Urban policies

Question 1

Urban development Corporations

Answer 1

London Docklands Development
Set up to manage the redevelopment of particular cities, attempted to attract investment to redevelopment areas
Effective in attracting new businesses to run down areas and improving the environment
£12 billion in private sector invested
Created 19,000 jobs

Locals didn’t benefit from the new housing and jobs created

Question 2

City Challenge

Answer 2

Hulme city Challenge Partnership
Aimed to address weaknesses of previous regeneration schemes
Changed reputation of Hulme City
Gave equal importance to people, buildings and values
Improved 40,000 houses and created 53,000 jobs