Newcastle Quayside Flashcards
What does UDC stand for?
Urban Development Corporations
Why were the UDC set up?
to regenerate selected inner city areas with large amounts of derelict land/vacant land
How much money was given to help fund the regeneration of the Quayside?
£430 million of gov money
£1114 million of private sector money
Give an example of redevelopment along the Quayside and how much did it cost?
- Sage built on derelict wasteland
- over £70 million
What was renewed along the Quayside and what is it now?
- Baltic flour mill closed in 1981
- now a centre for contemporary art
Negatives of the regeneration of the Quayside
- focussed on service sector and managerial posts rather than manufacturing
- most housing is expensive
When did riots occur in inner city areas in Newcastle?
1991 - 1992
When did the shipyards start to decline in Newcastle?
1970 - 1990
How many local people got jobs as a result of the regeneration of the Quayside?
2000
How much money was spent on the Baltic renewal?
£50 million
What happened to the employment in Vicker’s factory from 1940-1970?
fell from around 20,000 to 3,000
