Human - Changing places Flashcards
What was Alton’s ‘traditional’ industry?
The agricultural industry
Until recently what was Alton’s largest employer?
The breweries
Name one area designated for housing in Alton. How many houses are planned to be built?
New development at ‘Windfalls’ with 254 homes planned to be built by 2028
Give some quotes of a long-term resident of Alton.
Steve, lived in Alton since 1979
- “Some integrate into the community, some move on”
- “Hollybourne looks like south Wimbledon”
- “More of a mix of different people”
- “We [Alton residents] feel very marginalised within the district”
What is the population of East Hampshire district, as of 2011 census?
115,600
How much did the population of East Hampshire increase between the 2001 and 2011 census’?
By 6,300 people (5.8%)
How many people (%) living in Alton were born outside the UK?
10% - 2011 census
What is the largest employment group in Alton?
Professionals - 18.7%
Name some education institutions in Alton.
- Alton College
- Amery Hill Sch
- Eggars
- Anstey Jr Sch
- Alton Convent Sch
How many buildings in Alton are classified as A1 use (Shops and retail)?
68 of 134 (As of 2011)
What is the project for rebranding Alton called?
“Alton 2020 - A plan to shape Alton’s future” set up by town community in 2005
When did Alton Town Council identify a need to think about the future?
In May 2002
How can an Economic Multiplier Effect benefit Alton?
- If one business relocates to Alton other businesses are likely to as well
- More jobs will be created
- The economic makeup of Alton will become more diverse
Name some attractions in and around Alton.
- Watercress line
- Jane Austen’s house, Chawton
- The Curtis Museum
- Gilbert White’s house, Selbourne
- South Down’s national park
What are the agents of change involved in re-branding Alton?
- Alton Town council
- EHDC/Hants county council
- Alton chamber of commerce
- Jane Austen Museum
- Hampshire cultural trust
How has Alton rebranded itself through the town’s heritage?
- Jane Austen Trail
- Post cards
- Road signs in 2017
- Regency week
- “Sitting with Jane” bench trail
What have EHDC added to the Curtis Museum to bring in more visitors?
- Book called “Jane Austen’s Alton”
- Guided walks around Alton
- Costume displays
What has the Town Design Statement (TDS) done to help rebrand Alton?
- TDS made in 2005
- Implements planning and design regulations for the town (called guidelines)
The Alton TDS looked at 5 key categories in designing the town. What are they?
- Setting + landscape
- Settlement patterns
- Architecture and building placement
- Natural environment and spaces
- Transport and accessibility
What does “Alton 2020 - A plan to shape Alton’s future” focus on?
- The economy
- Social issues
- Traffic and congestion
- The environment
In the UK how are economic sectors split (%)?
Primary 3%
Secondary 25%
Tertiary 70%
Quaternary 2%
When did the Brewery close in Alton?
In 2015
What are the ‘3 Vs’ of Big Data?
Variety = Lots of different types, quant/qual-itative Volume = Large quantities, 'big' Velocity = Very new and up-to-date
What is Big Data?
- A method used by businesses land government organisations
- Looks at patterns and trends of large populations or samples