Glasgow is a city in a developed country. Over the last 40 years the city has undergone many changes. Answer the following questions as fully as you can.1. Why have more and more tall buildings been built in the CBD?
2. What kind of businesses are attracted to the CBD and why?
3. How has housing changed in inner city areas of Glasgow such as the Gorbals since the 1960s?
4. Some areas of tenements have remained but been renovated. What does this mean? Give examples of how a tenement building could be renovated.
Extended writing extension task -
In 2014 Glasgow is going to play host to the Commonwealth Games, a major sporting event. Research and write a report on how the city is preparing for the games and describe the changes this will bring to the city. Consider the following questions.
- Have there been any problems caused by this redevelopment?
- What areas are affected?
- Why were these areas chosen?
- How will the buildings that are made be used in the future?
