milton keynes Flashcards
when was milton keynes made?
1967
how many people live in MK?
265,000
how does MK’s location benefit it?
next to M1
between Oxford and Cambridge
35% of population live within a 2hr drive
how much green space and trees is there in MK?
26% green space
20 million trees, with a further 50,000 planted each year
in what is MK not very environmentally friendly?
very based around cars, not much room for public transport urban sprawl onto greenfield sites
in what is MK very environmentally friendly?
loads of electric cars and buses
electric charging points
how did MK residents feel?
felt dislocated as the city was soulless
‘new town blues’
how has MK Dons created a sense of place?
created strong sense of community by:
all recruited to be in Indiana Jones to raise money for hospital
5000 ticket holders
energy effiecient
awarded for accessible facilities for disabled, inclusive, welcoming, 4000 accessible seats
name some landmarks that give MK a sense of place?
concrete cows
Greg Rutherford roundabout
create culture
what are issues with MK housing?
very cheap, will need redevelopment and modification
