Field Work Flashcards
What was the title of the urban investigation?
An investigation into regeneration in Taunton.
What was my hypothesis of the urban investigation?
The Taunton RE-Think regeneration scheme has been successful because they have loads of new provisions and creates many economic and environmental opportunities.
What sampling method did we use in the urban investigation?
Stratified approach because going to locations that have been chosen as part of the regeneration project makes it more specific.
Where is Taunton located?
it is the country town of somerset. It is located just off junction 25 of the M5.
What are the benefits of Taunton’s location?
-its safe
-lots of areas to compare
-a train station with direct connections to London, Bristol and Exeter
-near to Exmoor National Park, the Blackdown Hills and the Quantock Hills
what are the disadvantages of Taunton’s location?
-3:30 hours away from reddam
-the town is large so it is difficult to collect data for the whole town
What are some things of Taunton’s history?
-Taunton Castle: in the 1100s the Bishop of Winchester built it as the administrative centre for the great estates of Somerset.
-Taunton Train Station: In the medieval period, wealth grew from wool trade but in the 18th century it declined and became a centre for silk. 1842 saw the arrival of the trains and enhanced the busy the market town.
-Somerset County Cricket Ground: 1875 it was founded and s current home of the England’s Women Cricket Team
-Livestock Market: It was known as a market town but the market was closed in 2008 and moved to Sedgemoor.
What are the issues in Taunton?
-Employment: low employment rate with many residents living off low wages. There are limited options in the area, especially for the younger population. It has an aging demographic, the average age of residents is 41. Many of the young people are moving away for further education and jobs.
-Infrastructure: Severe traffic congestion and unsuitable roads to deal with them. There can be severe congestion around the M5 junction 25 and the A38/A358. As a result the local council built a road around the town centre- the northern inner distributor road - which opened in 2017.
What happened to Taunton in the year 2004?
It was identified as a ‘strategically important Town’ by the government due to its rail links and the m5. This allowed Somerset County Council to receive funding for large scale regeneration projects.
What happened in Taunton in 2006?
Council unveiled plans for ‘Project Taunton’ which would carry out the ‘Taunton Vision’ created by Terrance O’Rouke (award winning planning and designing company)
What happened in Taunton in 2008?
