Geography A Level - regenerating places

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