Titanic Quarter regeneration

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    • Titanic Quarter limited is spending £5 billion to regenerate this 75 hectare space.
    • The environment:
      • A brownfield site is being redeveloped which eases pressure on greenfield site +
      • Polluted land has been decontaminated +
      • 1.5km of walkways has been constructed +
      • Many buildings (H&W HQ) have been restored +
      • The development will take place over 30 years which will massively increase the carbon footprint -
    • Employment:
      • TQ is home to over 100 companies like Microsoft and IBM
      • 15000 jobs in construction
      • 25000 jobs when completed
      • 1.5 million sq ft of business space has been made with 3 million more planned
      • Titanic belfast has attracted 3.5 million visitors from 145 countries
      • TQ has invested into stepping stones project (helps the long-term unemployed find work)
      • BUT local people do not have the necessary skills
    • Housing:
      • 474 apartments constructed
      • Plans to build a further 5000
      • up to 20000 people can live in the area
      • Too expensive for locals
      • limited social housing constructed
    • Transport:
      • TQ is very close to the CBD
      • The Belfast rapid transit system (BRT) saw a £90 million investment and introduced the eco friendly glider busses
      • A new train and bike station aswell as new walkways and paths

      • a new bus lane has increased congestion
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