Newcastle Quayside Flashcards
(11 cards)
What does UDC stand for?
Urban Development Corporations
Why were the UDC set up?
to regenerate selected inner city areas with large amounts of derelict land/vacant land
How much money was given to help fund the regeneration of the Quayside?
£430 million of gov money
£1114 million of private sector money
Give an example of redevelopment along the Quayside and how much did it cost?
- Sage built on derelict wasteland
- over £70 million
What was renewed along the Quayside and what is it now?
- Baltic flour mill closed in 1981
- now a centre for contemporary art
Negatives of the regeneration of the Quayside
- focussed on service sector and managerial posts rather than manufacturing
- most housing is expensive
When did riots occur in inner city areas in Newcastle?
1991 - 1992
When did the shipyards start to decline in Newcastle?
1970 - 1990
How many local people got jobs as a result of the regeneration of the Quayside?
2000
How much money was spent on the Baltic renewal?
£50 million
What happened to the employment in Vicker’s factory from 1940-1970?
fell from around 20,000 to 3,000
