Plymouth regeneration

Question 1

Why was the regeneration needed and what were the main aims ?

Answer 1

Deindustrialisation was occurring and the dockyards were shrinking quickly.
- Increase employment opportunities.
- Increase access to waterfront
- Develop recreational and cultural facilities for locals and tourists.
- To protect and enhance the environment.

Question 2

What was done at devonport (2001-2011) ?

Answer 2

• New Deals for Communities benefitted them which provided 10 years of funding to help deprivation.
• Naval wall removed, inter-war houses knocked down and flats.
  Attracted new people to the area due to social housing.

Question 3

What was done at the waterfront areas ?

Answer 3

• £110 million spent on improving 3 Plymouth sites where private investors were willing to invest.
• Urban Splash helped redevelop historical buildings and built apartments, restaurants office spaces and art galleries.
• The waterfront has now generated £500 million inward investment from the private sector.

Question 4

What was done at Sutton Harbour and Union Street ?

Answer 4

• In 1991 Plymouth City Council created a comprehensive regeneration scheme.
• 24ha brownfield site on eastern side of harbour redeveloped.
• 2014 plans made to transform harbour into national destination.