Urban Resurgence

• What does urban resurgence refer to?

  the regeneration, both economic and structural, of an urban area which has suffered a period of decline
• where has urban resurgence been seen in?

  Many cities in recent years as gentrification and regeneration schemes have made city living more attractive
• give 4 characteristics of urban resurgence?

  • attractive city living
  • converted old industrial buildings
  • fashionable homes/ cafes/ restaurants/ bars
  • relatively young affluent demographic (students, graduates, young professionals etc)
• give 3 causes of urban resurgence?

  • Former industrial cities in UK suffered from deindustrialisation in the second half of 20th century
  • these cities needed to reinvent themselves to become focused on business/ finance and consumer services
  • urban resurgence is facilitated by BOTH private and government led regeneration funding
  • city living has been made further attractive by shorter commutes and entertainment and leisure facilities