Urbanisation in MEDCS

• What is the aim of an urban planning scheme?

  To bring long-term change and improvement
• What does urban regeneration involve?

  Refurbishment of buildings and landscape
• What is the goal of urban regeneration?

  To improve economic and social spaces
• What is a challenge of urban regeneration?

  Ensuring local people benefit from it
• What should successful urban regeneration provide?

  • Opportunities for a wide range of people
  • Benefits for local residents
  • Improved living conditions
• How many dwellings were initially planned for Titanic Quarter?

  5,000 dwellings
• How many luxury apartments have been built in Titanic Quarter?

  474 luxury apartments
• What caused the delay in building more apartments in Titanic Quarter?

  The Northern Irish housing market collapsed
• What is the name of the new development approved in Titanic Quarter?

  Plater's Yard
• What types of facilities will Plater's Yard include?

  Residential units and leisure facilities
• How many jobs has Titanic Quarter created since 2006?

  Around 6,000 jobs
• Which companies have established themselves in Titanic Quarter?

  Citi, Microsoft, and HBO
• What type of facility has Amazon built in Titanic Quarter?

  A distribution warehouse
• What is Titanic Studios known for?

  Being one of Europe’s largest film studios
• What popular series was filmed at Titanic Studios?

  Game of Thrones
• How many hotels are currently in Titanic Quarter?

  Two hotels
• What significant milestone did Titanic Belfast achieve in 2013?

  7.5 millionth visitor
• How much direct tourist spending has Titanic Belfast generated by 2022?

  £430 million
• From how many countries have visitors come to Titanic Belfast?

  145 countries
• What is the aim of an urban planning scheme?

  To bring long-term change and improvement
• What role does education play in Titanic Quarter's development?

  Creating skilled workers for future jobs
• What institution built a new center in Titanic Quarter?

  Belfast Metropolitan College
• What does urban regeneration involve?

  Upgrading an urban area through refurbishment
• How many students can Belfast Metropolitan College's new center accommodate?

  5,000 full-time and 10,000 part-time
• What is the goal of urban regeneration?

  To improve economic and social spaces
• How is Titanic Quarter connected to the city?

  By public transport and main motorways
• What is a challenge of urban regeneration?

  Ensuring local people benefit from it
• What is the Belfast Glider?

  A modern bus service
• What was the original vision for residents in Titanic Quarter?

  Residents would not need cars
• What are the key components of the Titanic Quarter case study?

  • Housing: 5,000 planned dwellings
  • Employment: 6,000 jobs created
  • Tourism: Titanic Belfast museum
  • Education: New centre for excellence
  • Transport: Public transport links
  • Environment: Regeneration of polluted land
• What is lacking in Titanic Quarter despite its development?

  Access to healthcare and schools
• How many dwellings were initially planned for Titanic Quarter?

  5,000 dwellings
• What was the initial plan for the land in Titanic Quarter?

  To regenerate polluted, derelict land
• How was the soil treated in Titanic Quarter?

  To restore land polluted by industry
• Why were only 474 luxury apartments built in Titanic Quarter?

  The Northern Irish housing market collapsed
• What is a priority for developers in Titanic Quarter?

  Reducing waste and promoting recycling
• What major companies have established themselves in Titanic Quarter?

  Citi, Microsoft, and HBO
• What future plans are hoped for in Titanic Quarter?

  Exploring green technologies for energy
• What is Titanic Studios known for?

  Being one of Europe’s largest film studios
• How many jobs have been created in Titanic Quarter since 2006?

  Around 6,000 jobs