Urban Decay (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Urban decay definition
Urban decay definition
When parts of a city become run-down & deteriorate
Areas most affected by urban decay
Areas most affected by urban decay
Former industrial areas in inner city
Main cause of urban decay
Main cause of urban decay
Industries close/relocate to city outskirts
First stage of urban decay cycle
First stage of urban decay cycle
Industrial decline
Physical problems in decayed buildings
Physical problems in decayed buildings
Poor heating, bad sanitation, dampness, structural decay
Who remains in decayed areas
Who remains in decayed areas
Elderly, those w/ limited education/skills, unable to move
Key economic problem in decayed areas
Key economic problem in decayed areas
High unemployment
Urban redevelopment meaning
Urban redevelopment meaning
Demolish old buildings, rehouse occupants, new commercial use
Urban renewal meaning
Urban renewal meaning
Improve areas, refurbish buildings, keep same function
Dublin Docklands solution type
Dublin Docklands solution type
Urban redevelopment
Liberties Dublin solution type
Liberties Dublin solution type
Urban renewal
Ballymun: year built & number of towers
Ballymun: year built & number of towers
1966, 36 tower blocks
Ballymun Regeneration Ltd started
Ballymun Regeneration Ltd started
1997
Ballymun regeneration budget
Ballymun regeneration budget
£2.5 billion
Ballymun project completed
Ballymun project completed
2014