bradford and leeds

• What is the population of Bradford?

  536,400
• What is the population of Leeds?

  812,000
• What is the grocery trade involvement of Bradford and Leeds?

  • Morrisons headquarters in Bradford
  • Asda is based in Leeds
• What significant economic change occurred in both cities since the 1960s?

  • Both cities experienced significant deindustrialization
• When was the Leeds Development Corporation established?

  1988
• How much derelict land was reclaimed by the Leeds Development Corporation?

  68 hectares
• How much non-housing development was created in Leeds?

  4.1 million square feet
• How many houses were built in Leeds as part of the development initiative?

  571 houses
• What trend did the housing development in Leeds kick start?

  Trend towards city living
• How many people now live in central Leeds?

  More than 32,000
• What partnership approach has Leeds had since 1995?

  Multi-agency partnership approach
• What is the main multi-agency body in Leeds since 2015?

  Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership
• What is the biggest current regeneration scheme in Leeds?

  Leeds South Bank
• Who leads the Leeds South Bank regeneration scheme?

  Leeds City Council
• What is culture-led regeneration in Leeds?

  • Use of arts, music, and literature
  • Attracts people and investment
  • Fosters local pride
• When was the Royal Armouries Museum relocated to Leeds?

  1996
• What notable feature does Bradford City Park have?

  • Opened in 2012
  • Hosts the largest water feature in the UK
  • Main focus for many visitors
• What type of regeneration strategies did Bradford pursue?

  Retail regeneration strategies
• What is an example of a retail development in Bradford?

  Bradford Broadway Mall
• What impact did the Bradford Broadway Mall have on smaller retail streets?

  Smaller retail streets suffered
• When was the UK City of Culture competition founded?

  2009
• What significant achievement did Bradford accomplish in 2022?

  Won UK City of Culture for 2025