Islington and and newigton green: gentrification Flashcards
1
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Where is Islington
A
Central London based north of river Thames . Surrounding areas include Notting hill and Campden. Area for super rich
2
Q
Why did Islington get gentrified
A
-immigrants/poor people used to live in this area however the rich underwent a social cleanse after the poor moved out. They did housing up completely and redesigned it all. The super rich live here and are mainly oxbridge connections
3
Q
Where is newington green
A
It’s in a borough of Islington and has undergone small scale gentrification and community improvement
4
Q
Positives of gentrification in Newton green
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- crime fell
- house prices increased by 80% in 5 years
- more bars, cafes, venues.
- community brought together
- looks prettier and relandscaped
5
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Negatives of teh gentrification of Newington green
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- loss of businesses
- newington green action group say they are representing a whole community but leave out the poor
- narrowing of roads
- take no notice of other opinions
- exclusive
- unemployment rate of 6.6%