CBD Issues: Birmingham

Question 1

How many stores are there in the new bullring?

Answer 1

140 major stores

Question 2

Which station has just been redeveloped?

Answer 2

New street Railway Station

Question 3

How many escalators and lifts are there now in New Street Station leading to platforms

Answer 3

35 escalators

15 lifts

Question 4

How many people use the station daily?

Answer 4

140,000

Question 5

How is New Street Station sustainable?

Answer 5

High efficient lighting, rain water harvesting and natural light

Question 6

What major shop oped in September 2015 above new street station?

Answer 6

John Lewis

Question 7

What other transport system is being extended?

Answer 7

Metro Tram System

Question 8

How many people will be able to fit in each tram?

Answer 8

200 people

Question 9

How has Brindley Place been transformed

Answer 9

Old warehouses have been transformed into upmarket apartments, shops, hotels, restaurants, National Indoor Arena and Sea Life Centre

Question 10

How much money was spent on refurbishing Brindely place?

Answer 10

£400 million

Question 11

Any other strategies that Birmingham has developed?

Answer 11

• late night openings
• German Christmas Market
• more CCTV camera for security

Question 12

When did the new bullring open?

Answer 12

2003