Regenerating Places EQ

What evidence is there that Sydney is a successful region?

Alpha city, 500,00 businesses based, average age is 35, large proportion of high income jobs, green spaces, high levels of employment, hospitals per person, crime rates, life expectancy, literacy rates, quality of life, GDP, inward migration, average income, FDI, WHO.

What factors have caused Cornwall to become a declining rural region?

It is on the periphery (remote geography location), bad transport links, ageing population (high levels of inward migration of elderly people putting strain on services)

How do successful regeneration schemes impact negatively on some of the people who live there?

Traffic congestion (More carbon emissions, air pollution, health issues), property prices increase, cost of living increase

What factors affect people’s attachment to a place?

Age (older people prefer more rural areas whereas young people prefer city life), length of residency (Long-term residence feel more attached to the place and are against changed)

What threats face Sydney remaining a successful region?

Climate change (wildfires, population pressure on resources), outward migration of young people (decreases workforce), house prices and demand increased, traffic congestion (increase in CO2, poor air quality).

How can economic activity have an impact on quality of life?

Access to healthcare and services (waiting times), k

What evidence is there of social deprivation in Detroit?

State three reasons for conflict in Stratford due to the London 2012 Olympic redevelopment.

What factors have caused Detroit to become a declining urban region?

How can levels of engagement within local communities be measured?

State five reasons for varying levels of engagement in local communities (local and national elections, community action).

Outline three reasons why regeneration in Cardiff Bay is required.