Custom House Station- The Need for Regeneration

Question 1

Why is this type of transport development important?

Answer 1

Able to have skilled workforce in far areas so brings investment, which benefits community

All parts of rail line will benefit as encourages further investment as professionals move to these areas

Increased gentrification as it creates property hotspots near the station

Question 2

Who will be the players and stakeholders in this regeneration?

Answer 2

Working people, TNCs, private organisations and government, those involved in construction, pollution decontamination etc…

Question 3

Why does custom house have need for regeneration?

Answer 3

High evidence of deprivation:
-40% residents in social housing
-30% adults on benefits
-60% adults not in full time work

Creates cycle of deprivation

Question 4

CATCH Project

Answer 4

Community led regeneration

New health centre, new school buildings

10,000 new affordable homes

Question 5

*community led