docklands

Question 1

what are the 4 connections in the London docklands

Answer 1

• physical connections such as transport facilities or local places
• global connections, especially globalisation
• economic connections, and the desire to do business on a local scale
• community connections and a sense of identity

Question 2

reasons why peoples lived experiences and engagement varies:

Answer 2

engagement:
-prevalence of key people willing to organise activities
- range of activities available
-engagement of politicians
-size of settlement
-whether people feel their views are being represented
-whether or not there are clashes in regional/ national policies
lived experience:
-age
-ethnicity
-gender
-length of residence
-gender
-levels of deprivation

Question 3

explain 3 ways in which the need for regen can be identified:

Answer 3

Economic factor or social factor or env

ECONOMIC (point)

• low income
• unemployment
• claiming out of work benefits

SOCIAL (point)

• high percentage of people living in housing
• poor health
• low education
• crime

ENVIRONMENTAL (point)

• derelict land
• deindustrialisation
• vandalism
• environmental decay

Question 4

whats the role of the gov in regen

Answer 4

• provide finance for projects
• provide subsidies for investment to occur
• make decisions on which projects go ahead
• produce a cost benefit analysis
• try to balance soc, env and economic needs