Regeneration Case Studies Flashcards
What retail improvements were made to Stratford
A new Westfield shopping centre was constructed within walking distance of the Olympic park
How was transport improved in Stratford
The rail, bus and cycle routes were improved to cater for the volume of people visiting during the olympics and for residents afterwards. A new rail station was built at Stratford international
How was housing developed in Stratford
The accommodation that was built for Olympic athletes in the Olympic village was converted into new housing for 2,800 people
How did the Olympic park develop Stratford
- an area of 350 hectares of derelict land was converted into sports and residential facilities
- 100 hectares of new green space, with 4000 trees and 600,000 tonnes of soil cleaned ( remove contaminants like arsenic and ammonia)
- 3km of rivers and canals were cleaned and 230,000 cubic metres of contaminated groundwater was removed
How have sports facilities developed in Stratford
- the Olympic stadium has become the London stadium, which is home to West Ham football club
- the London aquatics centre has become a public swimming pool
How does Stratford fit all 4 urban regeneration strategies
- sport led regeneration is clear with London stadium, aquatic centre and olympics
- tourism lead regeneration is evident because the Olympic park hosted the Olympic Games
- retail led regeneration is shown by the construction of Westfield shopping centre
- culture led regeneration is shown by the establishment of museums like the Victoria and Albert museum east nearby
International impact of regeneration In Stratford
- the presences of many MNC retailers like Zara in Westfield shopping centre illustrates the significance of global influences on places
- the Olympic park was built initially to host the Olympic Games. London probably only won the rights to the 2012 Olympics because of good rail, underground and air transport links
Salford quays regeneration
- over 100 hectares of old industrial land was developed by Salford city council and private investors like peel holdings
- large lengths of canals and water frontages were cleaned and new vegetation was planted
Transport into Salford quays
The Manchester metro link was extended to reach Salford quays and media city. It now connects directly into Manchester Piccadilly metro station
Ocean gateway project - Salford quays
- peel holdings are now planning the ocean gateway project, which is currently the largest development project in the uk
- they plan to invest in the Manchester ship cancel route, which links Manchester and Liverpool
- the project has a 50 year plan, encompassing the development of renewable energy resources and the regeneration of abandoned dock lands
Interest groups in the regeneration of Salford quays
The developers of Salford quays worked closely with environmental interest groups like the RSPB (which conserves wildlife habitats) when doing river restoration work
Landmark buildings in Salford quays
- landmark buildings like the Lowry theatre, Lowry shopping centre, and the imperial war museum north were opened around Salford quays
- an area called media city has been developed and media organisations like the bbc have moves there
International influences of Salford quays
The presence of many MNC retailers like testing and M&S on the lowrys shopping centre illustrates the significance of global influences on places
Urban Regeneration strategies in Salford quays
-tourism led regeneration is evident because the Lowry theatre and imperial war museum . They are also landmark buildings
- retail led regeneration is shown by the construction of a shopping centre nearby
- culture led regeneration is shown by the establishment of museums like the imperial war museum north of
Employment in Salford quays
2,300 bbc staff are now employed in media city in Salford quays. Many of these jobs are full time, which is likely to be views as more favourable by stakeholders relative to jobs with zero hour contracts
Positive feedback loop in Salford quays
Rather than experiencing a spiral of decline, it is possible that Salford quays could create a positive feedback loop.
- by creating new jobs and landmark buildings and retail experiences, more people and jobs could be attracted to the area in a continuous cycle
Where is croyde
Croyde is a small village on the northern coast of Devon. It has nearby sandy beaches and old buildings, including thatched cottages, which provide it with an old-world charm. The traditional main employer, agriculture, is declining
Culture lead regeneration in croyde
- during June, croyde hosts the ‘golden coats ocean fest’. This festival is a celebration of surfing and music
- there is also a deckchair cinema outside for people to watch films and other forms of entertainment
Seasonal employment in croyde
- lots of the jobs that are created in croyde are seasonal, with most jobs only at peak surfing season or during festivals
Urban strategy of regeneration in croyde
- de-industrialised cities often try to use their old buildings to make cool offices
- croyde needs to maintain its rustic image, its hip-ness for the people who want to go surfing there, and yet not over commercialise - a challenging balancing act
Tourism led regeneration in croyde
- local farmers have converted buildings into B&B accommodation and turned fields into campsites and caravan parks to cater to the tourists visiting croyde to surf and for festivals
Sport led regeneration in croyde
Croyde has become a centre for surfing, with some local businesses promoting the activity and welcoming visitors
Local council in croyde
The local council has supported the developments by granting planning permission for campsites, new B&Bs and allowing festivals to go ahead
