pepys estate deptford case study

Question 1

who are the main stakeholders?

Answer 1

Hyde Group, Residents and local council

Question 2

where is pepys estate deptford?

Answer 2

located opposite canary wharf on the river thames

Question 3

what was it’s purpose in the 1800s?

Answer 3

used to be a dockyard

Question 4

what happened during ww2?

Answer 4

it was bombed heavily

Question 5

what happened in the 50s/60s?

Answer 5

attempt to revive the area - bulldozed and replaced with large housing estate - modern and had good reputation

Question 6

what happened in the 80s?

Answer 6

austerity under thatcher caused crime corridors and muggings causing the area to become more undesirable

Question 7

what happened in the 90s?

Answer 7

had more investment from the local council and became more popular

Question 8

what happened in the 2000s?

Answer 8

Hyde Group (affordable housing) partnered with local council and regenerated the area - landlords bought out flats and rented out for higher prices - older residents priced out

Question 9

who won?

Answer 9

newer residents (yuppies) and hyde group along with local council

Question 10

who lost?

Answer 10

older residents (and environment to some extent)

Question 11

overall was it successful?

Answer 11

to some extent - newer stakeholders benefitted but older residents and the environment did not