Case Study: Brimingham

• Where is Birmingham?


  Central England
• What is Birmingham's Population?

  1.1 million - its the UK 2nd largest city
• Give 4 things that give Birmingham its Global significance?

  They have 12 000 international students at its Universities, the Balti Curry was invented here, Cadbury factory, Jaguar Land Rover factories
• How did Birmingham become diverse?

  in 1700 - small market town. Industrial Revolution attracted 1000's workers, during 1950's immigrants came from South Asia and West Indies. Since 2000 more people have migrated from eastern Europe, Africa and Middle east
• What % of Birmingham's population were British in 2011?

  53%
• What % of Birmingham's Population see themselves as being British regardless of ethnicity?

  86%
• Name 3 areas of Birmingham that have experienced regeneration?

  The Bull Ring, Library and Brindley Place.
• What is HS2?


  A new high speed railway linking Birmingham to London.
• What is inequality?


  Some areas of Birmingham enjoy a good quality of life whilst others experience deprivation
• Name a deprived area of Birmingham.

  Sparkbrook
• Name a wealthy area of Birmingham.

  Sutton Four Oaks
• What's the unemployment rate in Sparkbrook?

  24.5%
• What's the unemployment rate in Sutton Four Oaks?

  3.1%
• What's the % of pupils with Five GCSE's in Sparkbrook?

  51%
• What's the % of pupils with Five GCSE's in Sutton Four Oaks?

  74%
• What's the % of children living in poverty in Sparkbrook?

  49%
• What's the % of children living in poverty in Sutton Four Oaks?

  7%
• What 4 initiatives does Birmingham to be more sustainable?

  Energy Savers, Metro, Energy Schemes, HS2
• When did the new Birmingham library open?

  2013
• How is the library sustainable?

  Recycle rain water, ground source heating and cooling, god public transport connections, natural air circulation, roof gardens, bike storage