Case study: London- an Olympic city

Question 1

Is London a world city?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Is London one of the most visited cities in the world?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

How many tourists does London receive each year?

Answer 3

over 16 million each year

Question 4

How much do tourists spend each year on average?

Answer 4

more than £3.3 million

Question 5

What ranking is London in the richest place on earth?

Answer 5

6th

Question 6

Why is London a world city?

Answer 6

has global economic importance

Question 7

What was London’s population in 2015?

Answer 7

8.6 million

Question 8

Does London have the worlds fastest growing industry?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

What did London host and when?

Answer 9

Olympics 2012

Question 10

What sort of economy is London?

Answer 10

a knowledge economy of high- value busisnesses focusing on expertise, management, IT, finance ect

Question 11

Does London have many brownfield sites?

Answer 11

Yes as they have been used for housing, offices and retail land

Question 12

How many new homes have been built since 2012?

Answer 12

20,000

Question 13

How many of the new homes built since 2012 are affordable?

Answer 13

1,200

Question 14

What is the main issue in London?

Answer 14

Housing shortages

Question 15

What is the cultural diversity percentage in London?

Answer 15

45% white British
41% not white ethically

Question 16

How many trees has been planted in London in 2012?

Answer 16

200,000

Question 17

How many hectares of open space has been created in London in 2012?

Answer 17

130 hectares, largest park in Europe