Urban Futures Case Study Birmingham Flashcards

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Where is Birmingham

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In the uk, 2nd largest city, west midlands, historic

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What’s the city’s importance

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8 independent unis
International transport links

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Who migrated to Birmingham

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Commonwealth populations
Irish communities

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What’s Birmingham’s way of life

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Different cultures
Night life
Transport links

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What challenges does the city face

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Lack of affordable housing
Poverty
Pressure on transport
Requirement of different services

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How has the bull ring been redeveloped

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More services
One of the best shopping centres in the uk
Train station inside

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