Urban Resugance Case Study Flashcards
What is urban resurgence?
The movement of people back into the old inner city areas which have been redeveloped (gentrification).
Where is Notting Hill?
In the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in central London, north of the river Thames
Why has Notting Hill seen urban resurgence?
Because of the movement of individuals or groups of upper-middle class into older housing that was in a state of disrepair and the improvement of that housing (gentrification)
What is the history of Notting Hill?
Built in 19th century, after WW2 spacious houses were divided into rentals for poor tenants (large number of migrants from commonwealth eg. West Indies), rich landlord Rachman owned lots of properties + used vio,ende to evict tenants so he could abuse immigrants with no money and nowhere to go in 1958, home to Notting Hill carnival
When did gentrification begin in Notting Hill?
1970s, by younger public sector professionals (teachers and social workers), they purchased ran down properties in deprived inner city areas and converted them back into large Victorian mansions, now owners are selling properties for up to 40 times the buying price
Where is Islington?
In the borough of Islington in central London, north of the river Thames
When did gentrification happen in Islington?
1960s, developers invested to convert Victorian mansions back into the original house after being turned into flats by gangs, included teachers, and social workers (relatively low wages)
