Marina and Sa1 - reurbanisation

SA1

• The SA1 redevelopment is a policy which aims to make the former Prince of Wales dock an attractive living and working environment.

• By making improvements to the:• Economy• Physical environment and• Social aspects

Improvements include:• Derelict buildings such as the J shed have been

renovated

• The Technium buildings are attracting high tech knowledge based industries

• Landscaped with trees, with the central green area of Technium Square

• 2000 plus quality apartments and houses E.g. Altamar – designed and created by Bellway homes

• The Sail bridge provides a unique landmark

• The Waterfront Community Church provides an excellent community meeting place

• Restaurants and bars in the J-shed provide jobs

• Hospital and health centre planned

• Waterfront promenade alongside marina

• Morgan Cole has a purpose built regional office

• Historic listed buildings have been renovated adding culture. E.g. The Norwegian church

• New road links connecting the area to Fabian Way

• Verve restaurant and velocity (gym and health club) opened in the Village Hotel

• Admiral insurance has a head office and call centre providing 900 jobs

Role play

• Discuss how your character might be affected by the SA1 development. Decide if you are for or against and have detailed reasons why.

• Prepare a speech for putting your view forward. (Use actual case study locations)

Past question

• Evaluate the success of a policy to tackle the issues faced in an inner city area. (10 marks)