Shoreditch Flashcards
(12 cards)
What has rapid gentrification caused in Shoreditch?
Rent and housing price spikes
What increase have housing costs seen?
50%+
What has Shoreditch become due to re-imaging?
Tourist hotspot
What focus has social media brought to the area?
Strong visual appeal
What kind of businesses have been displaced?
Small, traditional ones
Which area has seen a loss of community identity?
Brick Lane
What environmental issue is caused by lack of green space?
Urban heat island
What natural risk is worsened by lack of green space?
Flooding
What is a local concern about cultural change?
Cultural erosion
What economic issue causes local resentment?
Inequality
What plan focuses on sustainability and liveability?
Future Shoreditch Plan
Who aims to involve locals in planning?
Hackney Council
