Urban Feildwork (brent Cross From Sheet) Flashcards
(14 cards)
What are the three main categories used to assess the sustainability of urban regeneration projects?
Economical, Environmental, Social
What is meant by a ‘sustainable’ regeneration project?
A project that is environmentally friendly, socially beneficial, and economically viable in the long term.
What economic disadvantage did locals face due to the regeneration project in the newspaper article?
Locals had to sell their homes for 25% of their market value.
What was one environmental benefit of the regeneration project?
The project was carbon-neutral and energy-efficient.
What is a social benefit mentioned in the article?
Better access to schools and healthcare, with facilities within 15 minutes’ walk.
According to the EQS and land use graphs, how did the environment improve?
Developed areas had more green space and fewer environmentally harmful features.
What social improvement was seen in regenerated areas?
Less litter and congestion, and the area was perceived as safer.
What was an economic benefit reported by people in the questionnaire?
Increased local business activity and choice of employment.
How did respondents feel about the project socially?
People engaged more with leisure facilities and local events.
What environmental benefit was noticed in the questionnaire results?
Increased green space and environmentally friendly features like cycle lanes.
Which social class did the regeneration project mostly benefit according to your conclusion?
The middle class.
Why might the regeneration project be considered not economically fair?
Locals were often priced out and large-scale investors benefitted more.
Overall, was the regeneration project found to be sustainable?
Yes, but it was more sustainable in some areas (e.g. environmental) than others (e.g. economical fairness).
What is the feildwork enquiry question?
To investigate whether the Brent Cross regeneration project is making urban living more sustainable.
