Regeneration case studies Flashcards
(17 cards)
what was Stratford like before regeneration
deindustrialised, high unemployment, poor house quality
what major event triggered regen in stratford
2012 London olympics
how has stratfords function changed
from an industrial/rail hub
to more of a sports, retail, housing and bussienes hub
key regen strategies in Stratford
infrastructure investment, cross rail, olympic park
what economic benefits came from stratfrods regeneration
thousands of jobs created, increase in property value, new business value
what social benefits came form stratford regeneration
new schools, green spaces
what criticism came from Stratford regen
gentrification, rising rent
why did cornwall need regeneration
decline in traditional values e.g. fishing farming and mining
seasonal tourism
how has Cornwalls function changed
from primary industries to tourism and creative industries
what is the eden project how’s it helped cornwall
tourism attraction of flowers and plants built from a clay pit created jobs boosted tourism and improved the image
what regen strategy improved digital connectivity in cornwall
superfast Cornwall, broadband rollout to attract tech businesses
what are the economic outcomes of cornwall
more jobs in tourism, tech and food industries
still relatively low wages
what challenge still remains fro Cornwall
poor transport links, high house prices and seasonal company
Kielder forests
- northumberland, largest remaining population of wild red squirrels
- attracts 345,000 visitors a year
- no government funding relies on donations
farm diversification
Bronte buses
- new branded buses that travel past great views and museums
- attracts tourists and local residents
Glasgow regenerations
- huge economic and cultural transformation
- rebranding initiative, extensive dockside development
-overcome legacy of its ship building
