Challenges And Opportunities

Question 1

Rio opportunity (economic)

Answer 1

65% of population growth is through migration, more work force means more taxes paid

Question 2

Opportunity Rio (social)

Answer 2

Only 4% illiteracy rate. 1000 primary schools, 400 secondaries. Rio contains 19 of the best 50 schools in Brazil. 6 major universities

Question 3

Bham opportunity (social)

Answer 3

5 universities and over 50000 students means a young and dynamic city

Question 4

Bham opportunity (economic)

Answer 4

Largest number of businesses and business start ups outside
of London= lots of job opportunities

Question 5

Bham opportunity (environmental)

Answer 5

One of the greenest cities with over 500 parks and more trees
than any city in Europe= Improved environment

Question 6

Bham opportunity (traffic management)

Answer 6

variable speed limits on the M6
and M42. This works by altering
the speed limits depending on
how much traffic is on the roads

Question 7

Bham opportunity (traffic management)

Answer 7

Birmingham has introduced electric buses along all of its major
routes. This is good as people can get around the city quickly and
also the buses are much better for the environment than the old
petrol buses