Case Study's

• Where are Lympstone and Toxteth both located?

  Lympstone occupies a small valley by Wotton Brook

  Toxteth is on land rising from the banks of the River Mersey
• How were both Lympstone and Toxteth established?

  Saxons in the 11th century
• What was the use of Toxteth in the 13th century.

  Land was regained by the king and used for hunting
• What was Lympstone used for in the 13th century?

  A small port and was used by channel trading links
• What industries helped Lympstone and Toxteth?

  Lympstone: Ship building and tourism after 1840's

  Toxteth: Farming (17th century) and industrial activity bringing docks and ships
• What caused the change in demography in both Lympstone and Toxteth?

  Lympstone: Time-space compression meant people started traveling to Exeter causing it to become a settlement

  Toxteth: Many middle class moved to Toxteth due to looking to commute to work. Middle class then eventually moved out due to cholera due to poor hygiene.
• What is the current demography like in Lympstone and Toxteth?

  Lymptsone: High dependance population with many elderly residing there.

  Toxteth: Many working class people, above UK average
• What is the ethnicity of both Lympstone and Toxteth?

  Lympstone: Majority of white people, very few other ethnicities

  Toxteth: 75% white people, rest are other ethnicities
• What are the major economies in both Toxteth and Lympstone?

  Toxteth: Secondary sector declined due to closure of ports. Lack of technical skills means many people are still unemployed, regeneration is helping this.

  Lympstone: Knowledge economy employs 1/3 of people, tertiary sector is also important due to the university employing 300 staff
• What sector had the highest employment in Birmingham in 2006?

  Services sector.
• What was the predicted growth in financial and professional services employment in Birmingham to 2026?

  The predicted growth in financial and professional services employment in Birmingham to 2026 was an increase of +25%. This growth was expected due to various factors like changing job sectors and skill sets
• What major development project in Birmingham was expected to provide 10,000 sustainable jobs?

  The major development project in Birmingham that was expected to provide 10,000 sustainable jobs was the Longbridge development.
• What was the employment demographic dominated by between 1900-1950 in Birmingham?


  Between 1900-1950, the employment demographic in Birmingham was dominated by men, with 60% of them working in skilled manufacturing jobs. This was a significant aspect of the city's workforce during that time.
• What kind of housing was predominant in Birmingham between 1800-1900 based on socio-economic status?

  Between 1800-1900 in Birmingham, housing was differentiated based on socio-economic status. There were different areas for different people, with more wealthy individuals living in areas like Edgbaston. The development of rows of terraced housing and back-to-back houses closer to the city center also characterized this period.
• What was the housing like from 2005 onwards in Birmingham according to the content you are studying?

  In Birmingham from 2005 onwards, the housing trend included apartments within city center developments like the Eastside project, as well as townhouses alongside canals as part of the Brindley Place development. Additionally, there were 2000 homes within the Longbridge development and regeneration projects in areas like Park Central
• What major players were involved in the economic landscape of Birmingham between 1950-1990 according to the content you are studying?

  1950-1990, the major players in the economic landscape of Birmingham included TNCs, overseas car manufacturers, the British government, trade unions, local authorities, OPEC, and the NEC. 
• What was the environment like between 1950-1990 in Birmingham based on the content you are studying?

  Between 1950-1990 in Birmingham, the environment saw a growth in mosques and other religious buildings, ethnic food shops, and an increase in abandoned and derelict industrial properties. This period also witnessed the development of new cultural and commercial spaces.
• What was the housing like between 1950-1990 in Birmingham according to the content you are studying?

  Between 1950-1990 in Birmingham, the housing landscape saw the clearance of inner-city slum areas, the construction of tower blocks and new buildings, as well as the development of new estates on the city's outskirts. People were encouraged to move to suburbs and new towns, leading to the redevelopment of inner-city areas
• What was the demography and socio-economic landscape like from 2005 onwards in Birmingham?

  Demography wise Birmingham has a mixed cultural and ethnical background which is reflected in its built environment. Many families live there due to the job oppourtunities, but this has put a strain on schools as many childen recieve free-school meals due to low income.
• How many people live in Northwood?

  21,000
• What is the average daily income in Jembatan Besi?

  $4
• Why is there a high risk of waterborne diseases like typhoid and cholera in Jembatan Besi?


  Poor sanitation along with, poorly built toilets and sewage disposal .
• What industry is significant in Jembatan Besi?

  Garment industry.
• What organization is planning to improve Jembatan Besi and other slums across Jakarta?

  Jakarta Housing and Administrative Buildings Agency
• What river does the slum of Jembatan Besi sit alongside?

  Ciliwung River
• What offers job opportunities to citizens of Northwood?

  University of California
• What is the demography of Northwood?

  Half of the population are white, with the next highest minority group being Asian, these migrated after the war such as the Vietnamese war.
• What is a limitation of the work being done in Jembetan Besi?

  Residents are forced out and simply move to other slums, exacerbating the problems there.
• What is the median income in Northwood?

  $86,500 a year
• What percentage of residents in Northwood own their homes?

  91%
• Why there is a strong sense of community in the same area?

  Shared experiences and challenges faced by the residents.
• Why is the daily income unstable in Jembatan Besi?

  Irregular employment, with many residents engaged in informal and self-employment, such as selling food or second-hand goods
•  What is the population of Jembatan Besi?

  4000
• What is the percentage of residents in Northwood who have first degrees?

  68.5%
• What portion of households in Northwood are families?

  1/3