Case Study: Greenwhich

• 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