How has gentrification changed the face of Brick Lane?

Question 1

Define Hipster

Answer 1

. A person who follows the latest trends and fashion, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream.

Question 2

Define gentrification

Answer 2

.Gentrification is when an area is redeveloped by wealthier individuals and upgraded , attracting even more rich people and often displacing poorer tenants.

. It is NOT done by large organisations and councils. It is done by wealthy individuals

Question 3

Define Hipsterfication

Answer 3

. The process of making an inner city area have the characteristics of hipsters

e.g. retro / vintage shops , cafes , restaurants , cinemas, bars etc.

Question 4

Define function

Answer 4

. The purpose of a job or settlement

. E.g. education, residential, manufacturing

Question 5

Define Land Use

Answer 5

. How the land is used

e.g. school , office , houses, college, roads

Question 6

Why does gentrification take place?

Answer 6

. Property development for profit — the actual property price is less than it potential price so the property can be bought, renovated and sold or rented out for profit. This is explained in the rent gap theory.

. Commuting Costs — Being close to the Central Business District reduces the cost of commuting

. Support from Local Governments — e.g. homes for a £1 in stoke and Liverpool

. Creative Individuals — Young Creative Individuals e.g. YBAs move to edgy neighbourhoods drawn by the diversity of urban area such as Brick Lane. This results in Hipsterfication

. Changing Composition of Households — There are more one or two person households without kids who want to be near the CDB for clubs, bars, restaurants.

Question 7

Define YBA

Answer 7

Young British Artists

Question 8

Location of Brick Lane

Answer 8

. In the Borough of Tower Hamlets

. Passes through Spitalfields

Question 9

Advantages of Gentrification

Answer 9

(Write about types of Stakeholders e.g. Bangladesh community, rich houseowners, university students and elderly)

. Leads to commercial development

. Improved economic opportunity (employment rate increases)

. Increases property value, which can benefit existing homeowners / landlords

. Improves standard of living for hipsters or younger generation due to sources of entertainment and socialising e.g. bars, restaurants, cafes (e.g. cereal killer cafe). More diverse range of independently run shops, making it an ideal place for hipsters.

. Lower crimes rate as level income increases

Question 10

Disadvantages of Gentrification

Answer 10

. Displaces lower income residents that rent houses — decline of Banglatown; the number of Bangladeshi residents living in Brick Lane is falling due to rising house prices . This will also increase homelessness and increase income inequality become rich and poor as rich benefit from rising house prices. More job opportunities for the educated wealthier people as well.

. Increased noise pollution may affect residents, especially the elderly or families with children. Data shows fall in elderly population of Brick Lane

. May lead to community resentment, conflict and protests. E.g. The Save Brick Lane Campaign
E.g. The Cereal Killer Cafe attacked

Question 11

When to write about stakeholders?

Answer 11

In an Evaluate Question

Question 12

Flows of people meaning

Answer 12

. Migration

Question 13

Flows of money meaning

Answer 13

. Gentrification

Question 14

Two main factors that changed Brick Lane

Answer 14

. Flows of people (migration)

. Flows of money (gentrification)

Question 15

Finish Flashcards 17/03/2022

Answer 15

. USE CGP and AQA book and Powerpoints to finihs off

Question 16

Summarise how flows of people (migration) changed brick lane

Answer 16

15th century — Local earth used by Brick and title manufactures, giving it the name ‘Brick Lane’

17th century — Influx of French Huguenots driven out of France as streets became popular for weaving and tailoring

19th and 20th Century — Increase in Jewish and Irish migration

1960s — Area now called Banglatown after mass Bangladeshi Diaspora. Brick Lane well know for its curry restaurants.

Recently — Evidence of people and communities still exist : Huguenot churches, Methodist chapels, Jewish Synagogues, Mosques and other traditional shops.

Area has also developed a vibrant art and fashion
scene and the Old Truman Brewery has transformed its vacant and derelict buildings into office, retail and even spaces

Question 17

Examples of Land Uses near Brick Lane (Google Maps)

Answer 17

. Vintage Guitar shops

. Modern Apartments

. Cereal Killer Retro Bar

. Boutique Cinema

Question 18

Examples of Land Uses near Brick Lane (Google Maps)

Answer 18

. VINTAGE Guitar shops

. Modern Apartments

. Cereal Killer Retro Bar

. Boutique Cinema

. Cocktail Bars

Question 19

Slide for Additional Information

Answer 19

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