Southampton's strong economy is promoting redevelopment, and major projects are proposed, including the city's first skyscrapers on the waterfront. The three towers proposed will stand 23 storeys high and will be surrounded by smaller apartment blocks, office blocks and shops. There are also plans for a 15-storey hotel at the Ocean Village marina, and a 21-storey hotel on the north eastern corner of the city centre, as part of a £100m development. COUNT 5
QSN1 What type of tall buildings are being planned on Southampton's waterfront? ANS1 skyscrapers QSN2 How many stories tall will each of the three proposed towers be? ANS2 23 QSN3 What marina in Southampton may get a 15-story high hotel? ANS3 Ocean Village QSN4 What factor is very strong in Southampton that encourages redevelopment of the city? ANS4 economy QSN5 What's the projected budget of the development plan that includes the new hotels? ANS5 £100m