CBD Decline Flashcards
Location
Birminhgham
Reason for decline
Loss of traditional industries such as jewellery and engineering led to feline in the 1980’s
Due to forgein competition
Decline of the Bullring
Built in the 1960’s and looked outdated by the 80’s
Date of opening of the redeveloped bullring
2003
How was the bullring regenerated
Rebranding, 140 shops including a swlfridges flagship store
Occupancy rate
98.3%
Other area of decline
Brinkley place factories declined in the 1980’s
Date of redevelopment of Brinkley place
1990’s
Cost of regeneration of Brindley place
400 million pound investment
Benefits of Brindley place regeneration
19 restaurants, shops, bars fist purpose built leisure centre
120 homes, 6000 jobs 1.1 million square feet of office space