Changing Spaces;Making Places Case Studies

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In Lympstone, how many people are owner occupiers?
66%
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In Lympstone, what percentage of the population is white?
99%
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Describe Lympstone's natural characteristics
Has a small pebble beach, within extensive tidal mudflats due to the estuary, red breccia cliffs.
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In Toxteth, how many people are owner occupiers?
24%
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In Toxteth, what percentage of the population is white?
79% - mixed, Asian, Black African Caribbean and other
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Describe the natural characteristics of Toxteth
Occupies smooth land from the banks of the River Mersey, which is fast flowing and narrows near Toxteth.
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In Jembatan Besi, what is the population size?
30,000 people in a half square kilometer
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Describe employment in Jembatan Besi
There is a lot of informal employment, and the most people are paid is $4 a day (this is rare)
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Describe the environment of Jembatan Besi
People live in unstable slums, which have access to dirty water and the air is polluted due to congestion and industry.
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In Northwood, what is the population size?
21,000 people in 170 sq km
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Describe employment in Northwood
A lot of opportunity in the tertiary and quaternary sector, median income is $86,500 a year.
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Describe the environment of Northwood
Houses sit on a lot of land, plenty of green space, air pollution is minimal.
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What is the population of Birmingham?
2.6 million
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What did Boulton and Watt do?
1775, production of more efficient steam engines and manufacturing goods.
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Who were the de Bermingham family?
In 1166, they purchased a royal charter for the land which allowed market to be held.
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When did the London to Birmingham railway open?
1838
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What was the unemployment rate in Birmingham, 1982?
19.4%
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What caused Birmingham to decline?
The war had destroyed infrastructure, and overseas competition stole businesses.
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Name three projects from recent regeneration in Birmingham
HS2, Birmingham University, National Indoor Arena
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What event meant that Barcelona needed to rebrand?
The Spanish Civil War
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Name three ways Barcelona rebranded
Nou Camp, Contemporary Cultural Centre, Strategic Metropolitan Plan of Barcelona
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Why has rebranding been contested in the Raval?
The north seemed to receive more funding, which increased prices for original residents and attracted younger, foreign tourists.
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Name two projects in the Raval
Barcelo Raval Hotel, la Rambla
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