shoreditch - social opportunities from urban change

What did Shoreditch look like before?

Area rundown and full of defunct warehouses and factories. People left the area, but Bangladeshi immigrants moved in, especially around Brick Lane

What have industrial structures been turned into?

Office buildings, residential flats. Pubs converted to restaurants and art galleries

How has the creative industry grown?

More opportunities in the creative industry in the area like web-design and art. Concentrates around the Old Street Roundabout, nicknamed ‘Silicon Roundabout’.

Rapid influx of hi-tech businesses like google and microsoft

What was the effect of gentrification?

People who lived there before were forced out due to the rising prices that came with the hi-tech businesses moving into the area

What is Spitalfields market?

It was redeveloped, and is a popular shopping area with handcrafted goods, fashion and street-food stalls

What festival is held annually in Shoreditch?

Brick Lane Jazz Festival

What other attractions are in London?

London eye, Buckingham palace

Art galleries

overall, what are the main social benefits of urban change in Shoreditch?

Amelioration of the area

recreation and entertainment opportunities

Growth of creative industry

More job opportunities