Regeneration Case Studies Flashcards
Where is Stratford?
London UK
How many affordable new homes were meant to be available
2,800 but even these are unaffordable for Newham’s poorest
In what year was the % of affordable housing in Stratford lowered and what was it lowered too
2016 - 50% to 31%
What type of regeneration was Stratford?
Mainly Sports led regeneration but both Retail led with Westfield shopping centre
How much investment did the olympics bring to East London
£9bn
How was investment in Stratford spent
Transport - with the development of the new Stratford international station
Sports Facilities - The Queen Elizabeth Stadium and the Aquatic centre
Environmental Improvements - Regeneration of previous derelict and disused land which was contaminated with chemicals from the past industrial industry
What football team now play at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium
West Ham
How many jobs were lost as a result of Stratford redevelopment
4964
How many families in Newham live in overcrowded properties
One in four families
In 2015 how many households were on the waiting list for a home
16,000
What did the redevelopment of the Lea river achieve
Decontamination of the land , Improved local health and made a once derelict area pleasant and attractive to be
What UK city is pulling away from the rest of the country
London
How much of the UKs economic growth does London generate
1/5
Why are people moving to London for there careers
The best careers are in London , Boris Johnson ex Mayor and PM said London is a respiratory machine it sucks up talent then benefits the rest of UK
What % of national polls believe that London damages the economy
24%
What type of economy does London have?
Consumer Economy
What has large amount of choice within London led to?
Strong competition and high standards
What is an example of FDI led regeneration in London
Battersea Power Station with high end shops , restaurants and high standard housing
Where were the investors from who invested in Battersea?
Malaysia
What has FDI in london led to?
House price increase and house being bought up by elite migrants
What could be argued FDI is doing in London
Pushing Londoners out of their own city
What is the issue with Londons rapid growing population
The population is growing faster than the rest of Britain leaving london vulnerable to overcrowding
Why is so much national going into london and not elsewhere?
If london is not invested in it could damage the economy
How many people will be living in London by 2031
10 million
Where is Torquay
South Devon , UK
What % of business were closed in Torquay as of 2013
11.4%
What in 2013 was Torquays employment rate?
71.4%
What was the crime rate at Torquays town centre
201 crimes per 100 ppl , 3x higher than the towns overall average
between 2004-15 how much Torquays multiple deprivation score increase by
14
What sort of culture arose in Torquay between the 1990s ans 2000s
culture of binge drinking
What was the economy in Torquay based off
Fishing and Agriculture
What century was the railway lines to Torquay built
Late 19th century
In what year was Torquays first tourism marketing campaign produced
1902
What are the jobs like in Torquay
Seasonal and low paying
What did cheaper foreign travel abroad mean for Torquay
depleted local economy , low skills base and family breakdowns
