Key terminology Flashcards

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baseline data

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data which is used in the present to compare to results from the past.

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catalyst

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an event or action which starts a regeneration scheme.

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characteristics

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physical or human attributes which help distinguish one place from another.

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cold spots

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areas which lack voluntary sector involvement

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commuter villages

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areas where commuters travel daily or weekly to another region.

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demographic structure

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the types of people in a place identifiable by age, gender, and socio-economic status.

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deregulation

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a policy with the approach to remove ‘red tape’ around the market, and encourage more free trade.

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diversification

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the re-allocation of resources to new economic activities.

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flagship projects

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large-scale, prestigious regeneration events which involve impressive architecture in order to generate a positive spin.

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fracking

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a way of obtaining energy through fracturing rock with refined liquids.

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function

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the role a place plays in its community. This may have regional, national, or even global affects.

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gated community

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a place which is built with the intent of deterring access, with high surveillance security.

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gentrification

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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.

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the Glasgow affect

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The link between ill health and degredation.

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IMD

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Index of Multiple Deprivation is a measure of 7 factors which influence deprivation, which is applied to 30,000 regions in the UK.

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infrastructure

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manufactured systems made for human use. E.g., Roads, buildings, pipes.

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life expectancy

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the average age a person is likely to live depending on the region they live in.

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lived experience

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an actual account of someone’s experience living in a place. This can vary due to factors such as age, gender, and economic situation.

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lower layer super output areas (LLSOA’s)

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A segment of the UK with either 1500 residents, or 650 households.

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North/South divide

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The separation between the north of the UK, and the ‘overheated’ south.

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perception

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The different ways people’s lived experiences and views of a place interact and affect that place.

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place

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geographical space which is shaped by individuals and communities over time.

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post-code lottery

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the uneven distribution of health services and personal health nationally.

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poverty (UK)

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in the UK, a household with an income of 60% lower than the average is considered to be in poverty.

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primary sector

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a region of employment which involved acquiring raw materials.

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pump priming

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where the government invests regeneration into a place with the expectation that outside investors and companies will contribute to this regeneration due to attraction.

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quality of life

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the different levels of socio-economic wellbeing individuals experience in an area.

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quinary sector

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employment which involves the highest level of decision making in the economy.

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rebranding

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the marketing side of regeneration, focused on attracting residents, businesses, and investors.

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regeneration

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the gradual renewal of a place, or the more radical and short-term change made to a degredated area.

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re-imaging

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making a place more appealing and attractive to live and work in.

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reinventor cities

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cities which have deindustrialised, and therefore have relaced this sector of work with highly-paid, highly-skilled jobs such as in IT or creative design.

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replicator cities

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cities which have deindustrialised, and therefore replaces employment with low-paid, and low-skilled tertiary employment, such as call centres.

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rural-urban continuum

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the unbroken transition of rural dwellers transferring to more densely-populated, urban environments.

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rust-belt

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a once powerful industrial region n the US, which slowly fell into decline of industry, and therefore deinsustrialisation followed.

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secondary sector

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an employment sector focused on the manufacturing and assembly process.

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tertiary employment

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employment based on the provision of service.

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sink estate

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regions or estates associated social and economic degradation and high crime rates.

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social segregation

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the separation of high and low income groups in different locations.

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spiral of decline

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the process whereby initial catalyst for change can cause degradation and decline within an area.

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studentification

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the process of students filling an area due to close educational provision.

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sustainable regeneration

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a process of regeneration whereby all socio-economic and environmental means are met with the guarantee of their continued existence for future generations.

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Full-time employment

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Work which requires you to be working for 35-40 hours a week. Often divided among five days of the week.

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Temporary employment

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Employment under a fixed-term contract. Unlike permanent employment which is unending.

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Employment

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Having a paid job

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self-employment

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Working for oneself or as a freelancer, not under the employment of anyone else.

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Destination Tourism

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The decision to visit a place because of a single attraction, for a short period.