Urban I&C (HIC): Leeds Flashcards
What is Leeds’ importance?
- third biggest city by population (700,000)
- has three universities
Why did industrialisation pick up in Leeds?
Many Irish immigrants came to Leeds in the 1800s. Many worked in textile mills which helped textile industry to grow.
What percentage of Leeds was born outside the uk?
12%
What examples of cultural opportunities are there in Leeds?
Leeds West Indian carnival every August
What entertainment opportunities are there?
- West Yorkshire playhouse
- Leeds art gallery
- first direct arena
- Leeds rhinos
- trinity shopping centre
What employment opportunities are there?
Asda headquarters and channel 4 head office
Integrated transport?
- 15% of Leeds residents use bus transport
- city connect, bikes
- park and ride busses
- train system
Why urban greening schemes are there?
Leeds is 22% green space
- roundhay park
- temple newsam
What problems does Leeds face?
- deindustrialisation
- urban deprivation
- inequalities
What is an example of an area that experiences deprivation and one that doesn’t?
- Beeston and Holbeck
- Horsforth
What is the child rate in b&h compared to horseforth?
38%
13%
What is the percentage of residents claiming benefits in b&h compared to horsforth?
- 3%
0. 9%
What is brownfield and greenfield sites
Brownfield= land that’s already been built on before
Greenfield=land that hasn’t
What percentage have Ben built on brownfield
75% built on brownfield since 2004
What percentage is recycled?
40% of waste is recycled
Remaining 60% goes to RERF(recycling and energy recovery facility)
What happens to RERF waste?
Produces energy to supply 20,000 homes per year
What was done to Brewery Wharf?
Bars like 212 bar or acuzar tapas restaurant put in place. Apartments and office space built from abandoned warehouses
What was done to the Tetley?
An arts and Social venue in brewery wharf. An art gallery, bar and Event Spaces made from warehouses
What is the water taxi?
A free taxi along the river aire
What is lilac Leeds?
A shared housing project of sustainable and affordable living in which the houses aim to be carbon negative. Add about 43 tonnes of carbon removed
