Urban Futures Case Study Birmingham Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Birmingham
A
In the uk, 2nd largest city, west midlands, historic
2
Q
What’s the city’s importance
A
8 independent unis
International transport links
3
Q
Who migrated to Birmingham
A
Commonwealth populations
Irish communities
4
Q
What’s Birmingham’s way of life
A
Different cultures
Night life
Transport links
5
Q
What challenges does the city face
A
Lack of affordable housing
Poverty
Pressure on transport
Requirement of different services
6
Q
How has the bull ring been redeveloped
A
More services
One of the best shopping centres in the uk
Train station inside
