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Question 1

what is the aim for regeneration

Answer 1

it is to create a legacy,improve income and have higher levels of employment and decreases poverty and deprivation

Question 2

what are the 3 main measures of regeneration

Answer 2

economic change
demographic stability with social progress
improvements to the living environment

Question 3

what economic measures can be used to measure deprivation? and using what to find this data

Answer 3

income, poverty,employment

using - census data, neighborhood stats

Question 4

what social measures can be used to measure deprivation? and using what to find this data

Answer 4

inequality,deprivation, demographic changes ( life expectancy, health deprivation), crime

using - interviews, social media, census

Question 5

what environmental measures can be used to measure deprivation? and using what to find this data

Answer 5

pollution, derlict land, green space

using - photos, environmental surveys, pollution indicators

Question 6

pros and cons of the economic measures that measure deprivation

Answer 6

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

Question 7

pros and cons of the social measures that measure deprivation

Answer 7

pros - large database, adds context to data can compare between other areas

cons - qualitative data is less clear and subjective

Question 8

pros and cons of the environmental measures that measure deprivation

Answer 8

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

Question 9

what are the different areas investment can come from

Answer 9

private investment, public sector, public-private partnership

Question 10

What is the Uk gov agency’s contribution on the Olympic park Regeneration

Answer 10

The London legacy development corporation is an appointed agency,funded by central government,to oversee the legacy development of the Olympic park

Question 11

What is the local govements / elected councils view on the Olympic park Regeneration

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What is the regional gov / the London assembly contribution on the Olympic park Regeneration

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What is the local economy stakeholders view on the Olympic park Regeneration

Answer 13

The Olympic ventures were sited on a former industrial estate where 207 locally owned companies,5000 people, were compensated to move

Question 14

What is the environmental stakeholders view on the Olympic park Regeneration

Answer 14

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

Question 15

What is the stakeholdrers in the people view on the Olympic park Regeneration

Answer 15

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

Question 16

What are the main reasons for agreement of the Olympic Games

Answer 16

Increased employment and housing
Continued regeneration after the Olympics
Improved transport
Clean up and Re land scoping- reduction in derelict landscapes

Question 17

What are the main disagreements of the Olympic game regeneration

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

Who are the different stakeholders in rural regeneration?

Answer 18

Rural stakeholders differ to the urban
Players may include landowners,farmers

Question 19

what was the legacy of the 2012 olympic games

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What are the negatives in rural regeneration

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What are the advantages used in rural regeneration

Answer 21

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

Question 22

How is the EU involved in the regeneration in Cornwall

Answer 22

Convergence funding has been granted to Cornwall since 1999

Question 23

How are local economy stakeholders involved in Cornwalls regeneration

Answer 23

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

Question 24

How are environmental stakeholder involved in Cornwalls regeneration

Answer 24

Cornwall has huge potential for wave and wind renewable energies

Cornwalls biggest assets it it’s scenery and environment.

Question 25

How are stakeholders in people involved in Cornwalls regeneration

Answer 25

Education- universities in Cornwall

Question 26

How is the Uk central government agency involved in Cornwalls regeneration ?

Answer 26

Gives out grants directly

Question 27

What are the 4 regeneration projects in Cornwall

Answer 27

Water gate bay in Newquay

Combined universities in Cornwall

Super fast broadband

Wage hub

Question 28

What is the watergate bay project

Answer 28

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

Question 29

What is the combined uni in Cornwall project

Answer 29

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

Question 30

What is the wave hub Regeneration projects ?

Answer 30

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.

Question 31

What is the super fast Broad band regeneration project ?

Answer 31

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.