Urban Policy and Regeneration in Britain Since 1979 (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Which problems does urban policy aim to reduce in urban areas?
Which problems does urban policy aim to reduce in urban areas?
Unemployment, poor housing, decline
How many main phases has urban policy evolved through since 1979?
How many main phases has urban policy evolved through since 1979?
Four phases
What theory underpinned Phase 1 property-led initiatives (1979-1991)?
What theory underpinned Phase 1 property-led initiatives (1979-1991)?
Trickle down theory
Which groups formed partnerships in Phase 2 (1991-1997)?
Which groups formed partnerships in Phase 2 (1991-1997)?
Private, community, voluntary, authorities
When did Labour come to power, shifting policy to area-based initiatives?
When did Labour come to power, shifting policy to area-based initiatives?
1997
How many City Deals were agreed between 2012 and 2014?
How many City Deals were agreed between 2012 and 2014?
26 City Deals
How much private investment did Urban Development Corporations attract by the mid-1990s?
How much private investment did Urban Development Corporations attract by the mid-1990s?
Over £12 billion
By 1997, how many houses had City Challenge improved?
By 1997, how many houses had City Challenge improved?
Over 40,000 houses
City Challenge gave equal importance to which three elements?
City Challenge gave equal importance to which three elements?
Buildings, people, community values
Why do service industries and new manufacturers often avoid inner city locations?
Why do service industries and new manufacturers often avoid inner city locations?
Prefer peripheral sites, better access