REGENERATING PLACES - LESSON 6 - UNSUCCESSFUL PLACES AND OTHER TYPES OF AREA Flashcards
What are some examples of unsuccessful places
Hulme, Manchester
Detroit, michigan
What are some visible signs of deprivation
Abandoned buildings
Broken windows
Cracked streets
Litter
Rubble
Vandalism
Deserted
What was the population of Detroit in 1950
1.85 million - 4th largest city in the US
What did the population of detroit from between 2000 - 2010
2000: 951270
2010: 718777
What is the 25% reduction in the population of detroit due to
The decline in car manufacturing industry based in Michigan
How many seats in congress did Michigan have in 1960 compared to today
19 - now 14 due to population decline
Why did the Mayer of detroit - Dave Bing, dispute the census data regarding its population
History of undercounting residents in larger cities, claiming it had failed to verify another 40,000 residents due to state funding
What were the debts of detroit in 2013
£18.5 billion, declared bankrupt
How many families in Detroit are under the poverty line
1/3
What is Detroits murder rate
45 people per 100,000
2/3s of murders are drug related
What is a sink estate
These are housing estates characterised by high levels of economic and social deprivation and crime, especially domestic violence, drugs and gangs
What are the priorities when regenerating a sink estate
Improved socio-economic situations
Education and healthcare
Housing and community
Employment
Infrastructure and transport links
Basic standards
Reduce crime
What is an example of a sink estate
Hulme, Manchester
What was the unemployment in Hulme in 1991 and long term unemployment
39%
Long-term - 51%
What percentage of Hulme occupants left school without an education
74%
What % of Hulme were on income support
60%
When were the two regeneration attempts for Hulme
1960s - failed
1990s - success
What are commuter villages
These are settlements that have a proportion of the population living in them who commute out daily or weekly, usually to larger settlements either nearby or further away
What are the priorities for a commuter village
Good infrastructure/transport
Facilities eg. Schools and Doctors
Stimulating local economy to prevent dormancy
Maintaining green space
What is an example of a commuter village
Bishops Cleeve
What as the population of Bishops Cleeve in 1900
400
What was the population of Bishops Cleeve in 2012
15000
How far away is Bishops Cleeve from Cheltenham
3.3 Miles
What large industries are located in Cheltenham, that people who live in Bishops Cleeve may work for
GCHQ, Smiths Industries, GE Aviation
When was Cleeve Secondary school established
1956
What is a Gated community
Found in Urban and rural settlements as either individual buildings or groups of houses. Landscapes of surveillance with CCTV and security guards deter access by unknown people and reduce crime
What are the priorities for a gated community
Reduce crime
Segregate incomers who may pose a threat
Increase security
Maintain value of properties
What is an example of a Gated community
Hidden Hills - LA
St Georges Hill - Surrey
What is the population and land coverage of the Hidden Hills
1,856
Covers 1.7 miles
What is the mean household income in the Hidden Hills
$200000
What is the mean house price in the hidden hills
$1000000
When was the last arson attack in the hidden hills
2001
What percentage of people who live in the hidden hills are white
87.4%
Who are some notable residents of St Georges Hill
John Lennon
Elton John
Sir Tom Jones
John Terry
Sir Nick Faldo
What are some of the leisure activities in St Georges Hill
Golf club - Top 100 in country
Tennis club - 32 courts
4 Squash courts
Gym and air conditioned studio
Olympic swimming pool
Creche
Beauty spa
Sauna and steam room
Where is St Georges Hill located
Weybridge, Surrey
What is a way to qualitatively and quantitatively measure a place
QL: Local community surveys - provides opinions and stakeholders
QT: Governmental sources such as National census or IMD
What is civic engagement
The ways in which people participate in their community in order to improve the quality of life for others, or to shape their communities future
What are some reasons why levels of engagement may vary
Age and social class
In a 2013 audit of political engagement, what percentage of 18-34 year olds will absolutely not vote, compared to those who absolutely would
will not: 12%
Will: 3%
In 2015, what percentage of 18-24 year olds voted in various elections
44%
In a 2013 audit of political engagement, what percentage of 65+ year olds will absolutely not vote, compared to those who absolutely would
Will not: 7%
Will: 8%
Why would a younger person may not want to vote
Excluded from political campaigns, no interest, no attachment to place
What is a grey vote
a person who is unsure who to vote for, primarily between the ages of 24-65
Hence campaigns more likely to target them, and exclude younger people
What are the 4 different social classes
AB
C1
C2
DE
What proportion of the wealth do the top 5% hold
20%
What percentage of AB social grade would vote
63%
What percentage of DE social grade would vote
39%
Why would a wealthier person be more likely to vote
More disposable income to invest into activities eg. sports, youth clubs - increasing engagement
Why may a poorer person be less likely to vote
No disposable income to invest into local activities, unable to join community, working to survive
