Wembley Fieldwork Flashcards
(15 cards)
What was the hypothesis about Wembley’s regeneration?
The regeneration brought social, economic, and environmental benefits.
What were the three goals of urban regeneration in Wembley?
- Create jobs 2. Improve environment 3. Enhance quality of life.
What evidence supported successful regeneration?
Newer areas (Olympic Way) scored 42/50 vs older High Road’s low scores.
What was the main limitation of the fieldwork?
Only 4 sites surveyed due to time constraints and concert crowds.
How could the study be improved?
More sites, multiple visits, and secondary data (crime/housing stats).
Why was Wembley a suitable case study?
Deprived area with visible regeneration projects near our school.
What was the key environmental improvement?
Newer areas were cleaner and safer (higher survey scores).
What negative impact did questionnaires reveal?
Rising house prices due to regeneration.
What theoretical framework guided the study?
Urban regeneration theory focusing on jobs, environment, and livability.
How did the Taylor Swift concert affect results?
Skewed data due to abnormal crowds and activity.
What was the conclusion about the hypothesis?
Accepted - regeneration improved Wembley overall despite some negatives.
What economic benefit was observed?
Job creation at Wembley Stadium and Designer Outlet.
Why compare older vs newer areas?
To measure regeneration’s direct impact over time.
What social benefit was noted?
Improved public spaces increased quality of life.
What was the main weakness of the scoring system?
Limited 1-5 scale lacked detail for nuanced evaluation.
