4.12 Success Of Rural Regneration

Question 1

What will smaller scale deem as successful during rural regeneration?

Answer 1

• many rural residents are against regeneration because they moved to the area for a more peaceful and quiet life and regeneration often disturbs this. It is also unpopular due to NIMBYism
• it would be successful if: reduced poverty and increased employment, better access to services and more abundant retail and leisure facilities
• preservation societies would be content if little of the natural environment was impacted
• trade unions and chambers of commerce would be happy if gentrification did not take place and job security remained intact

Question 2

What will larger scale stakeholders see as successful rural regeneration?

Answer 2

• the governemnt will base success off of formal perceptions like increased employment and a larger tax revenue
• TNCs and businesses may see it as successful if the transport, broadband and accessibility is improved

Question 3

What was the contested nature of the north Antrim coast regeneration amongst local communities?

Answer 3

• the giants causeway area was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in the 1960’s because of its unique geology and landscape
• their was conflicts between developers and tech national trust + UNESCO in recent years over a £100 million golf resort proposal thought to be too close to the protected coastline