Urban zone problems

• What are some common issues in Newcastle’s CBD?

  • Road congestion
  • Litter
  • Lack of green space
  • Noise
  • Unattractive buildings
• Why is there a rising number of shop closures in Newcastle’s CBD?


  Online shopping
• What are some solutions for issues in Newcastles CBD?


  • Cleaning the streets (Bins, removing chewing gum)
  • Planting trees / flower beds (New flower beds in monument)
  • Adding attractive high order stores / department stores
  • Creating / maintaining green space
• What are some ways traffic congestion has been reduced in Newcastles CBD?


  • Voltra busses (zero emission, free WiFi)
  • Park and ride
  • Tyne and wear metro system
  • Emission free zones
• Why is more green space beneficial?


  It assists in cooling cities down, making them visually appealing, reducing carbon dioxide
• Why is pedestrianising streets beneficial?


  It makes them safer and more appealing.
• What are some problems in the inner city?

  • Grid iron housing
  • Damp
  • Terraced, old, factory housing
  • High rise buildings blocking sunlight
• What are some solutions for problems in the inner city?


  • Modern housing (Improves appearance and appealability)
  • Larger windows for more light
  • More green space (Improves environment)