Boscombe Flashcards

1
Q

What was the purpose of Operation Galaxy?

A

ensure living standards were good and reduce the number of HMOs

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2
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What was Boscombe like up until the 20th Century?

A

a thriving seaside resort, lots of businesses aimed towards tourists and a well-known UK holiday destination

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3
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What started decline in Boscombe?

A

cheap holidays abroad led to less people visiting the area (especially with Bournemouth so close by)

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4
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What was Boscombe known as before the regeneration?

A

heroin capital of the UK

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5
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What could impact sense of place in Boscombe?

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  • high crime rates
  • lots of addiction treatment centers
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6
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What are the Honeycomb apartments in Boscombe?

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£11.3 million apartments generating £41 million, built on the seafront

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7
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What are 2 positives to the regeneration in Boscombe?

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  • generated positive media attention with artificial surf reef
  • generated lots of income (tourism and Honeycomb apartments)
  • Won ‘pier of the year’ in 2010 – attracts tourists
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8
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What are 2 negatives to the regeneration in Boscombe?

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  • surf reef was unsuccessful and hard to manage
  • high levels of inequality
  • gentrification near seafront pushing out locals
  • according to local surveys only 26% of residents were satisfied with the scheme.
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9
Q

How was Boscombe trying rebrand?

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  • move away from drugs and crime
  • rebrand as a seaside town
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10
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What year did Boscombe win pier of the year?

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2010

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11
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How many visitors does Bournemouth get each year?

A

7 million

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12
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How much did Sea Change invest in Boscombe?

A

£455K

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13
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How much did the pier cost?

A

£2.8 million

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14
Q

How much did the Surf reef cost?

A

£3.2million

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15
Q

How many permanent jobs were created by the regeneration?

A

91

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16
Q

What is the rate of unemployment in Boscombe?

A

7.8%

17
Q

How many homes were inspected in Operation Galaxy?

A

2000+

18
Q

What was the rate of unemployment in 2001?

A

9.6%