EQ4 Flashcards
factors that tell if regeneration has been a success
-lack of ageing pop
-more of a working pop
-studentification
-using data from IMD
how can social progress and success be measured
-measuring reduction in inequality
-less deprivation present
-heightened life expectancy
-reduction in health deprivation
-mortality rates
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Regeneration often attempts to improve the environmental quality by: (4)
Redeveloping derelict land and buildings, and removing contaminants
Creating new parks and green spaces, planting trees
Putting in place new street furniture, pavements and lighting to improve the design of areas.
Regenerating housing with double-glazing and insulation to reduce indoor noise and lower energy costs
when improving environmental quality through regenerations, what are the overall aims
To reduce air pollution levels; this in turn improves people’s health
To create spaces for people to walk, play and practise sport, which in turn could lead to healthier, more active lifestyles.
To make urban environments safer, especially for children, pedestrians and cyclists.
To improve living conditions so people live in warm, dry, secure homes.
The 2012 London Olympics in Stratford, east London is a good example of environmental improvement.
state some facts
-100 ha of new greenspace was created with 4000 trees
-3 km of rivers and canals were cleared
- improvements in rail, bus routes and cycle routes improved transport in the area, potentially reducing air pollution.
what will different stakeholders views be dependent on for areas?
their views will depend on the meaning and lived experiences of an urban place and the impact of change on both the reality and the image of that place.
different stakeholders have different criteria to measure success
what does the local council want in order to deem regeneration as successful
Wants: External image is important to attract investment, so landmark buildings and interesting architecture are important, but so are reduced deprivation levels
Measured by: job creation numbers, areas of vacant/derelict land brought back into use, IMD data trends
what do existing residents want in order to deem regeneration as successful
Better housing, community facilities and job opportunities plus an improved environment.
Hard-to-measure factors such as ‘community spirit’ may be important.
rising incomes, improved health and life expectancy, increased access to services
-nimbyism
what do property developers want in order to deem regeneration as successful
Motivated by profit, so will maximise sales values and rental values.
Image is important to draw sales.
Profit versus investment ratios
number of investors
increase in land value
what do local businesses want in order to deem regeneration as successful
Increases local population, especially of wealthier residents to boost trade and profits
-rising population, especially the young
-hiring rates of new employees
what do the national government want in order to deem regeneration as successful
regeneration that fits in with national priorities such as the northern powerhouse (a policy to increase the economic power and significance of northern cities, especially greater Manchester) plus reduced dependency on benefits
reduced out-migration
increases in regional output/GVA
regeneration in Barking and Dagenham (Gascoigne Estate- summary )
-its the most deprived housing estate in the borough
-its regeneration will provide new homes
regeneration in Barking and Dagenham (Gascoigne Estate- economic) Pos and Neg
+due to office spaces, economic flows will increase and there will be a larger working population
+area=now attractive towards investment
-costly to build new infrastructure
regeneration in Barking and Dagenham (Gascoigne Estate- social ) Pos and Neg
+its regeneration will provide 1500 homes by 2024
+more services such as schools which will improve quality of life, more positive lived experience
-new infrastructure may not facilitate everyone
-due to rising prices, people ma be forced out the area
regeneration in Barking and Dagenham (Gascoigne Estate- environmental) Pos and Neg
+brownfield sites may be built on so greenfield sites not disrupted
+more green and open areas
-creation of an urban micro-climate, more reflectivity of houses= higher avrg temps
-more traffic= more pollution
urban regeneration in Barking and Dagenham (Gascoigne Estate- demographic ) Pos and Neg
-people may be forced out if it becomes too expensive
+more of a working pop due to more office spaces
+increased quality of life as more services available.
urban regeneration in Barking and Dagenham (Dagenham Dock- overview )
used to be an industrial site, now its a sustainable business area
urban regeneration in Barking and Dagenham (Dagenham Dock- economic ) Pos and Neg
+now has a plastic bottle recycling company (recycles 10% of the UKs plastic bottles
+investment
+economic flows
-expensive to regenerate and uplift the area