Context and structure - Birmingham (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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Birmingham's location in England
Birmingham's location in England
Midlands region, central position
Birmingham's physical setting
Birmingham's physical setting
Plateau on south-facing sandstone ridge
Birmingham's role due to central location
Birmingham's role due to central location
Natural hub for transport & communication
Main motorways serving Birmingham
Main motorways serving Birmingham
M5, M6, M42
% of Birmingham population born outside UK
% of Birmingham population born outside UK
Approximately 24% (one quarter)
% of Birmingham residents from Pakistan
% of Birmingham residents from Pakistan
17.1%
Number of parks in Birmingham
Number of parks in Birmingham
571 parks
Total park area in Birmingham
Total park area in Birmingham
Approximately 3,500 hectares
Four zones of Birmingham's structure
Four zones of Birmingham's structure
CBD, inner city, suburbs, urban-rural fringe
CBD function in Birmingham
CBD function in Birmingham
Main commercial & administrative centre
Major CBD redevelopment project example
Major CBD redevelopment project example
Bullring Shopping Centre
Example of Birmingham inner city area
Example of Birmingham inner city area
Sparkbrook
Period when Birmingham suburbs developed
Period when Birmingham suburbs developed
1930s to 1960s
Typical suburban housing type in Birmingham
Typical suburban housing type in Birmingham
Semi-detached houses
Housing in Birmingham's urban-rural fringe
Housing in Birmingham's urban-rural fringe
Larger detached houses on modern estates