geog regen

Question 1

social sucesses in sydney

Answer 1

highly multi-cultural
30% of the population are migrants and they have special migration policies that favour migrants who are specially and highly skilled
young, economically-active population with an average population of 36
high average salary
favourable climate

Question 2

economical sucesses of sydney

Answer 2

location and time zone mean business can be traded in europe and usa which is especilaly useful for finance
national government de-regulated the finance sector which means foreign banks can opperate in sydney, over 40 head offices in sydney for foreign banks
largest manufacturing hub in australia
ranked 3rd for ‘global cities’ in terms of economical output and connectivity with the world

Question 3

losses for sydney

Answer 3

climate change - wildfires
high costs of living, housing is particularly expensive
lack of public transport and congested roads

Question 4

where is the rust belt

Answer 4

a geographical location in parts of the Midwest and Northeast of the USA

Question 5

why did population decline occur in the rust belt

Answer 5

due to job losses, people moved out of the area in search of new work, e.g. michigan’s population has declined by 100,000 people since 1960

Question 6

why did job loss occur in the rust belt

Answer 6

the global shift led to manufacturing being cheaper abroad and manufacturing also shifted to the South of the USA

Question 7

why did poverty occur in the rust belt

Answer 7

job loss led to increased poverty levels, e.g. michigan has over 1/2 its children living in poverty and a poverty rate of 41.2%

Question 8

what was the rust belt

Answer 8

the largest producer and exporter of metals and coals

Question 9

what is a sink estate

Answer 9

a housing estate that’re undesireable to live in and are charecterised by high levels of crime and socio-economic deprivation

Question 10

whats a gated community

Answer 10

a residential housing estate that’s strictly controlled and security protected. these are often attractive and exclusive builds.

Question 11

what is a commuter village

Answer 11

a place where people live and travel elsewhere for work

Question 12

what is a declining rural settlement

Answer 12

decline of employment in agriculture due to the globalisation of manufacturing

Question 13

name a sucessful region in the UK

Answer 13

york

Question 14

what makes york a sucessful region

Answer 14

named best place to live in the UK in 2018
7 million visitors a year
good university
festive area
high community spirit

Question 15

what is a lived experince

Answer 15

an individuals first-hand experience of living in a place, which includes their thoughts, feelings and opinions of a place

Question 16

how does deprivation affect levels of engagement

Answer 16

in deprived areas, people have closed social networks, meaning that they follow what others do
people in deprived areas may feel their voice is irrelevant
people may not care about what happens to the area
people may feel alienated by mainstream politics
people in extreme poverty have other worries

Question 17

why do conflicts occur among contrasting community groups

Answer 17

people may feel enviro damange isnt worth the social changes
population increase can lead to a strain of services
regen can lead to gentrification that can lead to people being pushed out, house prices increasing, demographics changing ect.

Question 18

HS2 pros

Answer 18

reduced journey times, almost 1/2 the time between london and manchester
expected to be more reliable
expected to be more comfortable
creation of jobs during construction

Question 19

HS2 cons

Answer 19

costs have exceeded the initial thought and the norther-leg has had to be cancelled due to costs
had to clear woodlands and impacts on wildlife
demolition of houses in rural england

Question 20

heathrow expansion pros

Answer 20

create local jobs - 77,000 by 2030
benefit the UKs economy

Question 21

heathrow expansion cons

Answer 21

already the countries largest emitter of CO2
noise and air pollution for people who live under it

Question 22

what is the negative multiplier effect

Answer 22

a cut in government spending can reduce an areas GDP and have negative consequences socially and economically

Question 23

what is a flagship project

Answer 23

a large-scale, prestigious project that often use bold ‘signature architecture’ to hopefully generate a positive spin on a place.

Question 24

what is rebranding

Answer 24

it involves re-imaging and regenerating a place to make it appear more attractive for potential investors

Question 25

government policies to facilitate regeneration

Answer 25

investment in infrastructure e.g. HS2
regulation for where development cannot happen e.g. greenbelt land
energy
house building targets
local councils

Question 26

what is ‘planning gain’

Answer 26

private homes only get granted permission if they make a certain amount of their homes affordable

Question 27

what is a chambers of commerce

Answer 27

a network of businesses that supports and promotes the interests of its members

Question 28

what is a trade union

Answer 28

groups of employees who get together to improve their conditions of employment

Question 29

what is a local preservation society

Answer 29

organisations that are dedicated to the preservation of something specific e.g. the environment

Question 30

what is a local enterprise partnership

Answer 30

locally owned partnerships between authorities and businesses

Question 31

who are the local players in regeneration

Answer 31

trade unions
chambers of commerce
local enterprise partnerships
local preservation societies

Question 32

what is a business park

Answer 32

a designated area where many businesses are grouped together to provide a range of facilities and services

Question 33

what is a science park

Answer 33

industries and businesses that focus on the quaternary sector and usually involve a university partner

Question 34

what is re-branding

Answer 34

the re-imaging to improve the image of a place

Question 35

re-branding in glasgow

Answer 35

2014 Commonwealth games added £740 million to Glasgows gross value
the Golden-Z is a pedestrainised retail department
the Riverside corridor that has BBC Scotland, Science Museums
Residential developements

Question 36

re-branding in Cornwall

Answer 36

Eden project
Universities
Extreme weather sports
Newquay business park

Question 37

national government and migration policy

Answer 37

immigration increases GDP
lower skilled people can fill areas with gaps
migrants tend to be younger which helps with the aging population
before 2010 Labour where pro-immigration
the Conservative party have tightened migration laws after 2010
criteria for immigration has become more selective

Question 38

strategies used for rural regeneration

Answer 38

farming diversification
food specialisation e.g. cannot get Wensleydale cheese unless it’s made in Wensleydale
Litirary/cultural associations e.g. the Bronte sisters in Howarth
Large gardens/projects e.g. the Eden project in Cornwall

Question 39

strategies for urban regeneration

Answer 39

large sporting events e.g. 2014 commonwealth games in Glasgow
Iconic architecture
arts/museums/culture
residential developments
shopping and commercial developments
parks and public green space