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Regeneration Flashcards

1
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Why did the lace market (from 17th century) in Nottingham decline?

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As there was competition with the Lancashire cotton industry.

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What was the lace market replaced with?

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-The Broadway Cinema.
-2 museums were devoted to the lace market and criminal justice.
-The largest factory was turned into a college building (Adam’s building).

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Describe the characteristics of Bramcote.

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-School and a pub.
-Low traffic levels.
-Least deprived area.
-Family-oriented - driveways+gardens.
-High income.

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What is the highest proportion of age categories in Bramcote?

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45-59.

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What type of occupation do most people have in Bramcote?

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Professional occupations due to high education levels.

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How is Detroit suffering from the spiral of decline?

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Deindustrialisation due to the global shift.
Population fell from 1.5 million -> 680000 in 40 years.
Household income is $25000.
Many abandoned areas.

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What is the poverty rate in Detroit?

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38%.

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What was the aim of the Heathrow expansion project?

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To build a 3rd runway to create jobs and boost international trade.

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What are the strengths of the Heathrow expansion?

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+Cost effective.
+Increases the UK’s competitiveness.
+Creates jobs.

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What are the weaknesses of the Heathrow expansion?

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-More noise and air pollution.
-Will become the biggest emitter of CO2 in the UK.
-It involves displacing 761 homes and increasing noise pollution for those living nearby.

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What is the aim of the EU and immigration strategy?

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To create strategies to prevent/reduce people coming to the UK by boats illegally. The asylum system costs the UK around £3 billion a year.

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What are the strengths of the EU and immigration strategies?

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+It allows the government to support those who have come via safe routes.
+Can prevent deaths of those who travel by boat.

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What are the weaknesses of the EU and immigration strategies?

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-Unethical.
-Costs money to form a strategy.

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What is the aim of the fracking government strategy?

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To increase the access the UK has to oil and gas.

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Who are the key players involved in the fracking strategy?

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Greenpeace - strongly against it.
Ineos.
Conservative government.
Halliburton - first company to carry out fracking operations.

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What are the strengths of the fracking strategy?

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+Investment could reach £3.7 billion.
+Reduces reliance on conventional.

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What are the weaknesses of the fracking strategy?

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-Can cause EQs.
-Non-renewable energy.
-Uses lots of water.

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What is the aim of the HS2 project?

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To improve connections between large cities more efficiently. However, the section that connects to the North has been cancelled.

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Who are the key players of the HS2 strategy?

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The local authorities.
Woodland and wildlife trusts - against it as it destroys the environment.
Residents - villages will be displaced.

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What are the strengths of the HS2 strategy?

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+Largely decreases travel time.
+Reduces the amount of CO2 used by lorries.

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What are the weaknesses of the HS2 strategy?

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-It damages the environment.
-Very expensive - £49 billion.

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What is the aim of the housing strategy?

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To build 300000 houses a year to meet demand.

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Who are the key players in the housing strategy?

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National planning policy framework - aimed to build 1.5 million houses between 2015-2022. They were 46000 short.

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What are the strengths of the housing strategy?

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+Makes housing more affordable.
+Combats the housing crisis.

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What are the weaknesses of the housing strategy?

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-Increased urban sprawl leading to environmental damage.

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Why does Cornwall need regeneration?

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It relies on seasonal tourism.
Doesn’t have any main roads leading to it.

27
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Who are the key players of the Eden Project?

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National Lottery - £56 million.
EU - £50 million.
UK government - £20 million.

28
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Describe the background of the Eden Project.

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It used to be an old quarry.
Local residents have free entry.
It’s a garden centre, education centre and meeting location.

29
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What are the strengths of the Eden Project?

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+Positive multiplier effect and job creation.
+Generated £2 billion in the local economy.
+Prevents brain drain.
+Overcomes Cornwall’s isolation.

30
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What are the strengths of the Eden Project?

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+Positive multiplier

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What are the weaknesses of the Eden Project?

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-Doesn’t bring the economy away from tourism.
-Increased noise and air pollution due to increased traffic.
-£27.50 entry fee.

32
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What is the aim of the Newquay Aerohub Science Park?

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To encourage aerospace investment near Newquay Airport.

33
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What are the strengths of the Newquay Aerohub Science Park.

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+Creates 480 jobs, 200 million of activity by 2028.
+20 years of planning freedom.

34
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What are the weaknesses of Newquay Aerohub Science Park?

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-Not well connected.
-They have to evacuate the surrounding area when launching.

35
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What is the background of combined unis of Cornwall?

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Old college buildings were used.
Green belt land used.

36
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Who are the key players of the combined unis of Cornwall?

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Truro and Penwith colleges.
Uni college of Falmouth and Exeter uni.

37
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What are the strengths of the combined unis of Cornwall?

