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CUE - Case studies Flashcards

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Name an example of a postmodern western city

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Las Vegas, Nevada

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Why is Las Vegas a postmodern city

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  • Government work in partnership with private corporations to plan infrastructure to accommodate tourists
  • Unusual urban architecture and landscape
  • Fragmented structure where builders are free to build what they want where they want
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How did Las Vegas become a postmodern city

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The building of the Hoover dam and the introduction of the railroad brought many workers to the area. Casinos and entertainment venues were built to accommodate the workers; the strip massively expanded from here and brought the construction of large postmodern complexes.

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Name an example of a river restoration scheme

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Blue Loop, Sheffield City Centre (River Don)

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Describe the contributions towards the restoration of the River Don

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  • Funding and management from Sheffield Development Corporation
  • Additional funding from Natural England and the National Lottery haw allowed redevelopment to develop into a multi-purpose conservation area
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Name some of the project outcomes of the Blue Loop project

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  • Encouraging biodiversity by restoring ecosystems and preserving habitats
  • Engaging local communities through volunteering and family events
  • Reducing flood risk by increasing vegetation on floodplains and incorporating SUDS techniques
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Shortage of housing

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Tower of David, Venezuela
constructed to be an office complex but ceased due to a banking crisis
45 story tower housing 1,000 of squatters

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Problems in slums

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Pee Poo bags, Nairobi

hygienic safe solution to rid of waste

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Site and service schemes

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Chennai, India
people buy/rent land with access to basic facilities and transport links
people build homes on the land using loans

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Core housing schemes

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Chennai, India

authorities provide basic structure

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Self help schemes

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Manila

people given tools and training to improve the area

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Shortage of housing in HIC

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London

shortage of affordable housing

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Gentrification

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Notting Hill

known for attractive terraces and high-end shopping

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Lack of urban services and waste disposal

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

lack of waste disposal leads to blocked drainage systems and health problems

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Urban traffic solutions

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London M25

London congestion charge

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Urban resurgence

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NYC Highline

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Unemployment and underemployment

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Street vendors, India

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Counter-urbanisation

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Dickens Heath

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Deindustrialisation

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London docklands
containerisation; docks were not deep enough for larger ships
environmental: dereliction, vandalism
social: poor health, low education
economic: unemployment, manufacturing centres suffered

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Urban regeneration

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London Docklands
Canary Warf built; office and retail space, popular for major companies
close proximity to city centre made it an ideal office complex
extended underground routes

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City challenge

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Hulme, Manchester 
high rise flats build - 5,500 dwellings 
reduced crime 
money allocated on competitive advantage rather than need
buildings knocked down and replaced
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Special enterprise zone

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Shenzhen, China
encourage new business
tax breaks and government support

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Out of town shopping

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Merry Hill, Dudley

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Town mixed centre development

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Brindley place, Birmingham

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Cultural and heritage quarters

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Jewellery quarter, Birmingham

protects heritage through National Lottery Heritage Fund schemes

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Fortress landscapes

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Gated communities, Solihull

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Edge cities

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LA, USA

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Inequality

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Sparkhill, Birmingham

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Economic inequality

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Stratford road transect

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Cultural diversity - London

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History of immigration has lead to mixture of cultures

More than 300 languages spoken

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Historical history - London

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Most populous city - capital city

Previously developed as a port

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Geographical location - London

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10 degrees warmer than surrounding rural areas

At risk of flooding due to climate change

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Social well being - London

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Fear of crime and gang violence

Many working multiple jobs

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Economic well being - London

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Largest average of disposable housing income

Jobs paying below minimum wage

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Nature and impact of physical environment - London

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10 degrees warmer than surrounding rural areas

At risk of flooding due to climate change

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Sustainability projects - London

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Social: additional housing, leisure facilities and investments in education
Environmental: congestion charge, cycle lanes, hybrid buses
Economic: living wage provides money for essentials

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Cultural diversity - Mumbai

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2 out of 3 residents identify as Hindu

16 major languages spoken

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Historical context - Mumbai

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Previously a trading centre for local goods such as gold, jewellery and textiles

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Geographical location - Mumbai

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West coat of India

Natural deep water harbour

40
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Social well being - Mumbai

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60% live in slums

Population doubled since 1991

41
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Economic well being - Mumbai

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In 2015 accounted for 33% of the countries income

Largest single contributor in India

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Nature and impact of physical environment - Mumbai

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Tropical climate brings heavy rainstorms
Low lying land prone to flooding
Uncontrolled development leaves nowhere for the rain to run

43
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Sustainability projects - Mumbai

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Greater Mumbai Disaster Management Plan: identified risks of the city to prepare for another disaster
New housing projects
Improving the lives of slum dwellers

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Tackling poverty

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Living wage, London

45
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Cultural diversity

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London, Birmingham, Liverpool

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Segregation

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Detroit, USA

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Fog

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Wind

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Burj Khalifa, Dubai

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Smog

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Clean Air act

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Air pollution control

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Park and ride
ULEZ
HS2

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Urban drainage

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LA river, USA

53
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Issues associated with Chenggyecheon river

