(UR) Re-urbanisation and renewal in the UK Flashcards

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key features of Derby Triangle

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  • 750,000 sq. ft. for businesses and accommodation
  • distribution and warehousing/industrial uses
  • trade park
  • campus style offices
  • restaurant and pubs
  • car showroom
  • hotel
  • complementary leisure use
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key features of pride park and westfield (derby intu)

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  • traffic/congestion
  • variety of shops/services
  • attracts lots of people
  • provides jobs
  • increased noise levels/pollution
  • higher land values around the area
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How can existing buildings in the CBD be improved to be made more sustainable?

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  • renewable energy methods to reduce pollution (e.g. solar panels on roofs)
  • rooftop garden to increase green spaces
  • more vegetation around buildings to make them more appealing
  • cctv to add a sense of security for people
  • direct transport links to buildings so they can be accessed easier
  • more street furniture around buildings
  • insulate walls to decrease noise transfer
  • private parking for buildings to reduce congestion
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