Boscombe Flashcards
why did Boscombe need rebranding?
it was labelled heroine capital and was previously a pocket of deprivation
what did they win in 2010? (Boscombe)
pier of the year
when did they win pier of the year? (Boscombe)
2010
what was the most significant regeneration project? (Boscombe)
the surf reef
across how many countries was there media coverage? (Boscombe)
60 countries
how many jobs did the surf reef create?
80
how many construction jobs were created?
532
what was operation galaxy (2013)?
a project by the BCP council and police to reduce anti-social behaviour and houses of multiple occupancy
what is a boscombe an example of?
reimaging/rebranding project
why was Boscombe’s regeneration a fail?
- 25% uplift in house prices due to gentrification
- reef was damaged
- lack of trickle down effect into the town centre
how many homes inspected as a result of operation galaxy?
2000 homes
what was sold to create extra funds? (Boscombe)
car park - replaced with £11.3 million apartments and generated £41 million from wealthy newcomers
by what percentage has antisocial behaviour incidents decreased? (Boscombe)
40%
by what percentage has visitor satisfaction increased? (Boscombe)
31%
how was the surf reef damaged?
by propellers
