Management of regeneration- local government Flashcards

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1
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how can a local government manage regeneration

A

competing for investment
local decision making
contemporary regeneration strategies(sport led)

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what are foot loose investors

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businesses that are not tied to traditional manufacturing centres by heavy raw materials and their transport requirements

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why did Detroit fall into decline

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car manufacturing moved to Asia in the 1970’s
causing de-industrialisation

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what retail areas are they in Birmingham

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bull ring
mailbox
fort Dunlop retail park

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what entertainment centres are there in Birmingham

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star city
sea life centre

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what employments areas are there in Birmingham

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Aston science park
jewellery quarter

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what residential areas are there in Birmingham

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Brindley place

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how had Birmingham been described in the past

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“Godless, concrete urban hell”

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why was the custard factory regenerated

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lack of creative jobs
when uni degrees were finished they would typically leave Birmingham for Bristol and Brighton
to deal with this the custard factory became Birmingham’s creative sector

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why was clay lanes estate created

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1977 creating a community for vulnerable single people in Newham London

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what was the problem with the clay lanes estate

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the site was designated for the Olympics athletes village
430 residents were forced to move
several small businesses were evicted

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who was Ian Sinclair and what happened to him

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spoke out about the moving of clay lanes estate residents
was banned from speaking in local libraries
Local authority didn’t want any opposition

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what are the two challenges for high street shops

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competition form out of town shopping centres
rapid growth of internet shopping

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how much did the government invest to ensure growth in high street jobs

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£1 billion

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which high streets are likely to prosper? (from regeneration)

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those that offer a diverse range of opportunities( activities and leisure)

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what government actions encouraged high street shopping

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more click and collect locations, pop-up shops and gyms

encouraging street markets

changes to business rates so smaller companies can compete with chains

17
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What general examples of tourist led regeneration are there

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Individual households offering B&B
Custom built centres (Centre parcs)
Leisure parks and skate parks
Heritage themed attractions

18
Q

What is the problem with UK Tourism (staycation)

A

“Volatile” as staycations are vert weather reliant

19
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What is a local example of regeneration

A

Newport international sport village or cathedral square plaza

20
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What was a funding problem for the london 2012 olympics

A

Funding was taken away from the arts

21
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Why is cultural regeneration succeful?

A

Long standing list to visit locations of influential and famous people

22
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where did Liverpool regenerate

A

Dockland area

23
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Why did Liverpool regenerate their dockland

A

Using the Beatles as a draw and catalyst

24
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How many visitors have been drawn to Liverpool becuase of the beatles

A

2 million

25
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How much is spent by visiotrs to Liverpool each year

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Around £400 million

26
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What percnetage of farmers and urban dwellers use some form of diversification

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50%

27
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How can agricultural areas be diversified

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Farming unusual animals - ostrich, llamas and alpacas
People will visit for animals and spend money at the farm shop

Farm shops (diddly squat farm shop by Jeremy Clarkson)
Off road driving experiences

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What are some non-agricultural diversification examples

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Redundant rural buildings turned into offices

B&B
Glamping - Herefordshire glamping
Golf courses

29
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How does the government regenerate the environment? (example)

A

Environmental stewardship scheme

30
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What does permission from the forestry commission allow

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Planting
Felling
Managing woodlands