Birmingham Case Study
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De Birmigham Family
Matthew Boulton - first factory
Cadbury family - bournville village
Industrial revolution - population growth
Housing
Quickly build large areas of terraced housing
Middle class development - drive urban expansion
2 WW = 5000 houses destroyed - redistribution of people
led to local and national govt establishing a green belt around the city
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Past Players
De Birmigham Family
Matthew Boulton - first factory
Cadbury family - bournville village
Industrial revolution - population growth
Housing
Quickly build large areas of terraced housing
Middle class development - drive urban expansion
2 WW = 5000 houses destroyed - redistribution of people
led to local and national govt establishing a green belt around the city
1950/1960
Low unemployment
Immigrants increased
Diverse community
Poor housing conditions
Decline in 2nd half of 20th century
industries went into decline
large TNCs moved abroad for cheaper wages
rising unemployment
Government influence in 2nd half of 20th century
grants to smaller businesses to kickstart the economy
£700 million investment to developing Bham New Street Station
HS2 plans
2nd half of 20th century
economy improves
historical sites renovated
enviro improved - reduction in factory pollution
Local govt as player in bham for redevelopment
attract investment - international airport
bham university - £3.5 bn each year generated - helped to raised academic profile
Private players in bham for redevelopment
Barclaycard centre
Bull ring development
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