Regeneration Eq4 Flashcards
(9 cards)
How can social progress be measured
Reductions in inequalities and by improvements of social measures of deprivation
E.g: health deprivation, life expectancy
Where were the 2012 Olympics held and why
East London, as contains some of the poorest areas in the UK
Aimed to rebrand east London as an attractive place to visit, live and work
Who are the key players in the 2012 olympics
UK and central government agency
Regional government
Local government
Environmental stakeholders
Stakeholders in local people
Who are the UK central government agency in relation to the London olympics
Funded by the central government to oversee construction of olympic park
Aim to create a venue that can be used past 2012, increase employment, create housing
How effective were the UK and central government agency
✓- created 46,000 jobs, created 13,000 new homes
× - housing is now completely unaffordable, less houses were built than originally planned
Who are the regional government in relation to the 2012 olympics
Mayor of London and elected London assembly
Were responsible for making transport effective for the games
How effective were the regional government in the 2012 olympics
✓- wide roads meant that athletes and officials could move around quickly
× - no longer useful - should have focussed more on pedestrians
