Regeneration EQ4 Flashcards
How successful is regeneration?
State 3 measures of regeneration and give 2 examples of each
economic - income, employment
social progress - demographic changes inc. life expectancy
living environment - reduction in derelict land, pollution
How does regeneration often attempt to improve environmental quality?
redeveloping derelict land and building
creating pedestrianised zones
parks and green space
What area can you look at for an example of environmental regeneration?
Stratford London Olympics
100s hectares of green space created
rivers and canals cleaned
cycle routes
Who are the main stakeholders for regeneration and what are their desired outcomes?
local council: tart investment
existing residents: better housing and jobs
property developers: maximise sales and rental values
local businesses: increased local population for profits
national government: reduced migration and benefits dependancy
What is Nimbyism (Not In My Backyard)?
refers to the fact that most people object to change in their own area even if they agree with the principle behind it
What caused the decline of Barking and Dagenham?
Ford that once employed 40,000 ppl ended car assembly due to mechanisation
Sanofia (pharmaceutical company) also ended production
Describe 3 regeneration schemes in Barking and Dagenham
Beam Park - workspaces located on old Ford land
Barking riverside - site of former power station
plans to create new neighbourhoods (11,000 new homes, schools, parks etc.)
Dagenham Dock - industrial site
recycle 10% of UKs plastic bottles
anaerobic digestion plant producing biogas
Why do regeneration projects cause conflict?
process is top-down
most schemes based on economic motives
State the a) local b) regional and c) national regeneration schemes in Cornwall
a) new houses (1/3 “affordable”)
b) waste incinerator which created just 7 jobs, considered ‘eyesore’
c) council supports renewable energy but wind turbines disrupt view
Why did Grampound (Cornwall) start a community shop?
relieve social isolation (especially elderly) and high travel costs
Who funded Grampound?
household stakeholders ($1000s raised by village) and grants
What were the main reasons for decline in Newquay Cornwall?
reliance on primary jobs is declining
Cornwall sed to be a big part of the farming&fishing industry etc.
What were Newquays main regeneration schemes?
Eden Project
Sale of specialised products e.g cheese
Aerohub business park to diversify economy (it is close to airport service - attract businesses)
