slough case study Flashcards
what was the purpose of the scheme?
to make slough a more desirable and affordable place for all communities
what % of the slough population are white british?
34.5%
what % of the slough population feel british?
75%
what are there none of?
enclaves
where is slough?
berkshire - just outside of london - is a commuter town
what is the impact of being close to london?
racial tension is echoed in slough
who are the key stakeholders?
council, community groups e.g. Aik Saath, local economy and the environment
what does aik saath do?
tackles tensions between young hindus and muslims, tackles knife crime and reduce radicalism
who is aik saath funded by?
national lottery
what does/has the council done?
3 housing developments near the centre, the curve (cultural learning facility), new sports centre, working on new rail link to heathrow airport
what does the local economy do
Aspire Southall - improves employability skills for young people, TNCs provide jobs
what do environmental stakeholders do?
improve air quality, transport, generally try and look after community health
why will it be hard for environmental stakeholders to come out on top?
proximity to heathrow airport - much pollution from planes and also is close to the M4 - much vehicle pollution
overall which groups win?
local council, local economy and community groups, also the wider community/residents
overall has it been successful?
yes and to a large extent, despite the environmental drawbacks
