Deck 12 - Regenerating Places: Regeneration Strategies Flashcards
Was the regeneration of the Helix bottom up or top down?
Top down
Who were the three stakeholders involved in the Helix regeneration project?
Newcastle City Council, Newcastle University and Legal and General
What was the brownfield site of the Helix previously used for?
Brewery for Newcastle Brown Ale
Why did the Helix site need to be regenerated?
Disused buildings, poor environmental quality (graffiti, lots of litter), opportunity for employment
What industry is the Helix predominately focused on?
Quaternary - specifically ageing, innovations in energy
What are the positives of the Helix regeneration in the eyes of stakeholders?
- Newcastle University - allows students to use and share knowledge with companies and the students can go on and work in companies after graduation
- Newcastle City Council and Legal and General - benefitting from increasing businesses utilising the area boosting the local economy and creating a multiplier effect
Environmental quality has improved - more pedestrianised areas some green space, cafes and seating areas.
What are the negatives of the Helix regeneration in the eyes of stakeholders?
- Summerhill residents - have no connection to the project, unaware of what activity is taking place on the site. Say that the buildings are an eyesore and extensive building has created noise pollution for nearly 10 years.
- local residents - no longer have the experience/qualifications for the jobs at the Helix, may rely on in-migration.
-a bleak, charmless desert
What type of regeneration is the Newcastle Quayside?
Tourism and cultural led regeneration
Why did the Newcastle Quayside need to be regenerated?
High levels of unemployment and deprivation, unused areas, high levels of abandoned buildings, polluted.
What regeneration was put in place at the Quayside?
-£2 million implemented to improve 15 historic buildings.
-Turned Baltic from a disused flour mill to a cultural arts hub.
-Built the Sage - now called the Glasshouse (Gateshead side)
- Development of the first turning bridge (Millennium Bridge.) improving connectivity for pedestrians between Newcastle and Gateshead
-Transformation of a disused factory to hotel (Malmaison).
- Creation of Newcastle Business Park which houses offices for British Airways.
Who were the financial stakeholders involved in the Quayside regeneration?
Public investment - led by Central Governments Tyne and Wear Development Corporation started the regeneration (£430 million) and then private investment followed(£1,114 million). Local government struggled to invest due to lack of financial powers but Gateshead Council did contribute towards the financing of the Millennium Bridge.
What are the positives of the Quayside regeneration according to stakeholders?
-The BALTIC has created an estimated 500 jobs and draws £5 million annually into the local economy.
-Tourism figures for the city show consistently strong growth with the most recent figures placing it second in the country for year on year visitor growth. Newcastle 7% growth figure is significantly ahead of the national average of 4% and London at 2%.
- Quayside succesfully rebranded as per government vision.
-Culture-led regeneration has not only improved the image of the city and the quality of its places, it is a significant contributor to the economy through tourism and employment.
- Has become a cultural hub for creatives which also benefits the neighbouring area of Ouseburn.
- Multiplier effect - more shops, restaurants and hotels have opened up as a result of the success.
What are the negatives of the Quayside regeneration according to stakeholders?
-local residents - house prices have increased which has driven locals out of the area
-Gentrification - Quayside has become more suited to middle classes
- increasing popularity creates more overcrowding and congestion into the area.
Was the regeneration of Newcastle Quayside bottom up or top down?
Top down
What are the future plans for the Quayside? Why are these contested?
- Malmo Quay apartment blocks on disused land - Council and Free Trade Inn Pub reject this due to fears of blocking views of the Tyne and the Tyne Bridge
- Whey Aye Wheel complex with building housing restaurants - failed planning permission and Cycle Hub against this as it would mean this needs to be demolished for the development of the site.
