Fieldwork
As part of the GCSE course you are required to carry out fieldwork in TWO contrasting locations
Our chosen locations are:
Birmingham (urban futures) Carding Mill Valley (distinctive environments)
Birmingham (urban futures) Carding Mill Valley (distinctive environments)
Our enquiry questions are:
How successful (and sustainable) has the regeneration of Birmingham city centre been?
How well does the stream at Carding Mill Valley fit the Bradshaw Model?
How successful (and sustainable) has the regeneration of Birmingham city centre been?
How well does the stream at Carding Mill Valley fit the Bradshaw Model?
Data Collection
Includes a range of primary data and secondary data. Primary data is collected by us, first hand and should be fit for purpose as we have selected the data to test our hypothesis. Secondary data is collected by others, not necessarily to test the same, identical hypothesis so might not be as useful.
Primary Data Collection
Birmingham Carding Mill Valley
EQS velocity
Sustainability Scorecard depth
Questionnaire width
Land Use survey wetted perimeter
Quality of Life Survey gradient/angle of slope
Field Sketch sediment size and shape
Photographs hotographs
Birmingham Carding Mill Valley
EQS velocity
Sustainability Scorecard depth
Questionnaire width
Land Use survey wetted perimeter
Quality of Life Survey gradient/angle of slope
Field Sketch sediment size and shape
Photographs hotographs
Secondary Data Collection
This is useful as it can help to support (y)our primary data findings. For example, the following secondary data would be useful for our Birmingham fieldwork enquiry.
Unemployment Rate: We would expect this to decrease if regeneration has been successful as the hope is that jobs were created during the regeneration and the recently refurbished/regenerated areas would be attractive locations for new businesses.
House Prices: We would expect these to increase after regeneration as modernised, redeveloped areas are more aesthetically pleasing (look nicer), so people might prefer to live in these areas. This increases demand for properties, which might be in short supply as often the population density of the area has been reduced after regeneration.
Tourist/Visitor numbers: We might expect these to increase after regeneration as people come to visit to see the revamped city and use the new facilities eg Millennium Point and the new University Library.
Rail Users: We might expect these to increase following the modernisation of New Street station, making it a safer, sustainable travel option compared to the car.
Education rates: We might expect to see an increase in the number of graduates as more students are attracted to the city or an increase in GCSE pass rates, given that the Library offers free admission to all users.
This is useful as it can help to support (y)our primary data findings. For example, the following secondary data would be useful for our Birmingham fieldwork enquiry.
Unemployment Rate: We would expect this to decrease if regeneration has been successful as the hope is that jobs were created during the regeneration and the recently refurbished/regenerated areas would be attractive locations for new businesses.
House Prices: We would expect these to increase after regeneration as modernised, redeveloped areas are more aesthetically pleasing (look nicer), so people might prefer to live in these areas. This increases demand for properties, which might be in short supply as often the population density of the area has been reduced after regeneration.
Tourist/Visitor numbers: We might expect these to increase after regeneration as people come to visit to see the revamped city and use the new facilities eg Millennium Point and the new University Library.
Rail Users: We might expect these to increase following the modernisation of New Street station, making it a safer, sustainable travel option compared to the car.
Education rates: We might expect to see an increase in the number of graduates as more students are attracted to the city or an increase in GCSE pass rates, given that the Library offers free admission to all users.