Key terminology Flashcards
baseline data
data which is used in the present to compare to results from the past.
catalyst
an event or action which starts a regeneration scheme.
characteristics
physical or human attributes which help distinguish one place from another.
cold spots
areas which lack voluntary sector involvement
commuter villages
areas where commuters travel daily or weekly to another region.
demographic structure
the types of people in a place identifiable by age, gender, and socio-economic status.
deregulation
a policy with the approach to remove ‘red tape’ around the market, and encourage more free trade.
diversification
the re-allocation of resources to new economic activities.
flagship projects
large-scale, prestigious regeneration events which involve impressive architecture in order to generate a positive spin.
fracking
a way of obtaining energy through fracturing rock with refined liquids.
function
the role a place plays in its community. This may have regional, national, or even global affects.
gated community
a place which is built with the intent of deterring access, with high surveillance security.
gentrification
a process of social and economic switch in a region, where more affluent and wealthy people move into an area, usually because of improved housing.
the Glasgow affect
The link between ill health and degredation.
IMD
Index of Multiple Deprivation is a measure of 7 factors which influence deprivation, which is applied to 30,000 regions in the UK.
infrastructure
manufactured systems made for human use. E.g., Roads, buildings, pipes.
life expectancy
the average age a person is likely to live depending on the region they live in.
lived experience
an actual account of someone’s experience living in a place. This can vary due to factors such as age, gender, and economic situation.