Chapter 2: Changing Places Case Studies Flashcards
Case Studies: 1. London Elizabeth Park 2. Manchester Salford Quays 3. Croyde 4. Cornwall 5. 6.
How has Qatar benefitted from migrant workers in its redevelopment?
Qatar is using a lot of migrant workers to build stadiums for the 2022 World Cup. They have been accused of human rights violations and the Washington Post reported that there have been 1,200 migrant worker deaths since 2010, while building Qatari infrastructure.
“An area of 350 hectares of abandoned and derelict land was converted into sports and residential facilities.”
Which UK development project is this about?
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
“There are 100 hectares of new green space, with 4,000 trees and 600,000 tonnes of soil cleaned (to remove contaminants like arsenic and ammonia).”
Which UK development project is this about?
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
How many km of river and canals were cleaned during the 2012 Olympic Park regeneration?
3km of rivers and canals were cleaned and 230,000 cubic metres of contaminated groundwater was removed.
What cultural developments have been the by-product of the Salford Quays redevelopment?
Landmark buildings like the Lowry Theatre, Lowry shopping centre, and the Imperial War Museum North were opened around Salford Quays.
Where is Salford Quays?
Manchester
“An area called Media City has been developed and media organisations like the BBC have moved there.”
Where is this development taking places?
Salford Quays.
The Manchester Metro link was extended to reach Salford Quays and Media City. It now connects directly into Manchester Piccadilly metro station.
What further redevelopment is being planned in Salford Quays?
Peel Holdings are now planning the ‘Ocean Gateway’ project, which is currently the largest development project in the UK.
They plan to invest in the Manchester Ship Canal route, which links Manchester and Liverpool.
The project has a 50-year plan, encompassing the development of renewable energy resources and the regeneration of abandoned docklands.
How many staff are employed at MediaCity (BBC) Salford?
2,300 BBC staff are now employed in MediaCity in Salford Quays.
What is the aim of WeWork and how does it link to regeneration?
WeWork, the office group, built their strategy around making old industrial buildings ‘cool’.
How has Croyde, Devon had recent redevelopment?
Local farmers have converted buildings into B&B accommodation and turned fields into campsites and caravan parks to cater to the tourists visiting Croyde to surf and for festivals.
During June, Croyde hosts the ‘Gold Coast Oceanfest’. This festival is a celebration of surfing and music.
Which ecovillage is an example of rebranding and regeneration environmentally, which is supported by Prince Charles?
Ecovillages, like Poundbury in Dorset, which aim to be environmentally and socially responsible. Poundbury was supported by Prince Charles and is an environmental ways of rebranding and regenerating rural areas.
Where is the ‘Deckchair Cinema found, and what is it an example of?
There is a ‘Deckchair Cinema’ outside for people to watch films and other forms of entertainment in Croyde, and it is one of its redevelopment measures.
What has the European Regional Development fund aimed to tackle in the North?
The European Regional Development Fund is a fund supported by the EU, which tries to invest in regional projects across Europe.
The ERDF funded Road Crossing Enhancements in Manchester and a project called ‘Food Northwest’, aiming to improve the restaurant industry in the North.
