Birmingham

Created by

chloe edwards

Cards (19)

What are the three main objectives of Birminghams transport plan 2030?
To change local zones speed to 20mph, to be carbon neutral by 2030, and the make car parks into new areas like parks
What are the significance of Birmingham’s canals?
Birmingham has 35 miles of canals (more than Venice), which have now been regenerated into waterfront and social areas
How many people did the Commonwealth games attract to Birmingham?
5 million people
How many jobs did the commonwealth games create?
9000 jobs
The Commonwealth games boosted the west midland economy by how much?
£400 million
When did the Commonwealth Games take place in Birmingham?
2022
What regeneration projects were included in the ‘Big City plan’?
New Street Station, Brindey Place and The Library
How much did the development of New Street Station cost?
£600 million
How much did the redevelopment of Birmingham‘s Library cost?
£188 million
How much walk and cycle space was created for the ‘Big City plan’?
28km of walk and cycle space
What growth has Birmingham’s airport seen from 2022 - 2023?
There’s been a 20% increase in customers at the airport
What is special about the airport and train in Birmingham?
The ‘air rail link’ is a 2 minutes free journey for customers
What is Resort World Birmingham?
An entertainment complex in Birmingham, containing the largest casino in the country, 50 shops and 18 bars
How much did Resort World Birmingham cost to build?
$150 million
What title was Birmingham given in 2015?
‘One of the most investable cities in the UK’
What is the Bullring?
A shopping development composed of 200+ shops, gathering over 30 million visitors a year
What % of people in Birmingham are from a migrant background?
44%
What pressures does Birmingham face due to emigration?
Pressures on services, especially schools and healthcare services
What positives has Birmingham faced due to emigration?
New businesses have set up and culture is being spread through the city