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+Creates smarter people.
+Increasing the economy for bars and restaurants.
+Increased architecture makes the area look better.
+Prevents brain drain.

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What are the weaknesses of the combined unis of Cornwall?

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-Not everyone can afford to pay for education.
-Attracts low rent students.
-Air and noise pollution.

39
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Describe the characteristics of Dunkirk and Lenton.

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Part of the inner city = less schools, families and green spaces.
Student orientated area (low cost housing).

40
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What was the highest proportion of age in Dunkirk and Lenton?

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20-24.

41
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What is the highest occupation level in Dunkirk and Lenton?

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Elementary occupations are the highest - due to uni students.

42
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What is the background to Glasgow’s rebranding?

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Had a reputation of drug abuse and alcoholism, especially in the Gorbals (an area known for drug abuse, deprivation and crime).
It’s a ship building industry collapsed due to competition.
1330 people died in 2021 due to drug abuse.
It went through flagship rebranding.

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What rebranding occurred in Glasgow?

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Cultural- “Miles better” campaign led it to become 1990 capital of culture.
Economic- created a marketing campaign to encourage private investment.
Sport- Commonwealth games 2014, created 2100 jobs.
Environmental- repurposed derelict land into green spaces.
Infrastructure- 50 new subway stations were created.

44
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What are the strengths of the Glasgow rebranding?

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+Makes use of derelict space = more attractive.
+Encourages gentrification of housing.

45
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What are the weaknesses of the Glasgow rebranding?

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-Costly to maintain.
-Money spent on culture could have been spent on deprivation.

46
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What is the background and who are the key players of the Brontë country.

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Part of West Yorkshire and Lancashire.
It’s a made up place.
National trust is a key player.

47
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Describe the rebranding of the Brontë country.

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Farm diversification - farm shops, tea room, gallery, paint balling, 10 equestrian centres.
20 outdoor events - running since 2000, successful until the pandemic, farmers markets.

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What is the background of the Kielder forests rural rebranding?

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900000 salmon are bred here a year to replenish rivers.
Population 194.
Only 1 bus to Newcastle a week.
Biggest man made forest in Europe.
50% of red forest population live here.

49
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Who are the key players in the Kielder rebranding?

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The forestry commission - 2.5 million new trees are planted each year, 500000 cubic metres of timber chopped.

50
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Describe the rebranding of Kielder.

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Observatory for tourism - there’s no light pollution, 45000 visitors since 2008.
Reservoir - 345000 visitors, 11km long.
Outdoor adventures - campsites, playground, garden centre, positive multiplier effect, attracted businesses.

51
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What is the Grampound community shop?

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A community shop that helps the village keep up with basic services.
Helped with high isolation+travel costs.
257/280 households became shareholders.

52
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What and where is Nottingham Science Park?

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In Dunkirk and Lenton.
Opportunity for pioneering, socially like-minded businesses to share and promote products, research/tech that contributes to innovation.

53
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Which companies are investing in Nottingham Science Park?

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CBRE.
Scitech.
Merit.

54
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What are the strengths of Nottingham Science Park?

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+Positive multiplier effect.
+Speeds up science growth in the Midlands.
+Creates 200 well-paying jobs.

55
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What are the weaknesses of Nottingham Science Park?

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-Doesn’t reverse the 4 Ds.
-Website doesn’t work.

56
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Why did Newham need regeneration?

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Social - one of the most deprived areas in London. 56% of housing is rented - a lot of council housing - one of the most overcrowded housing estates in England. Unemployment rate is 6.7% (average 4.7%).
Environmental - abandoned land was used as a dumping ground. Soil contained chemicals used in WW2 weapons. Lots of polluted land and water.
Economic - 40% work full time, 6.7% unemployed. House prices increased whilst incomes stayed the same.

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Who are the key players in Newham’s regeneration?

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London government.
East London host boroughs.
Residents.
Local organisations.

58
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Describe the habitat plan for Newham Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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Creation of 45 hectares of wildlife habitat.
4000 trees and 400000 plants were planted.
Polluted groundwater was treated.

59
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Describe the recycling/reusing scheme from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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200 buildings were used to create the park, 97% of this was reused.

60
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Describe the Here East regeneration.

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Digital and creative industry hub.
Supports innovation and start up businesses.
£100 million to redevelop.
3800 working onsite.

61
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Describe the East Village regeneration.

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Home to 6000 people.
2818 homes.
Well-connected to London centre.

62
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Describe the Westfield regeneration.

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Well-connected.
Created 10000 jobs, 3700 going to local people.
250 shops, 65 restaurants.
Largest shopping centre in Europe.

63
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What commitments did they make and break in 2005?

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There was supposed to be 50% affordable housing, 100 community land trust homes.
Broken promises: levels of affordable housing between 0-24%, no community land trust homes.

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