Geography: Regenerating places CASE STUDIES

Question 1

how has the age structure of Newcastle changed over time?

Answer 1

• In 1851, the number of people aged over 65 was 3581.

- it peaked in 1991 when it reached 45,885

Question 2

how has the ethnic composition of Newcastle changed over time?

Answer 2

• INCREASED.
• very low in the 1900s
• in 2009, 12% of Newcastle’s population were ethnic minorities.

Question 3

how has deprivation in Newcastle changed over time?

Answer 3

• in 2004, Newcastle was the UK’s 20th most deprived city.

- in 2007, Newcastle was the UK’s 37th most deprived city.

Question 4

what makes Sydney a successful region?

Answer 4

• more languages spoken there than anywhere else in the world.
• financial hub.
• global city.
• skilled workforce.
• excellent healthcare and education.

Question 5

what has made Detroit as unsuccessful region?

Answer 5

• people move out, leaving businesses behind.
• its economy was based on car manufacturing, this closed down which resulted in decline.
• better jobs in other cities.
• caused by the global sift.

Question 6

why are people engaged with the local community in Grampound?

Answer 6

• age composition - 18.7% of people in Cornwall are aged 65-84. People therefore have more time to participate in community activities.
• those aged 60 and over are also more likely to take part in elections as they have the time to do so.

Question 7

how have regional connections influenced Newcastle?

Answer 7

• development of the quayside.
• development of universities encourage migration and a focus on research.
• transport connections bring people into the city.

Question 8

how have national connections influenced the north east?

Answer 8

• Nissan opened in sunderland, increases employment in the area.
• in 2008, Newcastle strived to be the European city of culture.

Question 9

how have international connections influenced Newcastle?

Answer 9

• development of Newcastle airport.
• promotion from foreign shipbuilding.
• EU policy and migration.

Question 10

how does employment data for Keswick show success?

Answer 10

80% work in the private sector, high incomes.

Question 11

how do the deprivation levels in Keswick show success?

Answer 11

it’s in the top 4 for least deprived sectors, good quality of life.

Question 12

how does housing data in Keswick show success?

Answer 12

most of the housing there is class B/C, good quality.

Question 13

how do migration levels in Keswick not show success?

Answer 13

many people of working age move out, not enough professional jobs there.

Question 14

(Heathrow)

what is being invested in?

Answer 14

the govt plan to build a third runway at heathrow. aims to secure jobs and increase connectivity.

Question 15

(Heathrow)

how Is the investment designed to maintain growth in the region?

Answer 15

• creates up to 77,000 new jobs

- boosts the economy by £61b

Question 16

(Heathrow)

who are the players involved in this investment?

Answer 16

• government outline plans for 2017-18
• department of transport see it as beneficial
• local population disagree due to noise and air pollution.

Question 17

(Heathrow)

what are the advantages of this regeneration?

Answer 17

• 77,000 additional jobs
• £61bn projected for the economy
• increases tourism and business

Question 18

(Heathrow)

what are the disadvantages of this regeneration?

Answer 18

• noise and air pollution

- housing and services in the area where they plan to build it.

Question 19

how has Cambridge science park developed since the 1970s?

Answer 19

• outline planning permission granted in 1971, laser-scan moved there in 1973.
• strong growth seen at the trinity centre in 1984.
• 1990s, grew to some 1200 companies and employed 35,000 people.

Question 20

how has Plymouth been successfully regenerated?

Answer 20

-‘city deal’ brings millions of £ in from investment and dockyard land from the MoD has been transferred to the council, creating 1200 new jobs.

Question 21

how are some stakeholders in support of the regeneration in Plymouth?

Answer 21

• 25 major foreign-owned manufacturing companies have employed 12,000 people. the tourism sector now employs more than 4000 people there.
• their local Evening Herald supports the changes

Question 22

how are some stakeholders against the regeneration in Plymouth?

Answer 22

• no suitable jobs for graduates so they move away.
• the Royal William Yard is filled with middle-class shops and offers little for the rest of the area’s residents.
• the outskirts of the city are still run down.

Question 23

which regeneration strategies have been implemented in Gasmere?

Answer 23

REBRANDING:

• taste district
• adventure capital
• heritage and culture

these 3 things have been kept in mind when regenerating Grasmere in order to attract people of different age group etc.

• new sign at gingerbread shop (taste district)
• wordsworth’s grave (heritage and culture)
• mountaineering shop (adventure capital)