4.11 urban stakeholders Flashcards
urban stakeholder development (14 cards)
what is a stakeholder
any group or individual involved in, or interested in regeneration. ranging from residents, environmentalists, and businesses, to planners, developers, and council
what was the proposal for Earl’s court regeneration
originally 77 acres, 7500 new homes with 15% affordability. 930,000sqft commercial space
what set the regeneration proposal back
locals contested the demolition of social housing estates. legal battles over compulsory purchase orders. initial developer Capco faced financial issues and sold part of the site in 2019. plans since scaled back
what is the revised Earl’s court proposal
44 acres or regeneratino. a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood with 4000 new homes (35% affordable) with workspaces, cultural venues, and shops
what issues were raised by protestors against earl’s court regeneration?
anti-privatisation
no local benefit
housing estates demolished for luxury housing
environmental concern- more traffic and pollution
asbestos contamination
77 acres is too big
lack of affordability
demolition of iconic local institution
affect on local businesses
social cleansing of affluence
top-down urban exercise for private profit
how can urban regeneration be judged in an economic scope
JOB CREATION: 12,000 new jobs
BUSINESS OPS: commercial space to attract FDI and businesses
LOCAL ECONOMY BOOST: expects to contribute £1.2bn anually to economy, with £100 million circulating in local community
how can urban regeneration be judged in a social scope
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: 35% of 4000 homes will be affordable.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES: new community hub, sports facilities, childcare, health, and leisure
CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE: 3 new performance venues for creative expression
how can urban regeneration be judged in a demographic scope
POPULATION GROWTH: new housing and jobs attracts a diverse population with a working population age
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION: efforts to make inclusive spaces to integrate demographics for cohesion
how can urban regeneration be judged in an environmental scope
GREEN SPACE: 20 acres of open public space
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: 0 carbon energy network and sustainable water management
ECOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENTS: over 1000 new trees and ecological corridors
what would success look like to the local residents
Opposition to demolition, many residents are keen to keep their homes, especially in West Kensington estates
Displacement reassurance- concerns of being displaced or priced out by rising rents and property values
Community identity- worries about loss of long-established communities and social cohesion
affordable housing- scepticism of affordability
what would success look like to the local councils
Critical of original plans, contested Capco scheme, especially demolition of social housing
Focus on social housing- pushed for genuine affordability and protection of existing tenants
Community engagement- emphasis on resident-led planning and co-production
what would success look like to the developers (Capco / ECDC)
Vision of regeneration- posed as world-class redevelopment with new homes, retail, jobs, public spaces
Economic growth focus- job creation, investment, tourism
Mixed use development- mix of luxury, market-rate, and affordable housing with commercial and cultural components
what would success look like to the developers (Capco / ECDC)
Grassroots opposition- against demolition of estates and communities
Resident ownership models- community-led regeneration where local control
Environmental concerns- sustainability and asbestos contamination
what would success look like to the developers (Capco / ECDC)
keep earl’s court exhibition centre- iconic venue lost, along with it’s historical and cultural significance
Advocates for new cultural venues to maintain local character
