Newcastle

Question 1

Has Newcastle become more diverse?

Answer 1

Yes.
93% white population in 2001.
85% white population in 2011.

Question 2

Has unemployment increased or decreased in Newcastle?

Answer 2

Decreased.
7% unemployment in 2001.
5% unemployment in 2011.

Question 3

Has Newcastle grown in size?

Answer 3

Yes e.g Newburn.

Question 4

How has Newcastle’s functions changed?

Answer 4

Its function changed from industry to one of retail, office and entertainment. Land use mirrors this.

Question 5

How has public transport changed?

Answer 5

Development on Tyne & Wear Metro.
Traffic managed in city centre.
A1 Newcastle by-pass.
Transatlantic flights from Newcastle to New York (United Airlines).
Daily ferry routes to Amsterdam.

Question 6

What role did Tyne and Wear Development Corporation play?

Answer 6

Created new business districts, modern offices and industrial estates.
Increasing employment through grants and training.
Reviving riversides as a place to live.
Improving environment and landscaping.

Question 7

Specific examples of work done by the Tyne and Wear Development Corporation

Answer 7

Newcastle Law Courts.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge.
Baltic Flour Mill.
Historical buildings protected along Newcastle Quayside.
St Peter's, Sunderland.

Question 8

Advantages of the development of the Tyneside docks, the ferry, and the airport.

Answer 8

Continuing growth in Cargo.
Allows Nissan cars to be exported.
More environmentally aware.
Pedestrian friendly.

Question 9

Example of a North East Enterprise zone

Answer 9

Swan Hunters on the Tyne.

Question 10

How much has Newcastle received from the EU for investment in the last 5 years?

Answer 10

£1.1 billion

Question 11

Example of a wealthy Newcastle area

Answer 11

Jesmond

Question 12

Example of a poor Newcastle area

Answer 12

Byker