Leeds Case Study

Question 1

Importance of Leeds in the UK

Answer 1

Education - 4 unis

Finance - largest legal and financial centre in the UK after London - 30 banks in the UK

Tourism - 1.5 million annually who stay overnight

Question 2

Importance of Leeds in the wider world

Answer 2

Major TNC base - Asda and HSBC

International Sports - Headingley cricket stadium holds international test matches

Transport - 9th busiest airport (Leeds Bradford) in the UK

Question 3

How does national migration affect Leeds?

Answer 3

Due to 4 large education centres there is lots of national migration of people aged 18-25
One of the largest student populations in Britain

Due to an increase in national migration new housing estates have to be built - this leads to urban sprawl and a loss of character

Also pressure on services such as public transport as a result of overpopulation

Question 4

How does international migration affect Leeds?

Commonwealth Migration

Answer 4

Commonwealth Migration:
In 1970 many people from the ‘New common wealth countries’ - Pakistan, India, West Indies - in search of employment and a better quality of life

Migrants have enriched culture with the introduction of cultural events eg. Leeds West Indian Carnival and new food

Question 5

How does International migration affect Leeds

European

Answer 5

High numbers of EU Countries particularly Poland and Romania

Contribute to cultural life, music, art and food

Question 6

How has urban change created opportunity due to cultural mix?

Answer 6

Wider experiences such as the West Indian Carnival

Home to 170 different ethnic groups with 104 different languages spoken

Question 7

How has urban change created opportunity in recreation and entertainment?

Answer 7

4 universities attract a large student population - this leads to a vibrant nightlife scene

Leeds Arena attracts world famous artists

Sport Elland Road is home to famous football team Leeds Utd - Headingley stadium hosts international fixtures

Question 8

How has urban change created employment opportunities in Leeds?

Answer 8

Finance after London, Leeds is the largest finance centre - over 30 banks can be found in the city

Manufacturing - UK’s third largest manufacturing centre

Question 9

How does Leeds’ transport system benefit and disadvantage people?

Answer 9

Integrated transport system - makes journeys smoother and faster - therefore making public transport more appealing

Large investment into the railway station - 3rd largest outside London

However, Bus and train station are 1km (13mins) walk apart - may be argued that there is too much reliance on walking

Question 10

What is urban greening?

Answer 10

Increasing and preserving open space such as public parks and gardens in urban areas

Question 11

Environmental opportunity in Leeds

Answer 11

Urban Greening - Plans to build a 3.5 hectare park on brown field land as part of the new South Bank regeneration project

Question 12

What is Social Deprivation

Answer 12

Where an individual person or area is deprived of services, decent housing, adequate income and local employment

Question 13

State the two Social and Economic challenges in Leeds

Answer 13

Social Deprivation

Inequalities in - Education, housing/ pricing, employment and healthcare, life expectancy
Life expectancy in Hunslet+inner city is 11 years younger than Horsforth

Question 14

How and where is social deprivation in Leeds

Issue of living in areas of social deprivation

Answer 14

Inner city areas - Harehills, Richmond Hill and Armley are all in the top 10% of most deprived areas in the UK

Outer suburbs suffer low areas of social deprivation eg, Adel and Alwoodley

Those who live in areas of social deprivation often get stuck in the cycle of poverty with a lack of opportunity to escape

Question 15

State the 4 environmental challenges in Leeds

Answer 15

Building on Brownfield and Greenfield sites
Dereliction - south bank was derelict site
Waste Disposal - 40% of waste is recycled
Urban Sprawl

Question 16

Advantages and Disadvantages of building on Brownfield

Answer 16

Advantages
More sustainable:
Site is already in existence - infrastructure in place
Prevents urban sprawl
Easy to gain council permission
Utility’s already in place

Disadvantages
Expensive to clear as possible contamination
Urban areas may lead to congestion problems

Question 17

Advantages and Disadvantages of building on Greenfield

Answer 17

Advantages
Blank canvas
Cheaper land as no clearance is required
Less congestion and better access to roads and motorways

Disadvantages
Urban Sprawl
Commuter settlements arise
Reduced habitats
Increase environmental pressure

Question 18

Where is the Leeds regeneration project occurring?

Answer 18

South Bank

Question 19

How many homes and jobs created by when in South Bank?

Answer 19

8000 homes and 35000 jobs created by 2038

Question 20

Why did South Bank required regeneration?

Answer 20

Deindustrialisation

Used to be a huge contributor to the textile industry

Question 21

What are the key features of the South Bank regeneration project x5

Answer 21

Reconnect the region with surrounding neighbourhoods

Introduce 8000 new homes and develop new communities

Increase urban greening

Make use of brownfield sites to develop new opportunities

Make better use of the river and water front - Granary Wharf

Question 22

What flagship development helped regenerate Leeds South Bank? How?

Answer 22

The Royal Armouries focal point for visitors - bringing economic growth - leading to development of new apartments and businesses

Question 23

How have they increased urban greening in South Bank

Answer 23

Planned development of Aire Park

Will be the largest city centre green space in the UK

Question 24

Negatives of the South Bank regeneration project?

Answer 24

Rising prices due to economic growth has forced out smaller businesses

Many houses are only available to rent and there is minimal social housing.