Cornwall (Regeneration)單詞卡 | Quizlet

What are the economic reasons for regeneration?

Lowest weekly wages in Britain
Deindustrialisation (agriculture and mining)
Poor transport links to major cities e.g. London
No industrial growth -> brain drain

What are the social reasons for regeneration?

Lack of rural services in small villages

What was a SPORT led regeneration strategy?

Extreme water sports have been introduced
Watergate Bay Hotel, employs 50 people

What was a RETAIL led regeneration strategy?

Jamie's Fifteen Restaurant (CLOSED 2019)
- trains people from disadvantaged backgrounds

What was a KNOWLEDGE led regeneration strategy?

Exeter and Falmouth Universities combined to create a partner university
Attracts graduates to Cornwall so reduces brain drain

What was a FARM DIVERSIFICATION regeneration strategy?

Lobb's Farm
Received Objective One funding (over £300,000 raised) for new business plan
New visitor centre, farm tours, imrpoved environmental quality
Now makes £700,000 each year
Employs 14 people full time and more seasonally

What was a TOURISM led regeneration strategy?

The Eden Project

How was the Eden Project funded?

Government grants
Objective One funding
National Lottery
£140 million total

How does the Eden Project benefit the local economy?

Each visitor spends £150 in the local area (average)
400 people are employed directly
Over 3,000 jobs are supported indirectly as they buy local produce

How much has the Eden Project generated for the local economy since opening?

£2 billion since 2001

What are some issues caused by the Eden Project?

Increased traffic congestion
Large CO2 footprint
Litter