urban resurgence Flashcards
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urban resurgence=
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occurs when schemes are put in place to improve the quality of life in a city. its done by people moving back to a city through the encouragement of regeneration and economic growth
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how’s it done and where’s it evident
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- done through redevelopment schemes to make a city look more attractive
- its evident in cities as they continue the industrial architecture of the past like factories and warehouses but have been converted for housing or commercial use
3
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what’s facilitated urban resurgence
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by globalisation or technological change or driven by governments
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example- NEW YORK
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elevated rail track abandoned due to decline in industry now redeveloped as an evacuated park and walk way with greenery