Leeds Opportunity

Question 1

The cultural mix

Answer 1

Opera North, Northern Ballet
W Yorkshire playhouse
Leeds Art Gallery - Henry Moore Institute - sculpture
Tetley and Leeds West Indian Carnival

Question 2

Recreation and

entertainment

Answer 2

First Direct Arena: 13 000 people
Leeds Music Festival
Leeds United Football Club, Leeds Rhinos, Rugby.
Shopping: Victoria Quarter: John Lewis, Harvey Nichols, Trinity Centre

Question 3

Employment

Answer 3

Economically, Leeds in UK’s fastest growth city - job opportunities
Ada headquarters on South Bank. 3 Universities. Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Channel 4 locating there

Question 4

Integrated
Transport
Systems

Answer 4

West Yorkshire Metro rail network - Harrogate to Leeds
2 new Stations
Leeds Station Southern Entrance - link to South Bank
Low emissions vehicles more bus lanes. Park and Ride buses from Elland Road.
Leeds-Bradford international airport.

Question 5

Urban Greening

Answer 5

Quite a green city: 22% green space. E.g. Leeds Green Space Strategy e.g.
Roundhay Park, Golden Acre Park. Green Corridor Project (Link t Beeston)
LILAC (see later) has created green space