Regeneration key words Flashcards
deregulation
the process of reducing or removing rules governing economic activity in a country with the aim of encouraging investment
derelict land
previously used land in cities that has fallen into disrepair because buildings have closed and no-one in there to maintain them
development
usually considered as economic growth leading to an improvement in the standard of living. Development can be measured in other ways such as freedom, equality or the well bring of the natural environment
diaspora
the movement of the population away from their homeland
diversification
in times of low far income farmers seek alternate incomes such as B&B, win turbines, off roading trails and conversion of farm buildings to offices or workshops. it may also link to the political decision by the EU to encourage farmers to find alternative business uses for their land other than growing surplus food
diversity
the degree of variation within a population e.g. the age, ethnicity and culture
economic sector
a way to group jobs which have a similar purpose
economies
the amount of money being transferred between different players leading to wealth creation
engagement
the decision by individual members of the public to get involved in tackling political issues e.g. through volunteering or running an election
environmental impact assessment
part of the planning stage of all large projects or what the likely impacts will be, particularly on the natural environment to ensure it remains sustainable
environmental quality
the conditions and attractiveness of the surroundings within which people live.this includes birth and the natural and the built environment - open space and levels of air, water and land pollution
ethnicity
the cultural background of a group of people, often based on religion or country of origin
ethnic composition
information about the ethnic characteristics of a group of people
fertility rate
the number of children born to a woman during her lifetime
gated communities
neighbourhoods of towns and cities where houses are designed with gates and fences to improve privacy or safety
gentrification
renewal, relocation or rebuilding of older and deteriorating buildings in order to create more upmarket places for middle class residents to live, often displacing poorer residents
governance
how a place or area is managed by different levels of government
idyll
used to describe a place that maximises the positives of a living space. it is often used in relation to rural areas with low pollution levels and plenty and green open space, unspoilt natural area, traditional way of life and jobs
industrialisation
the rapid growth of secondary industries such as factories, including the creation of secondary sector jobs. in the UK this was mostly in the 19th century as is known as the industrial revolution but there was also growth in the 1960s
inequality
differences in income and wealth, and wellbeing between individuals, groups within a community or communities within a society
infrastructure investment
when money is spent by the government on projects to connect major towns and cities e.g. HS2
innovation
a new idea, more effective invention or process within an industry service or community
abandoned land
Spaces in urban areas that were previously used for
industry, now derelict and awaiting regeneration. Could also be applied to rural areas where farming is no longer use
accessibility
How easy it is to travel to or communicate with a place.
Distance and transport routes to other places are usually the most important factors.
