Lesson14 Flashcards
Why did Detroit fall into decline? (4)
Ford closed down main employment - job loses
unemployment - less taxes paid - less services (cycle of deprivation)
people left to find jobs - hosing derelict
environmental decay - fly tipping - half of kids live in poverty
segregation - negative image
How has regeneration helped Detroit? (3)
community engagement - recreation, gardens 20km squared of land available
land use changes - research plots, generating power
plans for high tech car plant, creating employment
Currently there is how many jobs per 100 people in Detroit?
27
What race is 82% of the population in Detroit?
African American
What are crime rates like in Detroit?
high, 20,000 people killed in last 3 years
What was the lowest population of Detroit?
55,000 Vs peak of 1.86 million in 1950s
In Newcastle, what kind of regeneration was the quayside?
Art/culture led
In Newcastle, what regeneration took place at the quayside? (3)
offices and housing built
Sage and Baltic
Pedestrianised
In Newcastle, what kind of regeneration was Eldon Square?
Retail led
In Newcastle, what regeneration took place at Eldon Square? (2)
Green space
New shops and restaurants - successful
In Newcastle, what regeneration took place at the Ouseburn? (4)
300 micro businesses mixed use office spaces Ouseburn trust - key player Art walk Successful - no derelict buildings
In Newcastle, what kind of regeneration was Scotswood?
Housing led
In Newcastle, what regeneration took place at Scotswood? (2)
Benwell Scotts action plan
1800 sustainable houses to be built
Why did Scottswood in Newcastle need regeneration? (5)
low levels of education - disadvantaged
schools require improvement
high levels of unemployment
high crime rates
