changing spaces Flashcards
what is the culture of scotswood
cultural events like Ramadan and Eid celebrated. Friday prayers and christian Sunday.
politics in scotswood
electoral ward of Newcastle and the north east
there are 3 councillors
the city council has similar powers to that of a county council.
present connections of scotswood which shape place identity
TWDC developed the riverside
british airways offices on the riverside
the rise housing estate being made which plans to creat 1800 properties over 15 years.
demographics of scotswood
12694 population 16-64 - 70.1% 0-15 - 16.1% 65+ - 13.8% alot of children 91.9% white 4.9% asian 1.2% black mixed multiple 1.4%
socio economics of scotswood
9.4% have bad health
16+ with 5 GCSEs of grade 4 and above - 52.3%
21% claim benefits
54.4% have no access to private transport
22.4% own their house
how have shifting flows of people shaped place profile
at the end of the 19th centrury people travelled to the morth east for jobs with high wages. port and airport creates international links
how has shifting resources helped shape place profile
coal and steel provided economic wealth in the 80/90s but there was a decline after de-industrialisation. the rise helping people become home owners.
how has shifting flows of money and investment helped shape place profile
TWDC, newcastle council, keep moat creating a better place profile by making it attractive to visitors and giving people chances for owning houses
natural characteristics of scotswood
higher land on the banks of the river tyne fast flowing river.
past connections of scotswood which shape place identity
vickers armstrong militry engineering group used to dominate an it is a main rote along the tyne.
scotswood bridge was the first bridge built over the tyne in the industrial era.
river banks were used for docks and shipping.
how has shifting flows of money and investment helped shape place profile
