Lesson 20 Flashcards
Why is rural regeneration harder than urban regeneration? (4)
economically weaker
Smaller population density
Lack of investment leads to lack of opportunities
brain drain younger people move out
Key players in rural regeneration? (3)
local/national government
private companies/investors
tourist board
Why is there less money available in rural areas? (2)
not as many people visit
Less interest from big businesses
Why is it hard to get planning permission in rural areas?
concern over environment (national parks)
What are top down decisions?
government have big influence on development with little people involved
Top Down benefits? (2)
large scale project
brings money into area
Top down drawbacks? (2)
local knowledge ignored
could have negative effect on locals
What are bottom up decisions?
Project ran by a small group
bottom up benefits? (2)
local people involved
benefit community
bottom up drawbacks? (2)
small scale project
small impact
What is a partnership?
Combined best features of top down and bottom up
Partnership benefits?
funded by national lottery
Partnership drawbacks?
Decision making long
what is the Eden project?
A clay pit turned into a biome
How has the Eden project been a success? (3)
Knock on effects, new hotels and restaurants (multiplier effect)
8 mil visitors
employed 400 people locally, unemployment fell
