eq4 Flashcards
what is the aim for regeneration
it is to create a legacy,improve income and have higher levels of employment and decreases poverty and deprivation
what are the 3 main measures of regeneration
economic change
demographic stability with social progress
improvements to the living environment
what economic measures can be used to measure deprivation? and using what to find this data
income, poverty,employment
using - census data, neighborhood stats
what social measures can be used to measure deprivation? and using what to find this data
inequality,deprivation, demographic changes ( life expectancy, health deprivation), crime
using - interviews, social media, census
what environmental measures can be used to measure deprivation? and using what to find this data
pollution, derlict land, green space
using - photos, environmental surveys, pollution indicators
pros and cons of the economic measures that measure deprivation
pros - can be compared to other areas, clear quantifiable records
cons - data from census wont always be up to date, homeless people wont be included
time for regeneration schemes can vary
pros and cons of the social measures that measure deprivation
pros - large database, adds context to data can compare between other areas
cons - qualitative data is less clear and subjective
pros and cons of the environmental measures that measure deprivation
pros - visual measures are easy see where regenration is needed
cons - difficult to meassure on local scale due to global living environment, subjective and not clear about data
what are the different areas investment can come from
private investment, public sector, public-private partnership
What is the Uk gov agency’s contribution on the Olympic park Regeneration
The London legacy development corporation is an appointed agency,funded by central government,to oversee the legacy development of the Olympic park
What is the local govements / elected councils view on the Olympic park Regeneration
4 London boroughs shared the hosting of the games and they all wanted Regeneration to continue post 2012. However they have no planning control over new developments - this is done by the London legacy
What is the regional gov / the London assembly contribution on the Olympic park Regeneration
The mayor of London and the elected London assembly were responsible for ensuring that transportation was effective during the games,as well as supporting the expansion of housing and the east London economy after 2012
What is the local economy stakeholders view on the Olympic park Regeneration
The Olympic ventures were sited on a former industrial estate where 207 locally owned companies,5000 people, were compensated to move
What is the environmental stakeholders view on the Olympic park Regeneration
The collapse of manufacturing in the Lea valley following the 1981 closure of the London docks led to widespread dereliction. New wetlands now form part of the park, and breeding boxes and nesting sites have ensured rising numbers of species
What is the stakeholdrers in the people view on the Olympic park Regeneration
The biggest legacy of 2012 has been over housing. Increasing prices in this newly desirable area have made property extremely expensive
The athletes village - now know as Stratford east is standing on the site of a former housing co-operative for low income residents
What are the main reasons for agreement of the Olympic Games
Increased employment and housing
Continued regeneration after the Olympics
Improved transport
Clean up and Re land scoping- reduction in derelict landscapes
What are the main disagreements of the Olympic game regeneration
Expensive houses leading to relocation
Businesses had to relocate from the industrial estate which relocated 5000 people
Local government had no control of planning as it is done by the London legacy development corp.
Who are the different stakeholders in rural regeneration?
Rural stakeholders differ to the urban
Players may include landowners,farmers
what was the legacy of the 2012 olympic games
economically - created jobs, tourism, inward investment
sports - development of more sports facilities and encouraging participation in sports
social and volunteering - encourages social change and inspires more people to volunteer
regeneration - reuse of venues, new homes and improved transportation
What are the negatives in rural regeneration
Low population density- there is less attraction from investors as rural areas struggle to maintain sufficient customers to make a profit. As a result Cornwall’s young generation are forced to leave to find jobs. Brian drain
Low wages - seasonal jobs.
Location - far from any major areas
What are the advantages used in rural regeneration
Convergence funding
Grants from local and national governments. This funding is known as convergence funding. It aims to reduce regional disparities in income wealth and opportunity between rural and urban areas.
Farm shop in Cornwall used match funding.
The family who owned the farm raised 20,000 to support their business plan.
They needed 320,000
The bank then lent them 20,000 match them
Cornwall council then matched the new amount making 80,000
The south west regional development agency then matched it making 160,000
Finally, the business was awarded EU objective one funding to match the160,000 creating the necessary 320,000 to start the business
How is the EU involved in the regeneration in Cornwall
Convergence funding has been granted to Cornwall since 1999
How are local economy stakeholders involved in Cornwalls regeneration
The biggest industries in Cornwall are tourism,food and farming. They want greater economic expansion
The biggest players are the banks,which have cut back their investment in small businesses since the banking crisis
How are environmental stakeholder involved in Cornwalls regeneration
Cornwall has huge potential for wave and wind renewable energies
Cornwalls biggest assets it it’s scenery and environment.
How are stakeholders in people involved in Cornwalls regeneration
Education- universities in Cornwall
How is the Uk central government agency involved in Cornwalls regeneration ?
Gives out grants directly
What are the 4 regeneration projects in Cornwall
Water gate bay in Newquay
Combined universities in Cornwall
Super fast broadband
Wage hub
What is the watergate bay project
The extreme sports academy at watergate bay targets a young adult age group. It offers surfing,wave skiing and kite surfing. They owners also run watergate bay hotel. Both are open all year round and employ 50-60 people
Next door is a restaurant owned by Jaime Oliver that trains young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. They work in the restaurant and train at Cornwall college
What is the combined uni in Cornwall project
To increase the range of university courses and develop a knowledge economy in Cornwall. The university of Falmouth and Exeter university joined forces to create the combined universities in Cornwall together CUC
CUC also helps its graduates to set up their own businesses or secure jobs in knowledge based companies in Cornwall - trying to cut the Cornish brain drain
The student economy has resulted in the rental market and a thriving evening economy of bars and restaurants
What is the wave hub Regeneration projects ?
Is a water power research project situated 16km off Cornwall’s north coast. It was installed on the seabed in 2010, and acts as a socket for wave energy converters to be plugged into. A cable takes electricity from the hub to mainland. It cost 42 million to build. The project will earn 76 million over 25 years for Cornwalls economy and create 170 jobs.
What is the super fast Broad band regeneration project ?
By 2016 over 95% of Cornwall had access to fibre broadband first county to achieve this and it has the greatest take up as a percentage of people. Cornwall now has the worlds largest rural fibre network. It cost 132 million. This encourages businesses,particularly knowledge-economy companies and those who work from home.
