Liverpool - Case Study Flashcards
Explain Liverpool ONE
- Liverpool ONE formally opened in 2008
- The Liverpool ONE project created 4,700 jobs and boosted the local economy by 24%
- Construction on Liverpool ONE began in autumn 2004
- In May 2023, Liverpool ONE hosted a week of free performances at Chavasse Park. The week included dance, theatre, and music performances
- Has over 160 stores, bars and restaurants making it one of the top 5 shopping destinations in the UK - Has the largest open-air shopping centre in the UK and the tenth-largest shopping centre overall
- Attracts 22 million visters per year
- Generated £4.1 billion in total gross
What is the location of Liverpool?
Liverpool is located on the North West English coast where the river Mersey meets the Irish sea and is in the county Merseyside
Liverpool’s population
Approximately 498,000
What is the history of Liverpool?
A long industrial and shipping history with connections throughout the world
Liverpool’s cultural aspects?
It has two football teams: Liverpool football club and Everton
Voted European Capital of culture in 2008
It hosted the Eurovision sing contest in 2023
Albert Docks built by the Irish Navvies to help build the economy in the past - when it was no longer of use, many people lost their jobs and drifted towards drug use
Has 2 cathedrals - Liverpool Cathedral is the largest cathedral in England
Explain Nelson Street population?
Many Chinese migrants settled in the city in previous centuries - 10,000 are now situated in Nelson Street which is Liverpool’s Chinatown and it has added to the local architecture (13.5 metre Arch), culture, language and cuisine.
Additionally Liverpool Chinese Gospel Church is situated in the heart of Chinatown and not only performs regular Sunday services but also is a Chinese School for children and has English classes for adults
1.8% of Liverpool’s population are Chinese
What are the social opportunities of Liverpool?
1) Chinatown
2) Known as home for the Beatles
3) 3 Universities which attracts thousands of students from the UK and the world
4) Liverpool has more museums and galleries than any other UK city outside of London (e.g. Tate Liverpool, Walker Art Gallery)
5) Echo Arena is a large venue with concerts from celebrities such as Dua Lipa and Diana Ross
6) The Grand National, the UK’s most popular horse race is run each year at Aintree in Liverpool
7) Liverpool One
8) Has at least 6 theatres
9) Liverpool has been voted as 4th best for nights out, 3rd best for clubbing and 2nd best student city
What are economic opportunities?
1) Number of households where no one works = 17.1% which is 3.4% higher than UK average
2) Merseytravel runs public transport in Liverpool which covers a large area, with different modes of transport (e.g. Bus and Train) - because of this, journeys by young people have risen by 168%
3) Buses are the backbone of the Merseytravel - 82% of all public transport journeys locally are made by them which is 400,000 people each day
4) The current fleet of trains is being replaced in a £0.5 billion investment and as a result, there will be a direct economic boost of £70 million a year, 1000 new jobs and wider economic growth
5) A 600km network of cycling and walking routes will be established over the next decade
6) Because of new transport systems it reduces the amount of cars on the road which reduces congestion and improves air quality and thus improves the quality of life for residents
Environmental opportunities
Green walls:
St. John’s shopping Centre is at the heart of the city centre and increases the aesthetics within the city and encourages biodiversity and pollution reduction
Ecosystem islands:
Wapping Dock which has saltwater tolerant plants and increases biodiversity and makes the city more livable
Water retention ponds and tree-planting:
At Otterspool park
This reduces flooding
Difference between Everton and Church Ward - Social challenges
Church Ward:
* 77% of children achieve 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above
* Household income has a mean of £45k
* 45% of over 16s have a degree level qualification
* Unemployment is 1/2 the national average at 1.1%
* Child poverty rate is 5.8% - 1/3 of national average
* 49 crimes per 1000 people
* 20% of households have no car
* Life expectancy is 86 years
* Teenage pregnacy is lower than the UK rate of 22.5 per 1000
Everton:
* 150 crimes per 1000 people
* Teenage pregnancy is higher than the Liverpool rate of 33 per 1000
* Life expectancy is 76 years
* Child poverty is 42% which is 2 and 1/2 time greater than national average
* Rates if cancer, heart disease and childhood obesity are above UK average
* 39% of children achieve 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above
* Household income has a mean of £18k
* 47% of over 16s have no qualifications
* 65% of households have no car
* Unemployment is double the national average 5.4%
This shows social inequality - inequality in education, health and employment
Challenges of Dereliction
As businesses closed, 100s of factories, warehouses and docks closed, this amounted to 15% of the city
Areas near the docks suffered mass unemployment and growing poverty - 17.1% of households have no one working which is 3.4% higher than UK average
Dereliction = eyesore and has led to crime rates increasing
Urban Challenges of Liverpool:
- Education rates = lower than national averages
- People in Liverpool live 3-4 years less than the national average
- Deindustrialisation = creates a spiral of decline = opposite of multiplier effect
Liverpool 2
£400 million investment to extend container port and allow bigger ships
Created more jobs locally and encouraged job growth across the North of England
30 million lorry miles prevented, reducing congestion and vehicle emission
Sustainable Liverpool
Methods to conserve water:
Water meters
Education to turn taps off
Water saving appliances
Methods to conserve energy:
Insulate homes
Renewable energy
Energy saving appliances
Methods to increase recycling:
Public recycling bins
Clearer labelling of products
Design products to use sustainable materials
