MEDC Urban Case Study: Birmingham

Managing Urban Areas Case Study: Birmingham
Problem 1: Merry Hill

Birmingham is close to the Merry Hill out-of-town shopping centre. This was built in 1989
Before it was built Birmingham and the surrounding towns like Dudley had a thriving high street
After Merry Hill was built people preferred to shop…

The land was cleared and small townhouses have been built
They are 2-3 bedroom 'starter homes' which are relatively inexpensive and aimed at young people trying to get onto the property
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The area has also seen an influx of new businesses including a gym, a ten pin bowling alley,…