Glasgow case study Flashcards
What sporting event was used to help regenerate Glasgow?
Commonwealth games 2014
How many jobs did the Commonwealth Games generate in Glasgow?
supported on average 1,200 in Glasgow
How much money did the Commonwealth Games make?
£740 million to Scotland’s Gross Value Added
How many people saw or eead about Glasgow due to the games?
1.26 billion people.
How many jobs does the financial district support in Glasgow?
23 thousand jobs and 5% of employment
what did the 1983 Glasgow’s miles better campaign lead to
This lead to Glasgow becoming European city of culture.
What is the Glasgow effect?
Life expectancy is 7 years less than the rest of the country for men
1 in 3 children still live in poverty
what was the employment rate in Glasgow in 2021?
70%
what was the employment rate in Glasgow in 1981?
50% economically active