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  • Poor water quality
  • No vegetation so no evapotranspiration
  • River enclosed preventing evaporation
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Aims of Chenggyecheon river restoration

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  • Improve quality of life
  • Pedestrian corridor
  • Increase business
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Features of Chenggyecheon river restoration

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  • 22 bridges added

- Car use discourages rapid bus lanes added

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Impacts of Chenggyecheon river restoration

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Social: increased tourism, 15% increase in bus riders
Environmental: flood protection, increased biodiversity, reduced temperatures
Economic: increased price of land 30-50%, increased number of businesses

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E-waste

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Chengdu, China

58
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Waste management

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Smokey mountains, Manila

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Waste reduction

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Tyseley incinerator, Birmingham

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Landfill

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Semakau, Singapore

61
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Water pollution

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Colorado river, USA

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Managing water pollution

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Thames Tideway

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Dereliction

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London Docklands

64
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Copenhagen development

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Social: only 2% work more than 40 hours a week, lower stress levels
Environmental: wind farms produce 4% of energy, greenbelts to limit urban sprawl
Economic: home to international companies, held onto independent shops

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Regeneration

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Olympic park, London 
2800 homes in 'athletes village'
New roads and a rail station
4000 trees planted 
Waterside park built
66
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What was the housing aim and legacy of the London Olympic Park regeneration?

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Aim:
- Derive 4000 homes from athletes village; 3000 affordable homes
Legacy:
- 2800 derived; 1200 affordable

67
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What was the employment aim and legacy of the London Olympic Park regeneration?

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Aim:
- Create 3000 new jobs
- Employment in technology and media companies
Legacy:
- iCity; sustainable high-tech business district creating over 4600 jobs
- 11,000 people had to relocate because of the new development

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What was the transport aim and legacy of the London Olympic Park regeneration?

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Aim:
- Improve transport infrastructure + build new station 
Legacy:
- New roads 
- Stratford International Station
69
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What was the environment aim and legacy of the London Olympic Park regeneration?

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Aims:
- Create largest park in Europe by cleaning 200ha of contaminated land 
- Clean up polluted River Lea
- Establish new wildlife habitats 
Legacy:
- 4000 trees planted 
- 30,000 tonnes of rubbish cleared 
- Waterside park created
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World city

71
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Migration in Shanghai - as a world city

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  • 100,000 graduates a year
  • Over one quarter of the labour force has a higher college education
  • This pool is added to each year with overseas students and workers
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Production in Shanghai - as a world city

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  • Open cities created along Yangtze River

- Supporting Shanghai’s export economy

73
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Growth of municipal waste

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China has the fastest growing rate of municipal waste

74
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How does waste contribute to climate change?

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Amounts to 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions

75
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Global value of recycling

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$30 billion

76
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Tysley incinerator

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Takes 350,000 tonnes of waste annually

Generates enough electricity to fuel 41,000 homes

77
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How does the Semakau planet dispose of waste?

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Dyke formed in shallow waters, lined with impermeable membranes
Filled with incinerated waste
Overtime layering to create new land which is used for recreational and educational activities

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Economic inequality - Mumbai

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5 million without access to clean water

Lacking funds for much-needed investments in infrastructure

79
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Land use - Mumbai

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Skyscrapers dominate the CBD
High tech industries moved to take advantage of cheap labour
Despite luxury residential areas 22.5 million life in the slum district of Dharavi

80
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Political stability in a world city

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Shanghai, dedicated economic and technological zones to encourage inward investment

81
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Production role in a world city

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Shanghai, developing several open cities to aid exportation

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How a world city attracts business

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Shanghai, provided attractive business terms to oversea companies to encourage oversea investment

83
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Example of tackling waste problems

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Curitiba
Citizens are paid with food to bring waste to disposal sites
Disposal vehicles are unable to manoeuvre around slums

84
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Benefits of cultural diversity in urban areas

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Notting Hill Carnival

85
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Example of spatial distribution of cultures

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Dubai

British migrant workers living in gated communities

86
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Why was the city challenge needed?

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Crescents became derelict

87
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When was the Hulme city challenge introduced?

88
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What did the Hulme redevelopment project achieve socially?

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600 new homes for rent

300 homes improved and refurbished

89
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What did the Hulme redevelopment project achieve economically?

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New jobs and 300 new businesses established

New road infrastructure to promote efficient transport and reduce crime

90
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What did the Hulme redevelopment project achieve environmentally?

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Briefly Fields retained for public use

91
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Give some successes of the Hulme redevelopment

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population grown by 3.3% since 1992

40% reduction in key crimes

92
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Give some failures of the Hulme redevelopment

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Unemployment rates remained 5-6 times higher than the national average
Remains in the worst 10 wards of Manchester
Wishing the worst 2% of wards the in country

93
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How did the London Docklands make improvements in the community?

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