Newcastle regeneration Flashcards

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1
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when did riots occur in inner city areas of Ncl?

A

1991/1992

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2
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what happened to employment in Vicker’s factory from 1940-1970?

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fell from around 20,000 to 3,000

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how much was spent on the regeneration of the quayside/

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£430mil govt. money and £1114mil private sector money

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4
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how many local people got jobs as a result of the regeneration of the quayside?

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2,000

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5
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give an example of redevelopment along the quayside and how much did it cost?

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Sage built on derelict wasteland. Cost over £70mil

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what was renewed along the quayside and what is it now?

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Baltic flour mill closed in 1981, is now a centre for contemporary art

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give a -ve of the regeneration of the quayside

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focussed on the service sector/managerial posts rather than manufacturing and most housing is expensive

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what does UDC stand for and why were they set up?

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Urban development corporations- to regenerate selected inner city areas with large amounts of derelict/vacant land

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9
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when did the shipyards start to decline in Ncl?

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1970-1990

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