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Why has Clairton declined?
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Was once biggest coal producer during war, but underwent deindustrialisation
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Overall reasons for decline of rust belt region
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Cheap Chinese steel
Mechanisation of mining companies to save money led to job losses
3
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What is economic restructuring?
A
The replacement of one industry with another
In the case of the rust belt, primary has been replaced with low-wage tertiary jobs e.g. retail
Geography Regeneration
flashcards
Decks in class (27)
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Keywords17
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Canary Wharf Case Study5
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Kelham Case Study7
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Successful Place: Sydney2
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Unsuccessful Place: Beatyville2
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Rural Regeneration: Newquay6
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Urban Regeneration: Glasgow1
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Unsuccessful Place: Cornwall3
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Rust Belt Decline3
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HS2: Government role in regeneration3
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Olympic Park 2012 regeneration5
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Custom House Station- The Need for Regeneration5
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Role of government1
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Changes to Economy and Employment4
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Heathrow Runway2
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Broadwater Farm Regeneration- Community Engagement4
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How Do Stakeholders Judge Success of Regeneration5
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The Barracks, Glasgow: Sink Estate3
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Sevenoaks, Kent: Commuter Village4
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Llansilin, Wales: Declining Rural Settlement4
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Cornwall Community Engagement3
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Community Engagement5
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Fracking (Gov Decision/ Public Sect)3
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Evaluation Tips4
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Public Sector Case Studies1
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Westfield Centre (Private Sector)1
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Eden Project4
