Devonport Case Study

Question 1

Plymouth development

Answer 1

. 3 distinct fishing villages amalgamated over prime ( Stonehouse, Devonport and Plymouth )
. Trade with France and Spain
. Steep slopes and marshy ground restricted development- overcrowding in certain parts of the city

Question 2

20th century development

Answer 2

. Industries remained tied to waterfront ( despite arrival of railway)
. Royal théâtre and hotel built by London architect
. Population (1901) 43,000»> 193,000

Question 3

Post WW2

Answer 3

. Blitz damage- lost town centre and municipal buildings including pier

. Distinct neighbourhoods and a traffic free town centre

Question 4

Devonport dockyard

Answer 4

. Largest naval base in Western Europe, has been supporting the Royal Navy 1691

. Employs 2,500 service personnel and civilians support about 400 local girl ms and generates about 10% of Plymouths outcome

Question 5

Expansion in early 20th century

Answer 5

. Growing size and number battleship

Question 6

The devonport wall

Answer 6

. In 1950s, the ministry of defence ( MoD) expanded the Naval Base for storage facilities by 50 acres

. This separated the community behind a 9 foot concrete wall

Question 7

What happened the wall?

Answer 7

. In 2007, the wall was demolished to make for a new housing development by Redrow Homes

. Negative perception- enclosed, segregated, crime ridden, deprivation

. Positive perception- regenerated, vibrant, renewed, modern, opportunity

Question 8

Economic and social

Answer 8

. In 2000s, government led regeneration in the form of the ‘New Deal’ such as a new housing. This led to a huge economic and social regeneration of the area with many ‘yuppies’ ( more affluent and skilled outsiders) moving in.

Question 9

History links

Answer 9

. The Mayflower set sail from Sutton Harbour in 1620 bringing the first European settlers to America- May flower is now a tourist attract

. John smeaton created the Eddystone lighthouse in 1759- Smeatons tower sits on the hoe today

Question 10

Deprivation

Answer 10

. As shown on the CDRC map, the average male and female life expectancy is between 76-75 ( relatively low)

Question 11

Population

Answer 11

14,788

Question 12

Population density

Answer 12

38.9

Question 13

Ethnicity

Answer 13

. White- 95.5%
. Asian-1.3%
. Black- 1.1%

Question 14

IMD (2015)

Answer 14

. Crime and disorder score ( 0.6)
. Employment score ( 0.2)
. Income score ( 0.3)

Question 15

Poem and prose- Dreams ( 2001-2011)

Answer 15

‘ a fresh Breeze through Devonport’
‘ things have already improved’
( Devonport being well known to reinforce jobs/ dreams and good economic development scheme for the residents )

Question 16

Childhood obesity

Answer 16

. High density in south west of Plymouth including Devonport- lack of leisure and sport. Living in poverty mean that it’s more expensive to get healthier foods( easier access to processed food)