Block 10 (Urban Management And The Challenges Of Continuity And Change)

Question 1

What are the positive impacts of reimaging and regeneration on individuals?

Answer 1

• Cultural heritage may be preserved (Hull -2017- ‘city of culture’)
• Improved services (Westfield Centre, London)
• Improved accessibility + movement by pedestrianisation (New Street)
• Increased employment ops (Newcastle NE1 bid - over 300)
• Improved environmental qual (Eastside City Park)

Question 2

What are the negative impacts of reimaging and rebranding on individuals?

Answer 2

• May be loss of cultural heritage (Chinese Quarter)
• May be budget cuts in other gov areas
• Services may not suit current population(The Mailbox - Harvey Nichols)
• Jobs may not suit current population (knowledge cluster around Aston Uni)

Question 3

What are the positive impacts of reimaging and rebranding on businesses?

Answer 3

• Attracts more customers (Newcastle NE1 bid - 9.7 mill more/yr)
• Infrastructure/facilities improve to match changing economies
• Improved environment for workers (e.g. The Mailbox offices)