why might declining inner city areas be redevloped?

Answer 1

If one considers an area to be a 'declining city area' in terms of a reduction in commerical, industrial and residential activity then it seems obvious that local government would seek to redevelop these areas as a means to boost all three aforementioned areas of interest. Redevelop could encompass simply renovating exisiting residential accomodation or boosting local businesses by improving local transport links to drive business in terms of footfall into these areas. Redevelopment programs exist across the country and aim to boost the standard of living and quality of businesses within certain areas. Many government policies are also formulated to attempt to improve areas, for example the tolls introduced in London to try to reduce congestion and encourage the use of public transport. This could in a way be considered redevelopment in terms of changing the local environment. Another form of development more generally would be the aid sent to India to help them to rebuild flattened accomodation and replant areas to reduce the problems of famine following the tsunami floods.

Answer 2

Inner city areas suffering from decline often appear run-down, with high levels of crime, vandalism, high proportions of derelict buildings, especially factories which have since closed down, and unattractive buildings. These areas sometimes receive government funding through redevelopment schemes and grants, of which the aim is to demolish derelict buildings, and to rebuild on the so-called brownfield sites (sites which have been built on before). Offices, apartments and new houses are often built, which attract a new clientele to the area, which thus boosts local economy, bringing money into the area and improving the standard of living for local people. This is sometimes known as regentrification, whereby classy redevelopments of areas previously suffering from decline actually become very expensive areas in which to live, such as Notting Hill area in London UK which was the site of racist riots in the 1940s and 50s but was regentrified in the 70s onwards. Houses now are extremely pricy, and the facilities have changed to accommodate for the new residents. Similarly, the London Docklands was a redevelopment project.

Answer 3

Tax revenues.

The decline means falling property values. Businesses don't want to stay there & new businesses won't move there. The city has little tax revenue & it drops with each house abandoned.

Redevelopment reverses the trend, & has had some striking successes in the large cities of the East Coast, particularly Philadelphia.

;-)

Answer 4

Because the UK is running out of space. Why not a chic flat in the Toxteth area of Liverpool? Trouble is that the people who live there now would be priced out of the property market, and the roads in the city would be blocked with 4x4s belonging to people who have never bought a pair of green wellies.

Answer 5

Because it is not eccomomically viable to leave them to run down.

It would generate all kinds of vermin. Animal and Human

Answer 6

In case of a heavy rain, the water will run down. and the town won't be flooded!!

Answer 7

i think you alredy know the answer 2 your question lol

Answer 8

theres a homework question if ever i heard one.Use your head its obvious.