Case Studies - The Jewellery Quater Of Bham

Question 1

What evidence can be used to show decline in inner city areas?

Answer 1

Residents have moved out since mid 1970s as inner city areas have become less popular as places to live and as locations for economic activity. There is poor quality of life and unemployment

Question 2

What is gentrification and how effective has it been in the regeneration of urban areas?

Answer 2

Is where the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improved housing and attractive new businesses. It is brought about by groups/individuals and not the gov/council. It can lead to huge amounts of change in an area

Question 3

What were the roles of different players involved in attempt to rebrand jewellery quarter?

Answer 3

Residents of the jewellery quarter neighbourhood forum. Bham council have approved a scheme for the building of new public square, by re-imaging and rebranding. Local government have been particularly active in the area also.