Tackling Urban Problems (sustainability, regeneration & traffic)

Question 1

Where is Ouseburn located?

Answer 1

In the East end of NCL on the quayside.
Valley which the ouseburn river runs through
close to CBD

Question 2

Why did Ouseburn need regeneration?

Answer 2

It was damaged by the impacts of deindustrialisation
Land was derelict and polluted
Very few people live there
few job opportunities
old housing was demolished.

Question 3

What were the 4 things that the developers based this area of off?

Answer 3

Live
Work
Play
Learn

Question 4

When did regeneration start?

Answer 4

1992 - 2002

Question 5

Live

Answer 5

Steneburgs yard (28 apartments), The Malings 26 flats
Encourages young professionals into the area.

Question 6

Play

Answer 6

Stepney Bank Stables, The Cluny (music venue) - attracts 400000 visitors per year.

Question 7

Work

Answer 7

Toffee Factory ( built on Brownfield site) - attracting people who work with creative/media.
Northern Print studio

Question 8

Learn

Answer 8

Seven Stories and Ouseburn farm - sustainable too

Question 9

Where is Leeds located?

Answer 9

Located in Northern England North East of Manchester.

Question 10

What is Sustainability?

Answer 10

Meeting the needs of the current population without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 11

Water conservation

Answer 11

environmentally sustainable and economically
rainwater recycling saves water. Grey water to flush toilets.

Question 12

energy conservation

Answer 12

environmentally and economically sustainable - Shared heating and cooling in apartments and offices.
Wind turbines power lifts and communal lighting

Question 13

waste recycling

Answer 13

swap shops to reduce waste
Environmentally sustainable.

Question 14

creating green spaces

Answer 14

Socially and environmentally sustainable.
Keeps greenbelt land and general needs like exercise and walks.
shared gardens to grow vegetables and promote local sourcing food.

Question 15

Magpie mover

Answer 15

Metro pass for III NCL United season ticket holders allowing them to travel into the city for free on math days.

Question 16

Park and Ride

Answer 16

encouraging people to park at a metro station rather than in town like Kingston park

Question 17

What are the problems caused by vehicles on running fossil fuels?

Answer 17

Acid rain
emissions can impact health and age groups (newborns and elders)
fumes can cause lung problems and reduce life expectancy
Traffic congestion is wasteful of fuel
Goods sit in traffic queues which costs companies more to transport

Question 18

What is the London congestion charge?

Answer 18

charging most motor vehicles operating within the CCZ in central London between 7:00 to 18:00

Question 19

What day was the charge introduced?

Answer 19

17th Feb 2003

Question 20

What is their aim?

Answer 20

Reduce high traffic flow and pollution in the central area and raise investment funds for London’s transport system.

Question 21

Reasons why it was effective

Answer 21

37% increase in the number of passengers taking the bus during the first year
Greenhouse gases reduced 16% 2002-2005
Scheme made £122 million in 2005-2006
reduced congestion 16%

Question 22

Reasons why it isn’t effective

Answer 22

decrease in sales in retailing
businesses moving out of CCZ
expensive to have electric and hybrid cars
infrastructure like charging hasn’t been installed yet