What is Nottingham a case study for?
A major city in the UK
Where is Nottingham located?
East Midlands region
Central england
Why is there national migration to Nottingham?
1 in 8 people move to go to university
Why is there international migration to Nottingham?
Diverse restaurants and more religious buildings
Why is Nottingham nationally important?
QMC known for medical research and training
Why is Nottingham internationally important?
Boots invented ibuprofen which is used globally
Invented the MRI scanner
Home to many TNCs
Opportunities for Nottingham?
Increased cultural mix
Theatre royal
Nottingham University (top 75 in the world)
Integrated public transport system
25% of Nottingham is green spaces
Challenges for Nottingham?
Deindustrialisation + factories abandoned
Urban sprawl due to increasing traffic congestion and building on greenfield sites
What is the urban regeneration project in Nottingham?
Broadmarsh
Why was regeneration needed at broadmarsh?
Broadmarsh shopping centre and car park is 50 years old
Does not present a positive image for the city
How much will the broadmarsh regeneration project cost?
£250 million
What will be built at Broadmarsh?
New cinema
Modern range of cafes
Pedestrianised area and a one way system for buses
A new college for 4000 students
What are the positives of the broadmarsh project?
Will generate 3000 jobs
Positive first impression
Tree lined spaces
New car park with electric charging points
New buildings with solar panels
Social areas
What are the negatives of the broadmarsh project?
Noise pollution during construction
Disruption to traffic
May increase air pollution
