Newcastle 2

Question 1

Name 2 social challenges
(Scotswood)

Answer 1

Many people unemployed because Vickers Factory shut down
As a result, area is deprived – no hot water, central heating, 47% leave school with good GCSE
Death rates are above average

Question 2

Name 2 economic challenges

Answer 2

Deindustrialisation – 1.6m manufacturing jobs lost since 1960s
Inner city areas such as Scotswood face economic decline

Question 3

Name 2 environmental challenges

Answer 3

City built new housing causing urban sprawl. NGP is on greenfields, destroying red squirrel habitats
Waste disposal is an increasing issue as landfill sites are full

Question 4

How has the historic building by the Quayside been regenerated?

Answer 4

£2m to transform, include Baltic flour mill and The Sage, a concert venue. Boosted culture and increased tourism

Question 5

How has Newcastle Business Park been regenerated?

Answer 5

£140m development of offices on derelict land
Reduced employment, created over 2000 jobs