concepts and theories 2

Question 1

when did shipyards start to decline in newcastle ?

Answer 1

1970-1990

Question 2

when did riots occur in the inner city areas of newcastle ?

Answer 2

1991/1992

Question 3

how much money was given to help refund the regeneration of the quayside?

Answer 3

£430 million of government money and they attracted £1.114 million from private sector money

Question 4

what was renewed along the quayside

Answer 4

baltic flour mill closed in 1981, now used for contemporary art

Question 5

how much money was spent on the renewal ?

Answer 5

£50 million

Question 6

how many local people got jobs as a result of the regeneration of the quayside v

Answer 6

2000

Question 7

negative of the regeneration of the quayside

Answer 7

focused on service sector and managerial posts rather than manufacturing and most housing is expensive

Question 8

example of gentrification

Answer 8

Nottinghill

Question 9

why was nottinghill in decline ?

Answer 9

• tiny terraced houses to render for the poor

- 1950’s referred to as an urban slum and riots occurred (racism)

Question 10

what is the area now known as ?

Answer 10

one of the most desirable areas in london for families

Question 11

why is Notting Hill famous for ?

Answer 11

-Notting Hill Carnival and portobello road

Question 12

what are the benefits of gentrification

Answer 12

• increased property prices

- less vacant buildings

Question 13

what are the problems with gentrification

Answer 13

conflict/ relocation