Recent changes in theCBD

Question 1

Seagulls getting into bins and spreading litter all over the streets

Answer 1

• Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeen Inspired have replaced normal bins in the CBD with Big Belly Bins
• These solar powered bins compact rubbish which means on average they need emptied 70% less than normal bins
• As well they have wireless technology which sends an alert when it needs emptied
• It has a closed off design which stops seagulls being able to get rubbish from inside the bin and spreading it about the streets

Question 2

Aberdeen City Council has tried to use the tourism industry as a way of generating an income for the city

Answer 2

• In recent years Aberdeen City Council has tried to use the tourism industry as a way of generating an income for the city since the decline in the NE oil industry
• The Art Gallery has undergone extensive renovations and had an extension
• The Provost Skene’s House has also undergone extensive refurbishment and converted into a museum about the city’s history and innovation as well as famous people from Aberdeen
• This has helped educate the public and spark interest in the city

Question 3

Low foot-fall in the CBD and brighten the dull, grey granite buildings

Answer 3

• Nuart Festival is run by Aberdeen Inspired
• It is a festival for international graffiti artists that usually takes place in June each year
• Graffiti artists can create art installations on buildings
• Only non-granite walls can be painted to preserve the traditional granite buildings
• It has improved footfall in the CBD and has brightened the grey buildings especially during the winter months