Urban Resurgence

Question 1

“Dead heart” syndrome

Answer 1

Result of loss of manufacturing and retailing from the “downtown” areas of cities which leaves a “dead heart”

Question 2

Deindustrialisation (2)

Answer 2

Loss of jobs in the manufacturing sector
Occurred in the uk in the 2nd half of the 20th century

Question 3

Gentrification

Answer 3

Process by wealthier individuals who buy and renovate properties often in rundown areas

Question 4

Urban resurgence (2)

Answer 4

Economic and structural regeneration of an urban area which has suffered a period of decline
Initiated by redevelopment schemes