Quayside Newcastle Flashcards
1
Q
What does this link to?
A
Changing pattern of land use in cities
2
Q
What was it used for before?
A
- Shipping industry
- Many buildings linked to maritime industry
- Deindustrialisation and MNC caused buildings to become disused and environment suffered
3
Q
What were the changes?
A
- Baltic flour mill converted into international arts centre
- Sage music centre built on old industrial land
4
Q
Sustainable?
A
Yes:
- Built on brownfield sites
- Sage created 500 jobs in local area
No:
- House prices too high for local people
- Lots of congestion
