urban reimaging

Question 1

what is urban reimaging

Answer 1

any strategy that aims to change the image of an urban area and the way people view it

Question 2

what are economic reasons for urban reimaging effforts (BAIT)

Answer 2

1. loss of business (B)
2. abandoned buildings and loss of property values (A)
3. loss of infrastructure (I)
4. population loss and reduced tax base (T)

Question 3

social reason for urban reimaging efforts (DIN)

Answer 3

1. deprivation
2. increased crime rate
3. negative perception and stigma

Question 4

how to evaluate the success of urban reimaging strategies in achieving sustainable development (economic dimensions) (JIPTS)

Answer 4

1. job creation (J)
2. investments and business (I)
3. increased property values and occupancy rates (P)
4. increased tourism (T)
5. sustained impact (S)

Question 5

how to evaluate the success of urban reimaging strategies in achieving sustainable development (social dimension) (PDPCVHIACS)a

Answer 5

1. population growth (P)
2. diversity and inclusivity (D)
3. public perception and community involvement (PC)
4. cultural vibrancy and heritage preservation (VH)
5. improved infrastructure and accessibility (IA)
6. reduced crime rates and improved safety (CS)

Question 6

how to eval the success of urban reimaging strategies in achieving sustainable devt. (envt dimension)

Answer 6

1. green initiatives (G)
2. impact on environment (E)

Question 7

what are some city brandings

Answer 7

1. “I am amsterdam”
2. “Dubai: be my guest”

Question 8

what is a place branding strategy

Answer 8

Malaysia: Truly Asia

Question 9

what are some urban greening reimaging strategoes (singapore and new york)

Answer 9

singapore: GBTB, Bishan-AMK park, Botanic gardens
new york: High Line Linear Park

Question 10

what are flagship projects as an urban reimaging strategy

Answer 10

to be found…

Question 11

what are waterfront redevelopment strategies

Answer 11

singapore river: Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and robertson quay

Question 12

what major event is used as an urban reimaging strategy

Answer 12

• London 2012 olympics (success)
• Rio Olympics (fail)

Question 13

does urban reimaging occur in cities of developing countries? what are some case studies?

Answer 13

yes although the scale and anture of these intiatives may differ from those in more developed nations
case studies:
- medellin, colombia
- curutiba, brazil
- rwanda capital kigali
- hanoi, vietnam

Question 14

examples of failed urban reimaging strategies?

Answer 14

1. docklands, London, UK
2. songdo smart city, south korea
3. maspero triangle, cairo, egypt
4. brasilian, brazil

Question 15

what is city branding?

Answer 15

city branding is a campaign or strategy used by cities to update and to reflect changes in their identity, development and global perceptions

Question 16

what do successful cities contribute?

Answer 16

contribute to
- economic growth
- tourism income
- positive overall image

Question 17

what is place branding

Answer 17

• it is the process of image communication to a target market