The Redevelopment Of Birmingham Flashcards
1
Q
The Bullring
A
1990s redesign area
2000 demolition + construction
2003 new centre opened
POSITIVES
160 ships Selfridges
3000 space car park + easy access
Linked to train station/buses
NEGATIVES shop prices in CBD increase Harder for small businesses to open House prices increase by 20% Other areas in Bham deprived
2
Q
Grand central station
A
Opened in 2015
500,000 sq ft shopping
POSITVES
54,000 visitors to opening day
1000 jobs
50m visitors expected a year
NEGATIVES
chase rail line between rugely + Walsall cramped / limited no of carriages
Viewed as “just another shopping complex”
3
Q
The mailbox
A
£50m redevelopment
New retail mall- relax/dine all under cover
POSITIVES
204 apartments/900 space car park/2 hotels
Expected 500 additional jobs 2015
NEGATIVES
£50m after initial investment
Targets UC + MC
Draws business from nearby locations (Bullring)
