Newham- [An example of an urban regeneration project] Flashcards
1
Q
What is background of Newham?
A
-Newham, East London.
-Suffered to deindustrialisation- used to be an industrial heartland having many products shipped there.
2
Q
Why did Newham need Gentrification?
A
-Suffered from Deindustrialisation.
-Large numbers of unemployment.
-4th worst crime crate in London & life expectancy below UK average.
3
Q
What are features of the regeneration project?
A
-Large brownfield sites cleared to create Lee Valley Park (largest urban park since Victorian era).
-schools and community centres to accommodate residents. —-DLR improved, Sporting Facilities available for public in Lee Valley.
