Geography A Level - regenerating places
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How has the function of Stratford changed overtime? - ANS Pre-industrial: known for its agriculture and
farming
Industrial: manufacturing- all jobs were in manufacturing
Present day: retail, tourism, business
What global influences have shaped the characteristics of Stratford? - ANS Globalisation caused the
global shift which resulted in goods being cheaper to export overseas - this caused extreme deprivation
in a manufacturing-reliant Stratford in the 1900s. Containerisation was far more cost efficient than the
London dock lands.
More recently, increases migration has made Stratford more culturally and ethnically diverse.
Economic consequences of Stratford regeneration - ANS - existing businesses were displaced
- property and rent prices increased, making life much more difficult for residents, some had to leave
the area
Social reasons for Stratford regeneration being unsuccessful - ANS - Whilst new houses were built, they
were mostly unaffordable for locals
- some people could not afford new living prices
- poverty and unemployment still rife
Environmental consequences of Stratford regeneration - ANS The games produced 3.3 million tonnes of
CO2 and increased congestion
Economic benefits of Stratford regeneration - ANS Multiplier effect
Westfield creates 10,000 jobs
Social benefits of Stratford regeneration - ANS - more leisure activities available
Get a hint
How has the function of Stratford changed overtime? - ANS Pre-industrial: known for its agriculture and
farming
Industrial: manufacturing- all jobs were in manufacturing
Present day: retail, tourism, business
What global influences have shaped the characteristics of Stratford? - ANS Globalisation caused the
global shift which resulted in goods being cheaper to export overseas - this caused extreme deprivation
in a manufacturing-reliant Stratford in the 1900s. Containerisation was far more cost efficient than the
London dock lands.
More recently, increases migration has made Stratford more culturally and ethnically diverse.
Economic consequences of Stratford regeneration - ANS - existing businesses were displaced
- property and rent prices increased, making life much more difficult for residents, some had to leave
the area
Social reasons for Stratford regeneration being unsuccessful - ANS - Whilst new houses were built, they
were mostly unaffordable for locals
- some people could not afford new living prices
- poverty and unemployment still rife
Environmental consequences of Stratford regeneration - ANS The games produced 3.3 million tonnes of
CO2 and increased congestion
Economic benefits of Stratford regeneration - ANS Multiplier effect
Westfield creates 10,000 jobs
Social benefits of Stratford regeneration - ANS - more leisure activities available
