Urban Regeneration Case Study — Newcastle Quayside

Question 1

Why: Social

Answer 1

Social deprivation — 1.6 million jobs lost;
Outmigration after deindustrialization left community with low morale and low self-esteem;
Ghettos formed (crime), low quality housing, lack of services and work (shops shut down)

Question 2

Why: Economic

Answer 2

Ship building, armaments, coal mines closed — last coal pit closed in 1950s;
Manufacturing unemployment fell by 35% in 1970s;
—> people not earning income, not paying taxes, and money doesn’t go to services and upgrading derelict infrastructure

Question 3

Why: Environmental

Answer 3

Old derelict buildings where there were industries;

Unattractive —> graffiti, wasteland

Question 4

Solution: Social

Answer 4

Increased employment, introduced training schemes;
New homes;
Pubs, restaurants, leisure facilities;
BALTIC contemporary art gallery made from old flour mine;
Sage music center and museums enrich culture

Question 5

Solution: Economic

Answer 5

£170 million cost;
£430 million from government which encouraged money from private sector — £1 114;
New business districts, modern office developments;
Millennium Bridge —> tourist attraction increases spending power in Newcastle;

Question 6

Solution: Environmental

Answer 6

Trees planted, benches and seating areas added, safety rails, better lighting;
Improve landscape with greenery, cycling lanes, walkways to reduce pollution and encourage eco-friendly movement