Southampton and Newcastle science and business parks Flashcards
What is a science park
A area which accommodates groups of scientific and technology based businesses, and provides office space, labs, workrooms and meeting areas that are designed to support research and development
What is a business park
Edge-of-town or out-of town developments that are purpose-designed for concentrations of offices, commerce and business enterprises
What are the benefits of southampton science park
Provides space for hundreds of small scientific businesses
Has high quality research facilities
Can provide jobs for local graduates from uni of southampton
What are the benefits of Cobalt business park
20 mins from Newcastle international airpot
Receives governmental financial support
Boosts economic growth in the north of England
What are the environmental effects of quarrying
Can destroy natural habitats
Pollute water sources
Damage landscape
What is 1 benefits of Torr Quarry in somerset
15 million yearly is contributed to local economy
What lengths did the Torr quarry go to make itself sustainable
restored lakes for recreation
Landscaped 200 acres to blend in with surroundings
monitored noise, air emissions, and water quality
What changes have rural towns on the outskirts of cities seen in recent years, and what does this lead to
An increase in people, who want to live n the countryside, but still commute to the jobs in cities
This leads to
- Traffic congestion
- Decrease in affordable housing
What change has been seen to remote rural towns in the UK, and what effect does this have
A decrease in population as young people moving away, which can have a negative impact on local services, such as transport and healthcare
What 2 infrastructure improvements are the UK government making for transport
Road investment strategy
- 15 billion pound
- South west super highway
Rail improvements
- HS2 national rail
- This cost 50 billion
- reduce NS divide
- HAS BEEN CANCELLED
What caused the North South divide
decline of industrial industries in the north, and increase of service sectors in the south
How much higher is the average wage in the south compared to the north
over 5K higher annually
Why is the UK a hub for global transport
Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the world
Channel tunnel between UK and the EU
