EQ3 Flashcards
What is the average house price in London and the North East ?
London: 470,000
North east: 110,000
(2016)
What are science parks ?
Industrial and business parks focusssed on quaternary industry, usually involve at least 1 uni as a key partner.
What is an example of a science park ?
NETpark (north east technology park) in Durham, partnership w Durham uni.
Hosts 25 companies
Began in 2000
What is pump priming ?
Using money from national and local govts to make an area more attractive to investors by improving derelict sites, transport, power and water supply.
What are some regeneration strategies in rural areas?
Media themes: p+p, poldark, the hobbit
Outdoor pursuits-walking biking climbing
FRm diversification- Sizergh farm Cumbria
Sustainable rural livelihoods- renewable energy and natural resources e.g. kielder forest in Northumberland.
What is an example of a food town ?
Milton, Yorkshire
How was Liverpool regenerated and rebranded ?
Heritage
Culture+arts
Retail
Technology
How has Liverpool regenerated in terms of heritage ?
1981-88: Merseyside Developmeny Corporation regenarated 320 acres of derelict Albert docks into maritime museum, shops and apartments.
2004- became UNESCO world heritage site.
How has Liverpool regenerated in terms of culture and arts ?
Tate Liverpool - opened on Albert docks 1988
1990- ‘the Beatles story’ museum
2008- European Capital of Culture
How has Liverpool regenerated in terms of retail!
2008- city centre regenerated as Liverpool ONE a £900 million shopping and leisure hub
How has Liverpool regenerated in terms of technology?
Liverpool Knowledge Quarter =quaternary sector regeneration cluster including Science Park 2006, partnered w Liverpool uni.
What is the post production countryside ?
Rural areas that had switched from primary to tertiary sectors.
