Regeneration EQ3

Question 1

Role of national government in infrastructure investment?

Answer 1

• HS2 (connect north n south)
• Heathrow expansion
• motorways
• pump priming

Question 2

Role of government planning? (3)

Answer 2

• planning laws - greenbelt/national interests over local
• house building - tackles housing crisis
• fracking - economic growth but damages environment

Question 3

Government decision making and how it’s impacted growth?

Answer 3

Deregulation of capital markets;
-open to investment 
-increased connectivity 
Immigration laws;
-pressure on services and housing 
-skill gaps filled
-increased gdp 
-lower ageing pop

Question 4

Role of local governments? (4)

Answer 4

Draw up plans for ..

• areas for new housing
• areas for commercial development
• new infrastructure
• priorities for regeneration

Question 5

Examples of local regeneration to attract investment

Answer 5

• science parks
• shopping malls
• business parks

Question 6

Local interest groups involvement in decision making? (4)

Answer 6

Chambers of commerce:
-persuade governments to invest in infrastructure and education
Trade union:
-represent workers and pay/conditions
Education:
-provide the skilled workers needed to attract investment
Local groups:
-prevent negative impacts of regeneration