Newcastle regeneration

Question 1

when did riots occur in inner city areas of Ncl?

Answer 1

1991/1992

Question 2

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

Answer 2

fell from around 20,000 to 3,000

Question 3

how much was spent on the regeneration of the quayside/

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

2,000

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Sage built on derelict wasteland. Cost over £70mil

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

give a -ve of the regeneration of the quayside

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

when did the shipyards start to decline in Ncl?

Answer 9

1970-1990