Shoreditch (London) Flashcards
what does regeneration mean?
Involve strategies in place to improve derelict/rundown areas e.g. building new houses and refurbishing buildings
cultural mix in shoreditch
In 2021 the population of white British people in London was 74.4% in shortage it was 26.8%
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middle and upper class moved to working class areas
They renovate and build homes and businesses attracting more people tothe area
Property value and rent prices go up making houses too expensive for the original tenants
Original working class people move away and the area is replaced with rich people
Benefits of gentrification
Quality of areas improved.
Quality-of-life improved.
New houses built.
Middle and upper class moving less crime
The population of an area
problems of gentrification
Original tenants pushed out.
Prices of housing/rent/restaurants increases.
Leads to reduced ethnic diversity in the area
Recreation and entertainment in shortage (social)
art – Street art – guided street art tour
Shopping – old spitalfields market and independent shops
Music – jazz festival and live music festivals.
Food – Brook Park (indoor food market)