Islington and and newigton green: gentrification

Question 1

Where is Islington

Answer 1

Central London based north of river Thames . Surrounding areas include Notting hill and Campden. Area for super rich

Question 2

Why did Islington get gentrified

Answer 2

-immigrants/poor people used to live in this area however the rich underwent a social cleanse after the poor moved out. They did housing up completely and redesigned it all. The super rich live here and are mainly oxbridge connections

Question 3

Where is newington green

Answer 3

It’s in a borough of Islington and has undergone small scale gentrification and community improvement

Question 4

Positives of gentrification in Newton green

Answer 4

• crime fell
• house prices increased by 80% in 5 years
• more bars, cafes, venues.
• community brought together
• looks prettier and relandscaped

Question 5

Negatives of teh gentrification of Newington green

Answer 5

• loss of businesses
• newington green action group say they are representing a whole community but leave out the poor
• narrowing of roads
• take no notice of other opinions
• exclusive
• unemployment rate of 6.6%