Case Study : Leeds - Paper 2 Flashcards
Where is Leeds located
West Yorkshire - north England
200 miles north of London
30 miles north east of Manchester
Importance of Leeds in the uk
Population is just over 700,000
3rd largest populated city
Motorways - M62,M1 means Leeds is well connected
Impacts of national migration
Leeds uni - 16-21 year olds account for 39% of Leeds inward migration
There are 3 unis in Leeds
The unis have seen large student growth since 2010
Impacts of migration internationally
-In the 1800s famine struck Irish immigrants came to Leeds t work in textile mills
Sizeable Irish population, Leeds Irish centre promotes Irish culture, post concerts, holds Irish dance lessons
-during the 1950s and 60s people from the Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean were invited after the war-Britain faced post war labour shortage
West Indian carnivals are held in Chappeltown every august to celebrate West Indian culture
-12% of Leeds were born outside the uk
- 22% of Leeds primary schools pupils do not speak English as their first language
-Leeds provided home to 207 Syrian asylum seekers in 2017-18
- booming economy and regeneration projects created desirable accommodation
Opportunities in Leeds - cultural mix
West Indian carnival in chappeltown every august - oldest West Indian carnival in the uk
Multicultural food shops and restaurants
Promotes tolerance
Opportunités of Leeds - recreation and entertainment
First direct arena - bring big name acts like Elton john, drake England netball matches - can hold 13,000
Harvey Nichole’s and victoria gate - attractive shopping destinations
These create jobs for local people
Multiplayer effect within local economy - tourism
Leeds football teams, two rugby league teams, Leeds rihnoes netball, headquarters for Yorkshire cricket
Opportunites in Leeds - employment
It has large, highly qualified workforce - large companies are attracted to
2nd largest financial centre (after London)
Asda headquarters
Chanel 4 are moving 200 jobs to Leeds
Benefits to wider economy (multiplier effect)
Economically uks fastest growing city
3rd largest manufacturing centre with around 1800 firms and 39,000 employees
Opportunities in Leeds-integrated transport
Reduces journey times, faster commuting
Reduces congestion
Improves air quality
Helps people on Lower income without private transport - help people access employment
More sustainable
Better connections with other cities eg. London
Opportunities in Leeds-urban greening
Improves air quality
Improves quality of life -physical and mental
Recreational space eg. Round-hay park
Improves biodiversity
Challenges in Leeds- urban deprivation
In inner cities areas on average incomes lower, health is worse, education levels are lower
People in these areas end up with fewer qualifications and lack the social capital
Become trapped in a poverty cycle
Case study : worse part of Leeds
Beeston and holbeck
Case study: better part of Leeds
Horsforth
Case study : Percentage of residents claiming unemployment benefits
Beeston + holbeck = 4.3%
Horsforth = 0.9%
Case study: pupils achieving good gcse passes
Beeston + holbeck = 38%
Horsforth = 60%
Case study: percentage of top 10 most deprived areas in the uk
Beeston + holbeck = 40%
Horsforth =0%
Case study:percentage white British school pupils
Beeston + holbeck = 45%
Horsforth = 80%
Case study: childhood obesity
Beeston + holbeck = 40%
Horsforth = 20%
Case study: average life expectancy
Beeston + holbeck = 78
Horsforth = 84
Case study: % white British
Holbeck + Beeston = 56%
Horsforth = 86%
Case study: % households overcrowded
Holbeck + Beeston = 5.2%
Horsforth = 1.5%
case study: % households without central heating
Holbeck + Beeston= 9.4%
Horsforth = 3.3%
Case study: % households owner occupied
Holbeck + Beeston =46%
Horsforth = 73%
Case study: % of children living in poverty
Holbeck + Beeston = 38%
Horsforth = 13%
Challenges of Leeds - environmental
Large amount of the industrialisation cause lots of post industrial landscapes (dereliction)
In order to meet government housing target 2600 houses need to be built in Leeds every year
Many build on Brownfield sites however they’re expensive as protected buildings have been preserved old pollution may have to be cleaned up of existing structures
75% of new houses in Leeds since 2004 built built on Brownfield sites
Greenfield sites much cheaper but further out the city and have to install electricity
In Sandbeck Lane Lane Wetherby 111 houses were built on a greenfield site
Challenges in Leeds - waste disposal
On average Leeds residence produce 470 kg of waste per household per year.
That’s 306 tons annually
Positives about the RERF (recycling and energy energy recovery facility)
40% of lead waste is recycled the remaining 6% goes to the RERF
The waist is burnt into electricity - produces enough electricity to power 20,000 terms per per year
£200 million have been saved over 25 years
Carbon emissions equivalent to taking 29,000 cars off the road
Created 58 jobs
Challenges of urban sprawl in Leeds
Impact on the rural urban fringe and the growth of commuter settlements
Congestion ‘ rat running’ avoiding main roads causes heavy volumes of traffic
Littering - people discard takeaway cups et cetera out of car windows
Changes in manda from agricultural shops, houses result in traffic and pollution
Towns like Wetherby, lie in the golden triangle of York, Leeds and Harrogate plus it’s on the A1 causing house prices to increase (twice the Yorkshire average)
5000 houses to be built by 2028
65% of these houses will be on greenbelt land
Impact on schools transport and healthcare
Places on the Southbank Leeds have already been regenerated
Brewery warf
The Tetley
South entrance of Leeds station
Water taxi
Bridgewater Place
Tower works
What is the brewery warf
A mixture of bars, restaurants, apartments and offices
What is the Tetley?
Art and social venue in the Brewery Wharf they put on events to foster sense of community
What has south entrance of Leeds station improved?
Created and improved to allow pedestrian access making commuting easier
What is the water taxi?
Free taxi along the river air runs from the railway station to the Royal armouries
What is Bridgewater Place?
The tallest building completed in 2000
Attract professionals and businesses
houses apartments,office space, shops and Cafes such as Starbucks
What is tower works?
Divided into office space attracts tech, media and digital media companies
‘Hub’ for creative businesses
What are some planned regeneration projects in Southbank Leeds?
Double the size of Leeds city centre by regenerating the Southbank-already underway
Plan to build 750 new homes, new office blocks, leisure and retail spaces a new city Park
The temple works flax mill will form a centrepoint
Incorporate the waterfront and proposed new station for HS2 high-speed rail line link leads to Manchester and London
What are plants put in place to reduce congestion?
There are six park-and-ride sites to ensure that people are coming from any direction able to park for free and take a bus into the city
Buses run-up to every 10 minutes and return tickets cost £3.20
Really high parking cost so people don’t park
Bus lanes to make journeys faster
Cycling encouraged over 1000 cycle parking spaces and bike lines everywhere
In London, there are congestion charges and underground trains
In Manchester, there are trams
