Urban(developed) Flashcards
What are the characteristicsof the cbd
Oldest area, many churches, main roads meet, route centre high order shops and entertainment, hotels and tourist facilities, office blocks, tallest buildings, densely packed buildings
Characteristics of the inner city
Dates from the 19th century, rows of tenement or terraced houses, few gardens, old factories, low order shops, 3-4 story housing, high density of building, grid iron street pattern
Characteristics of the suburbs
Dates from the 20th century, semi-detached/ detached houses, large houses, 1-2 storey housing, low density of buildings, lots of green space, services like schools, cul-de-sacs
Characteristics of the rural urban fringe
Dates from 20th century onwards, planned shopping centres, business and office parks, some detached housing, low density of buildings, lots of green space, next to main roads, much car parking, 1-2 storey buildings
What changed with st James quarter
St James Quarter was completed in 2021 with many high end shops and restaurants
Why did st James quarter happen
The old St James Centre was no longer fit for purpose and had a dated, unsightly exterior
What happened with multrees walk and rose street
They have been pedestrianised so users can shop without concern for cars
Why did this happen to multrees walk and rose street
Because This gives a more enjoyable experience for the shopper and improves air quality in the area. It also makes it safer for shoppers
What happened with the widening of pavements on princess street/george iv bridge
The pavements on the shopping side of Princes St have been widened/George IV Bridge and other parts of the CBD have had ‘temporary’ footpath widening measures
Why did this happen to princess street/george iv bridge
widened to cope with the increasing amount of shoppers and pedestrians in the area/as a result of the coronavirus outbreak to give more space to pedestrians
What happened with trams
Trams have been built from Edinburgh airport to new haven
Why did this happen with trams
To Improve air quality of Edinburgh’s CBD and to also provide public transport options for commuters
What happened with the Scotsman newspaper
It moved its offices out of the North Bridge in the CBD to an inner city location at Holyrood in 2015
Why did this happen with the Scotsman newspaper
Cheaper
What happened with the Johnny walker experience
The old House of Fraser building has been converted into a unique whisky distillery experience ‘Johnny Walker Group’, which has 7 floors of tasting, eating and education on whisky
Why did this happen with the Johnny walker experience
This is because it is a prime area to attract tourists who are in the CBD and want to have a Scottish whisky experience. Due to its ever changing experiences and rooftop bar, this also attracts locals/workers in the area
What happened with the LEZ
In 2022 Edinburgh Council introduced the ELEZ, with charges applying from June 1st 2024
Why did this happen with the LEZ
Cleaner air and healthier people and communities
What happened on Tay street
The government subsidies for double glazing and new bathrooms
Why did this happen on Tay street
To attract new people to live in the area and sue the services
What happened at fountain park
A retail centre was built in brownfield site
Why did this happen at fountain park
To provide dining and entertainment to encourage people to go to the area and also provide new job opportunities
What happened to Edinburgh printmakers
It was an abandoned warehouse upgraded into art spaces
Why did this happen to Edinburgh printmakers
Attracts people to visit and spend money in the area and discourages vandalism
What happened to India quay
Luxury flats and affordable housing was developed
Why did this happen to India quay
To boost the local economy which encourages less pollution and investment into the environment of the area
What happened with counter coffee
It was coffe shop built along the canal
Why did this happen with counter coffee
Attracts tourist tp eat and spend money in the area and also attracts business and job opportunities
What happened with Boroughmuir high school
The new high school was built closer to the canal
Why did this happen to Boroughmuir high school
Improves education in this part of the city and encourages families to move there
