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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - Stratford
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London (Stratford) was developed and constructed for the 2012 Olympic Games. The key features of the development are:
Transport and infrastructure
-The rail, bus and cycle routes in Stratford were improved to cater for the volume of people visiting during the Olympics and for residents afterwards.
-A new rail station was built at Stratford International.
Olympic Park
-An area of 350 hectares of abandoned and derelict land was converted into sports and residential facilities.
-There are 100 hectares of new green space, with 4,000 trees and 600,000 tonnes of soil cleaned (to remove contaminants like arsenic and ammonia).
-3km of rivers and canals were cleaned and 230,000 cubic metres of contaminated groundwater was removed.
Retail
-A new Westfield shopping centre was constructed within walking distance of the Olympic Park and Olympic Stadium.
Sports facilities
-The Olympic Stadium has become the London Stadium, which is home to West Ham Football Club.
-The London Aquatics Centre has become a public swimming pool.
housing
-the accommodation that was built for olympics athletes in the olympic village was converted into new housing for 2,800 people
culture
-there are plans to build a lot of cultural buidlings and experiences in stratford. these include the Victoria and Albert East museum, Sadler's Wells East, which is a dance theatre and the London College of Fashion
Stratford - Urban Regeneration
The redevelopment of Stratford illustrates many of the core principles of regeneration.
International impact
-The presence of many MNC retailers like Zara in the Westfield shopping centre illustrates the significance of global influences on places.
-Furthermore, the Olympic Park was primarily built initially to host the Olympics, which is a global competition. London probably only won the rights to host the 2012 Olympics because of good rail, underground and air transport links.
International impact
-Stratford has the hallmarks of all four major urban regeneration strategies:
-Sport-led regeneration is clear with the London Stadium, Aquatic Centre and Olympic Games.
-Tourism-led regeneration is evident because the Olympic Park hosted the Olympic Games.
-Retail-led regeneration is shown by the construction of a Westfield shopping centre nearby.
-Culture-led regeneration is shown by the establishment of museums like the Victoria & Albert Museum East nearby.
Win-win redevelopment
-Although, many stakeholders may have attachment and life experiences of the pre-development Stratford, regenerating derelict and unused land is likely to be less controversial than developing other areas.
Salford Quays - Regeneration
Salford Quays occupies the upper part of the Manchester Ship Canal complex. It used to be a derelict area of abandoned warehouses and polluted canals. Salford Quays is a major development in the northwest of England.
Landmark buildings
-Landmark buildings like the Lowry Theatre, Lowry shopping centre, and the Imperial War Museum North were opened around Salford Quays.
-An area called Media City has been developed and media organisations like the BBC have moved there.
Interest groups
-The developers of Salford Quays worked closely with environmental interest groups like the RSPB (which conserves wildlife habitats) when doing river restoration work.
Salford Quays complex
-Over 100 hectares of old industrial land was developed by Salford City Council and private investors like Peel Holdings.
-Large lengths of canals and water frontages were cleaned and new vegetation was planted.
Transport
-The Manchester Metrolink was extended to reach Salford Quays and Media City. It now connects directly into Manchester Piccadilly metro station.
Ocean Gateway
-Peel Holdings are now planning the 'Ocean Gateway' project, which is currently the largest development project in the UK.
-they plan to invest in the Manchester Ship Canal route, which links Manchester and Liverpool.
-The project has a 50-year plan, encompassing the development of renewable energy resources and the regeneration of abandoned docklands.
Salford Quays - Urban Regeneration
The regeneration of Salford Quays bears the hallmarks of more than one urban regeneration strategy.
Regeneration strategies
-Salford Quays has the hallmarks of lots of major urban regeneration strategies:
-Tourism-led regeneration is evident because of the Lowry Theatre and Imperial War Museum. They are also landmark buildings.
-Retail-led regeneration is shown by the construction of a shopping centre nearby.
-Culture-led regeneration is shown by the establishment of museums like the Imperial War Museum North.
Positive feedback loop
-Rather than experiencing a spiral of decline, it is possible that Salford Quays could create a positive feedback loop.
-By creating new jobs, landmark buildings and retail experiences, more people and jobs could be attracted to the area in a continuous cycle.
International influences
-The presence of many MNC retailers like Tessuti and M&S in the Lowry's shopping centre illustrates the significance of global influences on places.
Employment
-2,300 BBC staff are now employed in MediaCity in Salford Quays. Many of these jobs are full-time, which is likely to be viewed as more favourable by stakeholders relative to jobs with zero hours contracts.
Croyde - Rural Regeneration
Croyde is a small village on the northern coast of Devon. It has nearby sandy beaches and old buildings, including thatched cottages, which provide it with an old-world charm. The traditional main employer, agriculture, is declining.
Seasonal employment
-Lots of the jobs that are created in Croyde are seasonal, with most jobs only at peak surfing season or during festivals.
Urban strategy of regeneration
-De-industrialised cities often try to use their old buildings to make 'cool' offices.
-Croyde needs to maintain its rustic image, its hip-ness for the people who want to go surfing there, and yet not over-commercialise – a challenging balancing act.
Tourism-led regeneration
Local farmers have converted buildings into B&B accommodation and turned fields into campsites and caravan parks to cater to the tourists visiting Croyde to surf and for festivals.
Sport-led regeneration
Croyde has become a centre for surfing, with some local businesses promoting the activity and welcoming visitors.
Culture-led regeneration
-During June, Croyde hosts the ‘Gold Coast Oceanfest’. This festival is a celebration of surfing and music.
-There is also a 'Deckchair Cinema' outside for people to watch films and other forms of entertainment.
Croyde - Stakeholder Views
Different stakeholders in Croyde are likely to have different views of the development.
Local residents and businesses
-Local residents may choose to live in Croyde because it is quiet. Events like the Gold Coast Oceanfest may drive away local residents.
-But some local residents may make higher profits because tourists support their businesses.
Local council
-The local council has supported developments by granting planning permission for campsites, new B&Bs and allowing festivals to go ahead.
Employment
-Although the creation of jobs is good, any jobs dependent on surfing, the weather or festivals are likely to be seasonal.
Croyde's Culture-Led Regeneration
Gold Coast Oceanfest
-During June, Croyde hosts the ‘Gold Coast Oceanfest’. This festival is a celebration of surfing and music.
Deckchair Cinema
-There is also a 'Deckchair Cinema' outside for people to watch films and other forms of developers.