Management of regeneration- local government Flashcards
how can a local government manage regeneration
competing for investment
local decision making
contemporary regeneration strategies(sport led)
what are foot loose investors
businesses that are not tied to traditional manufacturing centres by heavy raw materials and their transport requirements
why did Detroit fall into decline
car manufacturing moved to Asia in the 1970’s
causing de-industrialisation
what retail areas are they in Birmingham
bull ring
mailbox
fort Dunlop retail park
what entertainment centres are there in Birmingham
star city
sea life centre
what employments areas are there in Birmingham
Aston science park
jewellery quarter
what residential areas are there in Birmingham
Brindley place
how had Birmingham been described in the past
“Godless, concrete urban hell”
why was the custard factory regenerated
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
why was clay lanes estate created
1977 creating a community for vulnerable single people in Newham London
what was the problem with the clay lanes estate
the site was designated for the Olympics athletes village
430 residents were forced to move
several small businesses were evicted
who was Ian Sinclair and what happened to him
spoke out about the moving of clay lanes estate residents
was banned from speaking in local libraries
Local authority didn’t want any opposition
what are the two challenges for high street shops
competition form out of town shopping centres
rapid growth of internet shopping
how much did the government invest to ensure growth in high street jobs
£1 billion
which high streets are likely to prosper? (from regeneration)
those that offer a diverse range of opportunities( activities and leisure)
what government actions encouraged high street shopping
more click and collect locations, pop-up shops and gyms
encouraging street markets
changes to business rates so smaller companies can compete with chains
What general examples of tourist led regeneration are there
Individual households offering B&B
Custom built centres (Centre parcs)
Leisure parks and skate parks
Heritage themed attractions
What is the problem with UK Tourism (staycation)
“Volatile” as staycations are vert weather reliant
What is a local example of regeneration
Newport international sport village or cathedral square plaza
What was a funding problem for the london 2012 olympics
Funding was taken away from the arts
Why is cultural regeneration succeful?
Long standing list to visit locations of influential and famous people
where did Liverpool regenerate
Dockland area
Why did Liverpool regenerate their dockland
Using the Beatles as a draw and catalyst
How many visitors have been drawn to Liverpool becuase of the beatles
2 million
How much is spent by visiotrs to Liverpool each year
Around £400 million
What percnetage of farmers and urban dwellers use some form of diversification
50%
How can agricultural areas be diversified
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
What are some non-agricultural diversification examples
Redundant rural buildings turned into offices
B&B
Glamping - Herefordshire glamping
Golf courses
How does the government regenerate the environment? (example)
Environmental stewardship scheme
What does permission from the forestry commission allow
Planting
Felling
Managing woodlands
