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  • Gentrification is the revival of an urban area that has been subject to environment, and possibly socio-economic decline.
  • A brownfield site is an unused or derelict area of urban land that has been built on previously.
  • Causes of Decline:
    • Industries closed down - gas works
    • Containerisation - how trade has changed from using little boats to container ships
  • Consequences of Decline:
    • Area became derelict
    • Loss of jobs - multiplier effect
    • Reduced trade and loss of industries