Lesson 20 Flashcards
(23 cards)
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
How has the Eden project been unsuccessful? (3)
started to decline, employ people
no motorways, caused congestion, pollution
public transport not used
Why does Cornwall need regenerating?
population
isolation
decline in services, housing, economy
What did Cornwall focus their regeneration on? (2)
new visitors and good services
What were Cornwall’s main strategies?
mini breaks
A younger market
Cornish pasties attraction
What is Objective 1?
programmes set up to help reduce differences in social and economic conditions within the EU.
Cornwall was granted Objective One funding and new potential businesses could approach funding bodies, such as local councils
How can the internet help with regeneration?
People can move to rural areas and work from home even though high- speed broadband connections tend to be focused in densely populated areas.
How can the radio help with regeneration?
can cater to specific needs discussing local issues in local dialect helping people to feel more connected helping to rebrand and make people feel more positive. Stations can support local business.
How can films help with regeneration?
Rural areas can be rebranded into good locations for filming
eg Vera
