Booklet 10 - Urban management and the challenges of continuity and change Flashcards
what is deindustrialisation
decline of the importance in industrial activity in an economy
what is depopulation
population of an area decreases over time
what is political disenfranchisement
deprive of a political privilege (right to vote)
what is dereliction
purposeful/deliberate neglect
what is overheating
an economy experiencing a prolonged period of growth (but supply of goods cannot meet demands)
name 2 places that have experienced failed regeneration
- wolverhampton
- hartlepool
what are the major social challenges that wolverhampton and hartlepool are facing
- schools are “appalling”, therefore no qualifications
- jobs available in the area will go to outsiders with qualifications who commute
what are the major economic challenges that wolverhampton and hartlepool are facing
- house prices are soaring
-high unemployment rate
-council budgets fall
what are the major environmental challenges that wolverhampton and hartlepool are facing
-wastelands
-areas are neglected = graffiti+litter
why does regeneration fail
there is no “one size fits all” approach to regeneration + lack of government resources
name 2 places where regeneration was successful
- leeds
- manchester
why was regeneration successful in leeds and manchester
- manchester encouraged by a driving ability to attract young entrepreneurs
which 7 factors cause peoples perception of success to differ
- age
- gender
- ethnicity
- media coverage
- personal attachments+experiences
- stance towards development
case study: Regeneration, success or faliure?
The london olympics
economic benefits of olympics
- billionx injected into the economy + many new contracts
- increased employment
- improved transport links
