Nottingham CUE Case study Flashcards:

Question 1

Urbanisation:

Answer 1

• 29% of the population are aged 18-29
• 1 in 8 people living in Nottingham are full time uni students
• 38% of Nottinghamshire’s population live in the Nottingham city centre.

Question 2

Urban forms:

Answer 2

• As Nottingham is located in central England its further away from the sea so importing goods by boat becomes harder.

Question 3

Social issues:

Answer 3

• 7,000 refugees living in the city

Urban deprivation: St Anns and Sneinton is the 7th most deprived area in England out of more than 300 areas

Healthcare: People living in inner city areas have a lower life expectancy than other parts because of lower income, pollution levels and higher crime rates

Question 4

Economic issues:

Answer 4

Deindustrialisation leads to high unemployment.

Inequalities in housing: House prices have risen over 10% in Nottingham in the Last year.

Question 5

Waste: Eastcroft incinerator

Answer 5

• Been running for 40+ years
• Creates 40 fulltime jobs
• 160,000 tonnes of municipal waste is burnt a year
• Provides energy for around 5000 homes and businesses.

Question 6

Sustainability:

Answer 6

• Largest fleet of biogases in the world (143)
• Aiming to become carbon neutral in 2028
• University of Nottingham is ranked third in the world for sustainability.