How is regeneration managed?

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Give some factors affecting government regeneration policy.
Government 'colour', global economic climate and national priorities
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What is the main focus of the UK's involvement in regeneration and why?
National infrastructure (esp. transport - because improvemnts in transport probably elad to the greatest and most widespread benefits. It is likely to be a catalyst for local regeneration projects.
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How can governments control development through planning laws?
Laws can be used to control the location and scale of development.Controls are particularly effective in regards to housing needs, supply and affordability. Housing is an important component in many regeneration projects. Permission for fracking
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What was the regeneration target of the UK's deregulation of capital markets in 1986?
The regeneration of London has a global financial hub. Foreign banks were encouraged to set up businesses there.
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Suggest possible links between immigration and regeneration.
Young adults and their families help to counteract the UK's ageing population. They provide labour that matches the skills well required by the UK. They pay taxes and their concentrated prescence in towns and cities can also trigger regeneration.
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What is the aim of the HS2 project?
To link London and the southwest with the 'Northern powerhouse' involving four major cities. This should encourage more investment and regeneration in the 'powerhouse' and play some part in reducing the North-South divide.
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Give reasons why the HS2 proposal is being criticised.
It is very expensive, with a relatively small saving in journey time btween London and Manchester - better to improve exisitng links? The environmental impact will be considerable and there is doubt whether there will be a trickledown effect.
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What is the basic aim of local government policies in the context of regeneration?
To attract inward investment to provide much of the funding for regeneration. To provide a solution to a local issue or problem.
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Suggest reasons why the aim is not always achieved.
The lack of consensus about the nature of the proposed regeneration. Investment returns are deemed to be inadequaate - deters investment.
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Identify local interest groups which play a key role in decision making about regeneration.
Local Chamber of Commerce, local political partes, heritage and conservation societies, residents associations etc.
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Give an example of retail-led regeneration.
Westfield shopping centres, West and East London
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Give an example of sport-led regeneration.
Olympic Park, East London
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Give an example of technology-led regeneration.
Cambridge Science Park
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Give an example of heritage-led regeneration.
Ironbridge, Shropshire.
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Give an example of rural diversification.
Powys regeneration partnership.
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Suggest reasons why regeneration in the UK is mainly focused on urban areas.
Many more urban areas are in need of regeneration action - to cope with the impacts of deindustrialisation, stocks of substandard housing, pockets of poverty and deprivation. Some would argue that urban issues are far more important than rural ones.
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What is the difference between rebranding and re-imaging.
Rebranding is about marketing a regenerated area in a way to make it more attractive to businesses, residents and visitors. Re-imaging is part of rebranding and is more focused on making an area look more attractive.
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Explain why perceptions are important in rebranding.
Rebranding involves changing images and when it comes to images, perception is paramount.The problem is that we all have our own perceptions. The rebranding message must be of such a boldness and character that it is obvious to most, if not all.
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Do you agree that the challenge of deindustralisation has been rebranding rather than creating actual jobs?
Yes - the challenge has been to remove the industrial scars and create a scenario of new opportunities. If that is done successfully then new jobs should follow. No - there is a need to reduce levels of unemployment in deindustrialised areas.
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Suggest possible links between the media and regeneration.
The media can contribute much in terms of making sure the public is well-informed about a specific regeneration project. They could do much in terms of campagining on behalf or against the project.
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Why might rural rebranding be more challenging than urban rebranding?
It is more difficult to change the image of rural areas; urban areas image is relatively easily changed by rebuilding and by new layouts. Probably easier to find funding for urban projects - possibly promise a higher return.
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