1. Coursework 2011 Introducing the place where you live Quick Quiz: What is the population of Luton? a. 184,000 b. 174,000 c. 164,000 What percentage of Luton residents are Asian or Asian-British according to the last census? a. 5% b. 18% c. 33% Is unemployment in Luton higher or lower than the rest of the East of England? What is Luton’s nearest A.O.N.B.? How far is Luton from London? What % of people in Luton are aged 0-15? a. 20 b. 24 c. 28

2. Where is Luton? Figure 1

7. Site 2:Luton Train Station Site 3:George Street Site 1: Bridge Street Figure 3 Picture A Picture B Picture C

8. Environmental Issues: Protecting and enhancing the natural and historic environment of Luton Requiring good design in Luton to make it an attractive place and to deliver an urban renaissance Social Issues: Housing Meeting local housing needs, including the need for affordable housing Leisure and community facilities Making adequate and appropriate provision for sport, leisure and community development and green space to meet local community needs Economic Issues: Employment Reducing levels of unemployment by retaining, strengthening and adding to employment opportunities in Luton Retail Retaining the sub-regional shopping role of Luton and maintaining the vitality and viability of the town centre and other shopping areas whilst meeting the shopping needs of residents Infrastructure Issues: Transportation Promoting public transport, cycling and walking in Luton to reduce the need to travel by car , thereby reducing congestion and motorised transport’s contribution to greenhouse gases Utilities Accommodating the demand for telecommunications, managing waste in a sustainable way , and accommodating future energy needs

11. Figure 6: Unemployment Rates for Luton and the East of England. Figure 7: % of households without a car or van (2001).