NUL (Cultural and Heritage Quarters)

Question 1

Overview

Answer 1

Prerequisite for a cultural quarter is the presence of cultural production or consumptions (visiting venues and galleries)

Heritage quarters focus more on the history of the area based around small scale industries. Successful ones tend to be associated with a product eg Jewellery Quarter Birmingham

Question 2

Pros

Answer 2

Build up a regional and in some cases national reputation which attracts visitors, tourists and brings financial benefits

Question 3

Cons

Answer 3

Not all towns and cities need cultural quarters and in some areas have created higher property values

Question 4

Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Answer 4

In early 1900’s employed over 20,000 people in jewellery making
Reduced demand and bombing of area during blitz led to sharp decline

Large scale improvements began to be seen in early 2000’s
Former warehouses and factories converted into loft style apartments and over 30 restaurants bars and cafes-> more vibrant