’t,
However number of extreme weather events is increasing.
How has air pollution affected residents of Birmingham?
Respiratory problems and is linked to over 500 deaths per year.
What are levels of obesity in Birmingham?
How many of these obese people say they would be fitter if there was more green spaces?
High
40%
How does flooding affect Birmingham?
Damages properties and buildings
How much damage did extreme weather events cost Birmingham in 2005?
£50 million
How has dereliction affected Birmingham?
Aston (poorer areas) have larger numbers of derelict buildings which are targets for vandalism and make residents feel unsafe.
What are the 4 key objectives of Birmingham city council to increase its sustainability?
-Improve transport links
-Redevelop derelict areas
-Increase green space
-Improve waste management
How has regeneration of Birmingham changed its character and people’s perception?
Regenerating derelict areas has created a more pleasant urban environment attracting people to the city.
How much has Birminghams population increased by since 2004?
10%
How has redevelopments changed Birminghams character?
Include an example.
Redevelopment of city centre shopping areas like the bullring have increased the number of visitors.
Where does Birmingham rank on the most popular shopping destinations?
2nd
How many people visit Birmingham every year now?
On average 35 million people visit Birmingham per year.
