Changing urban environments - Birmingham Park Central(case study) Flashcards
how many people does it need to meet the needs of?
1 million
what award to Park Central win in 2005?
the Deputy Prime Ministers award for sustainable cities
what has been replaced to make people feel safer?
subways have been replaced by pedestrian crosses
how much contaminated waste was recycled and how many lorry trips to the landfill sites did this save?
90% saved 15000 lorry trips
what is Park Central built on that makes is sustainable?
a brownfield site
what bricks have they used and why?
durox bricks to regulate heat
how have they lowered the carbon footprint?
reducing use of private cars, minibus available and there are safe pedestrian routes
what is the advantage of having a children’s play park?
locals can meet and socialise
how do they supply heat and energy, where does it come from?
from a local combined heat and power generator - this lowers carbon emissions
