Birmingham Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Social opportunities in brum
A
Brindley place and broad street = entertainment
Synphoney hall, central library, utilita, sealife centre
NEC
2
Q
Economic opportunities in brum
A
Common wealth games
- 4.5k jobs
- made 1.2 mill hosting and 500k off construction benefits
3
Q
Environmental opportunities in brum
A
Urban greening 🌱🌱
This helped:
noise pollution
Soak up rainwater
Habitats for wildlife
Lifts moral (#positveenergy)
Less crime
4
Q
Environmental challenges in brum
A
Waste disposal issue (only 20% recycled)
Derelict sites
Building on greenfield sites
5
Q
What makes brum a major uk city?
A
Shopping, tourism, architecture and transport 🚗🚗