Changes - inner city

Question 1

1a) Housing

Answer 1

Many houses in Glasgow were run down + in need of repair, so the government invested money to renovate the tenements by replacing old windows with double glazing + new bathrooms

TMT the housing is no longer damp + people’s overall health is improved

Question 2

1b) Housing

Answer 2

Liverpool has introduced new ways to improve areas like the Websters Triangle as there was issues with gangs + poor housing

TMT Liverpool City Council allowed people to buy a house for £1 in these areas. However they would have to renovate it themselves within a year.

TMT people would buy into the area + have a desire to see it improve

Question 3

2a) Transport

Answer 3

A major issue in the inner city was caused by grid iron streets + increased car ownership.

TMT congestion problems were caused, so new transport links like the Partick Interchange were built

Question 4

2b) Transport

Answer 4

Electric buses were increased in the area + it was ensured that there was more at peak times

TMT congestion + air pollution were reduced

Question 5

3a) Industry

Answer 5

Tourism has been encouraged

TMT many new hotels are appearing in the gap sites left by the demolished factories - eg Hilton

Question 6

3b) Industry

Answer 6

Other improvements were made to the environment by landscaping + improving docklands

TMT more people will visit the area + spend money allowing further regeneration

Question 7

4) Community

Answer 7

Glasgow harbour also has cafes, restaurants, a post office + a pedestrianised walkway into the CBD - to ensure people felt part of the community + there would be things to do

TMT the issue of gangs becomes less of an problem + people feel safe in the inner city