Newham- [An example of an urban regeneration project]

Question 1

What is background of Newham?

Answer 1

-Newham, East London.
-Suffered to deindustrialisation- used to be an industrial heartland having many products shipped there.

Question 2

Why did Newham need Gentrification?

Answer 2

-Suffered from Deindustrialisation.
-Large numbers of unemployment.
-4th worst crime crate in London & life expectancy below UK average.

Question 3

What are features of the regeneration project?

Answer 3

-Large brownfield sites cleared to create Lee Valley Park (largest urban park since Victorian era).
-schools and community centres to accommodate residents. —-DLR improved, Sporting Facilities available for public in Lee Valley.