GCSE 3.A - Regeneration Fieldwork

Question 1

What is the title of our human investagation?

Answer 1

Has the regeneration in taunton been succesful?

Question 2

Why has the regeneration scheme in Taunton been unsuccessful?

Answer 2

This is because they have schemes for the future
People are moving outwards for work + Gentrification
poor litter waster management due to bankrupt council
build works have disrupted locals
delays, high costs, and mixed success in providing affordable housing

Question 3

How has the scheme been succesful?

Answer 3

Creating new retail jobs
Improving QOL - new public spaces and facilities
-> Improved accesibility

Question 4

What was the sampling method and justification?

Answer 4

Strafified
-> Identify areas that were expecting regeneration and see if this has occured. Can also compare areas

Question 5

Risk assesment?

Answer 5

Slips, Trips, and Falls (uneven paving, steps) Wear sturdy footwear, watch where you walk, and avoid walking while looking at clipboards/devices
Getting Lost in the Urban Area
Carry a map or phone with GPS, stay in pairs or small groups, and have a clear meeting point.
Traffic / Road Accidents
Stick to pavements, use pedestrian crossings, stay in groups, and wear high-vis if necessary.

Question 6

What 4 things did you mesure in the environmental quality assesment

Answer 6

Greenery
Pollution
Vandalism / litter
% of electric vehicles
traffic conjestion

Question 7

What locations did you mesure at?

Answer 7

Castle Green
Somerset Square
Station Boulevard
Firepool lock

Question 8

What 3 methods of collection did you do

Answer 8

Quantative Data Environmental Quality Assesment - then radar graph
Qualitative Data - Epitome words
Qualitative Data Success Criteria -> seeing if proporals have been delivered

Question 9

Why was taunton a suitable location?

Answer 9

Evidence of ongoing regeneration projects
Previously declining areas
Accesible and safe for students