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EQ2- Why might regeneration be needed ? - Coggle Diagram
EQ2- Why might regeneration be needed ?
Economic decline
Deindustrialisation
closure of traditional industries
job loss and widespread unemployment
out - migration
dereliction
reduced tax revenue
social deprivation - increased crime, poor healthcare, low income, poor education
Population change
out-migration of skilled and young workers
Remaining population may be older and economically inactive
Falling population
closure of services like schools, shops, healthcare
reduced consumer spending
further economic decline
Social Inequality & Deprivation
High unemployment
increased beneifit dependency
lower educational attainment due to fewer opportunities
health issues linked to poverty
poor housing conditions
overcrowding, lack of maintenance
Environmental Degradation
Presence of brownfield sites ( abandoned industrial land)
Visual decline
grffiti, vandalism, derelict buildings
pollution from past industry
may contaminate land and water
poor infrastructure
roads, transport, public services
External factors
Globalisation
industries relocate to countries with cheaper labour
changes in trade patterns
decline of traditional ports
government policies may favour other regions
technology reduces the need for manual labour
Negative place perception
media representation creates a stigma
makes people less inclined to visit
businesses are less likely to invest
tourism declines
reduced feel of identity and pride form local residents