Newcastle regeneration Flashcards
when did riots occur in inner city areas of Ncl?
1991/1992
what happened to employment in Vicker’s factory from 1940-1970?
fell from around 20,000 to 3,000
how much was spent on the regeneration of the quayside/
£430mil govt. money and £1114mil private sector money
how many local people got jobs as a result of the regeneration of the quayside?
2,000
give an example of redevelopment along the quayside and how much did it cost?
Sage built on derelict wasteland. Cost over £70mil
what was renewed along the quayside and what is it now?
Baltic flour mill closed in 1981, is now a centre for contemporary art
give a -ve of the regeneration of the quayside
focussed on the service sector/managerial posts rather than manufacturing and most housing is expensive
what does UDC stand for and why were they set up?
Urban development corporations- to regenerate selected inner city areas with large amounts of derelict/vacant land
when did the shipyards start to decline in Ncl?
1970-1990