Regeneration Schemes Flashcards
what type of regeneration scheme is taking place in Powys
tourism and retail
what players are involved with Powys regeneration (4)
- Powys council
- agricultural industry
- creative industry
- transition towns
description of the scheme in Powys
EU funds used to encourage competitive businesses to grow. aim to create green tourism and diversify rural areas
how does the regeneration scheme in Powys regenerate the area (4)
- local spending
- encourages small businesses
- harnesses local talents and skills
- investment in energy efficiency
what type of regeneration is taking place at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
sport, tourism, and retail
description of scheme taking place at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
temporary venues removed and new infrastructure built. olympic village converted into 2800 flats. Westfield shopping centre built.
how does the Olympic regeneration help the area? (4)
- provides housing
- tourism
- investment
- provides jobs
what are the downsides of the Olympic regeneration? (3)
- loss of local identity
- rise in house prices
- social problems not addresses
define regeneration
the process of making a rural or urban place improved by way of positive change
define gated community
Neighbourhood where houses are surrounded by walls or fences to improve privacy and safety.
define sink estate
areas of council housing that score badly on multiple deprivation indexes
what are the social reasons that Middlesborough needs regenerating? (4)
- sink estates in the east
- gated communities such as Newham
- lack of facilities and services
- high crime rate
what are the environmental reasons for regenerating Middlesborough
sink estates have poor quaility environement
what are the economic reasons to regenerate West Berkshire? (2)
- skill shortage
2. lack of social mobility
what are the environmental reasons to regenerate West Berkshire? (1)
- pollution due to lack of public transport
