SEE: Regeneration 4.A2B Kelham Island
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- 4.A2B: Reasons for changes in places: Kelham Island
- Economic changes
- Was once a man-made 'goit', designed to feed the water wheels of the Don
- Industrial/steel quarter
- Cheaper steel abroad/global shift led to closure of industry
- Economy of the area began to diversify e.g. 1982 Kelham Island Museum is built
- Now it is considered a 'trendy' area with bars, restaurants, and accomodation being the main economy
- Was once a man-made 'goit', designed to feed the water wheels of the Don
- Housing development
- Kelham has become a residential area as a result of the property boom
- Kelham Mills, Central Quay student accomodation are two examples
- 2018, Kelham Island named the best place to live in the UK at the Urbanism Awards
- Historical development
- Old, industrial buildings are now used as restaurants, bars, or for independent businesses
- E.g. cutlery works is Yorkshire's largest food hall, and is in an old industrial building
- There has been a focus on retaining the industrial heritage of the place
- Economic changes
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