Regeneration: Key terms/ideas Flashcards
(16 cards)
Rural-urban continuum
The spectrum of increasing density from remote rural places to city centres
Gross value added
Measures the contribution to the economy of each individual producer, industry or sector
‘Postcode lottery’ (Health)
Refers to the uneven distribution of local health services nationally
Glasgow effect
The impacts of poor health linked to deprivation
Quality of Life
Level of socio-economic wellbeing experienced
- wider concept than ‘standard of living’ which just focuses on income
Functions
The role a place plays for it’s community and surroundings`
Sink estate
Housing estates with high levels of socio-economic deprivation and crime
Gated communities
Individual buildings/groups of housing designed to deter access by unknown people and limit crime
Commuter towns/villages
Settlements that have a high proportion of their population commuting daily to nearby larger economic hubs (e.g Altrincham)
Rebranding
The ‘marketing’ of a regeneration scheme designed to attract businesses, residents or visitors
- helps distinguish from previous place identity
Infrastucture
The basic physical systems of a place
- economic (highways, energy, sewage)
- social (public housing, education)
Flagship regeneration projects
Large-scale, prestigious schemes designed to create a multiplier effect on nearby areas
Area Based Initiatives (ABIs)
Aim to spatially target certain people within a specific location to bring positive outcomes (e.g educational attainment, crime reduction)
Benefit-cost ratios
The balance between investment and outcomes; a positive ratio is desirable
Sustainable Regeneration
Regeneration which creates long-lasting economic, social and environmental benefits for a place
