1. Regeneration - Enquiry Question 3
How regeneration is managed?
4A.8 Local
government
policies aim to
represent
areas as being
attractive for
inward
investment.
a. Local governments compete to create sympathetic business
environments with local plans designating areas for
development for a range of domestic and foreign investors
(Science Parks). (A: the actions of local authorities will
affect their success)
b. Local interest groups (Chambers of Commerce, local
preservation societies, trade unions) play a key role in
decision-making about regeneration; there are often tensions
between groups that wish to preserve urban environments
and those that seek change. ( London Olympics 2012)
(A: differing attitudes may cause conflicts)
c. Urban and rural regeneration strategies include retail-led
plans, tourism, leisure and sport ( London Olympics 2012),
public/private rural diversification ( Powys Regeneration
Partnership).

2. By the end of this lesson you will have:
Regeneration - The Role of local governments
By the end of this lesson you will have:
Understood why it is important to develop sympathetic business environments
Looked at examples of how developing such sympathetic business environments create successful places
Seen why the actions of local authorities can influence success

3. Creating Business Environments
Local Authorities compete against each other to try and create competitive environments which will attract companies and skilled workers
For example, RED ROCK is Stockport Council’s answer to the Trafford Centre and Manchester City Centre.

4. Local Interest Groups
As well as local authorities, local interest groups can also influence regeneration
These groups may agree or disagree with the council
It tends to be wealthier and older residents who are more vocal about their local interests

5. What catalysts can we use to prompt regeneration?
Housing led
Heritage led
Education led
Catalysts for regeneration
Retail led
Culture led
Sport led

6. Regeneration Strategies
You are going to be working in small groups to create a PowerPoint presentation which focuses on different regeneration strategies, predominantly in Liverpool but also some national significant strategies.
Success Criteria:
You should prepare a presentation which lasts five minutes.
You should prepare an accompanying information handout which summarises your presentation
Include a section about key players
You should focus on how your area has been regenerated and how it has impacted (both positively and if relevant negatively on different stakeholders.)

7. Regeneration Strategies
Group 1: Sports- led regeneration using the London Olympic Park as your case study.
Group 2: Retail-led regeneration plans using Liverpool One as your case study.
Group 3: Culture-led regeneration using Albert Docks as your case study.
Group 4: Heritage –led regeneration using Beatles and Slavery Museum as your case study.
Group 5: Education/knowledge-led regeneration using Liverpool and John Moore’s Universities.
TASK: Research the strategy. Who are the key players? What are the benefits of this strategy?

8. Task Tasks: Research your regeneration strategy
Discuss and choose an appropriate way to present it your work
Agree who is discussing what during your presentation (you should all say something)
Prepare your handout. (I will print these for you if you get them to me before next lesson).
Success Criteria:
You should prepare a presentation which lasts five minutes.
You should prepare an accompanying information handout which summarises your presentation
Include a section about key players
You should focus on how your area has been regenerated and how it has impacted (both positively and if relevant negatively on different stakeholders.)

9. Homework – due Friday 8th
Read pages 251 (from 17.2) to page 258
Complete a reading sheet (orange) for 17.3 rebranding