Rural Regeneration - North Antrim Coast, Ireland Flashcards
1
Q
reasons for regeneration
A
The Troubles
1968 - beginning of ethnonationalist conflict, 3000 dead
1998 - 20 years later, conflict ended - Good Friday Agreement
1
Q
1) Giants Causeway visitor centre
Focus of regeneration, successful
A
- £18.5 million
- opened in 2012 by National Trust
- 1 million visitors a year
- walking trails around site improved
- energy sufficient building
- conserving nationally significant heritage site
- international tourists 70%
2
Q
Conflicting player
A
McConaghys Gift Shop
- National Trust takeover forced closure
- Family business of 70 years lost
3
Q
2) Farm diversification
A
- Fairhead Farm, Ballycastle
- glamping pods side business
4
Q
3) Rebranding coastline
A
- A2 road along ‘The Coastal Causeway Route’
- enhancing areas of natural beauty
- ‘Causeway Coast Way’ walking route
5
Q
Assessing success: population
A
0.6% population increase
6
Q
Assessing success: economic
A
Between census hasn’t changed in employment
Economic activity increased to 47%
7
Q
Assessing success: litter
A
Increased on beaches
More tourists, more damage
8
Q
Proposed strategy
A
- Bushmill Dunes Golf Resort
- £100 million golf resort proposed
- Contested by National Trust and UNESCO
- Deemed change of landscape inappropriate so close to protected world heritage site
9
Q
Player in support
A
Proximo Spirits
- opened second distillery
- increased whiskey production
- increased tours
