Titanic Quarter

Question 1

Opening

Answer 1

Now called Titanic Quarter is a 75 hectare area which was transformed from a derelict industrial area into an area which combines residencies, businesses and education. It is estimated at £5billion

Question 2

How sustainable is the employment

Answer 2

15,000 jobs in construction and 20,000 jobs when it’s finished

Sustainable as jobs are close to where people live reducing traffic congestion a and pollution

Stepping stones project aims to help long term unemployed to find work increasing sustainability

Question 3

Housing sustainable?

Answer 3

7,500 apartments built in the arc, 20,000 new people for homes

May not be sustainable as locals can’t afford the high prices. So social housing needs to be built for these people as apartments are aimed for young professionals who move into work

Question 4

Environment sustainable

Answer 4

Developing a brownfield site means less country side has to be built on at the edge of the city and wildlife can be preserved.

Building s developed to use less energy, so less co2 is released .

Soil has been decontaminated and the area landscaped with trees and public walkways.