Brighton (Near Place Study)

• What is Brighton unofficially known as in the UK?

  Gay Capital
• What percentage of Brighton's population identifies as LGBT?

  Less than 10.7%
• How has the architecture in Brighton been influenced?

  By the Regency Period and King George IV
• What historic role did Brighton serve for Victorian Londoners?

  Seaside Resort
• What facilitated access to Brighton for Victorian Londoners?

  Newly opened railway links
• Why is Brighton nicknamed 'London by Sea'?

  Due to its strong cosmopolitan nature
• What is the significance of 'Quadrophenia' in relation to Brighton?

  It dramatizes the Mods and Rockers event
• What does 'Brighton the Musical' provide insight into?

  The different nature of areas in Brighton
• Who hosted a gig in 2023 to help save local pubs in Brighton?

  Fat Boy Slim
• What does the Aids Memorial Statue in Brighton represent?

  Links to Brighton's LGBT population and Aids effects
• What does Banksy's 'Kissing Policemen' illustrate about Brighton?

  Brighton's strong LGBT culture
• Where is Brighton located?

  South of England
• What is the area of Brighton?

  83 km²
• What is the length of Brighton's coastline?

  13 km
• What percentage of land use in Brighton is South Downs National Park?

  40%
• What is the geology of Brighton?

  Chalk
• How is the sense of place in Brighton described?

  Accepting, young, and lively
• How many visitors does Brighton Pavilion attract annually?

  1.2 million
• What is the annual economic contribution of Brighton Pavilion?

  £62 million
• What is the annual investment by American Express in Brighton?

  $10.13 million
• What was the population of Brighton in 2021?

  277,000
• What percentage of Brighton's population is White?

  81.6%
• What percentage of Brighton's population identifies as Christian?

  59.1%
• What are the key features of the Black Rock Rejuvenation project?

  • £130 million investment
  • New promenade to the marina
  • Renovation of historic buildings
  • New ecology trail for biodiversity
  • More public art, seating, and street lighting
  • New sea defense wall
• What are the key features of the Madeira Terrace Restoration project?

  • £12 million investment
  • Restoration of 865m seafront arches
  • New lift for accessibility
  • Priority lanes for public transport
  • Replacement of upper deck
  • Repainting for coastal conditions
  • Pedestrian-friendly layout with seating
• What are the key features of the Valley Gardens Project?

  • £11 million investment
  • New cycle lanes for green transport
  • Priority lanes for public transport
  • Greener landscaping (2900m² of green space)
  • New seating