The Impact Of Social Sustainability On The Development

This article is taken from the guardian in London and would probably have been written for the purposes of publicity and enlightenment. It would have been written to make people aware of the area and its’ issues. To analyse what is good and bad about it, putting it in context with other similar issues around

Sydney councils are now making an effort to upgrade and redevelop these areas of decay/urban blight through the processes of urban renewal and gentrification.

In order to understand fully the regeneration of the Stratford area, it is imperative that there is some prior knowledge of how the area has developed over time. As London is the capital of England it has always been at the forefront of development, but other different areas of London have progressed at different speeds, meaning that some areas have been left waiting for regeneration whilst others have already developed. Regeneration is defined as the revitalisation of a place or community. Regeneration is both a process and an outcome . In the 1920s there were many large slums including Old Nichol, situated in Shoreditch. The conditions in the slums were well documented by Irene Barclay, who was a chartered surveyor and wanted to address social need and her actions were well appreciated by

Urban regeneration is defined as improving an area that has been experiencing a period of decline due to a variety of reasons, such as lack of employment, lack of investment in the CBD, suburbanisation etc. Ways that this can be resolved include property led regeneration, prestige project developments and partnership development schemes. These have all been carried out in the UK recently due to urban decline in some areas, and some have been more successful in others, in terms of its effectiveness on the location, effectiveness on problems that existed beforehand and the effect on the local community. Most importantly, the

The West Hendon regeneration scheme was identified in 2001 when the Decent Homes programme required local authorities to offer residents a certain standard of housing. The West Hendon estate failed to meet these standards, and after consideration of options, it was agreed that regeneration would be the best way to achieve these. The Council’s Core Strategy designates the Estate as one of the Priority Housing Estates, requiring redevelopment and regeneration to meet these Decent Homes Standards, with the proposal ultimately resulting in the complete demolition of existing buildings within the Estate. The required area of land was defined and referenced as to land ownership and occupation. The scheme has been split into development

Urban regeneration is at the forefront of government policies, and is the subject of much polemic. There are numerous examples of this in the UK such as Glasgow, Bristol and Liverpool; there are clearly advantages for these cities in terms of improved resources, but this has also depersonalised certain communities. Some of the areas cleared for redevelopment were homes to large numbers of people and the places they were attached to; “the over-writing of historical and cultural identities will alienate and marginalise embedded social groups” (Zukin, cited in Scheffler). Communities are also being dismantled/displaced in the countryside: there is much discussion for example of the proposed HS2 train link which could lead to compulsory purchases and destruction of local habitats. More and more city dwellers are eager to escape the stresses of the urban environment and buy up holiday homes in villages, thus making it increasingly difficult for

In Hume Horizon 2040, two strategic objectives are addressed to help build a well educated and employed community, one of them is “Support and enhance skill development and educational opportunities to reduce disadvantage and improve employment prospects and quality of life”, the other one is “Create conditions that support business growth and create local jobs for Hume residents”.

In Linda Sutton excerpt she stated that urban renewal uprooted families, friendships and the unity felt within the community as well. Hearing testimonies from people who have witnessed the past and present effects of urban renewal was rather upsetting. As well, as it was eye-opening to hear the effects of urban renewal from a personal point of view. I believe their stories have given great insight to resident’s emotions towards urban renewal. In addition, it was informative to hear the true intentions behind urban renewal in class, but hearing the effects as it pertained to actual residents through these excerpts was heartbreaking. Each testimony given expressed some form of pain towards the situation. In conclusion, these testimonies informed

The regeneration of Liverpool has not been uniform throughout the city - North Liverpool has not yet experienced the benefits provided by restructuring the economy of the city, and the area remains deprived in comparison to other parts of the city. This is partly due to its location, which is poorly placed to take advantage of economic opportunities. As such, North Liverpool is unlikely to develop higher value economic activity without significant investment. The regeneration of North Liverpool and in particular Liverpool Waters are identified by the City Council as the next major opportunities for the City to embrace.

The population living in these areas before the arrival of gentrification, characteristically those in low income occupations, can find themselves displaced both physically and socially. This is one of the most serious impacts that gentrification can have on a neighbourhood and its community. Social displacement can impact negatively on the community in a gentrified area, causing social polarisation between the different social classes and leading to community conflict. Atkinson (2002) collected statistics from many pieces of research - including his previous work – which explored the relationship between gentrification and the displacement of the working class. By doing this Atkinson could clearly display the impact displacement is having,

5.The environment quality of the areas are poor, often with the lack of open space. 6.The inner-city tend to have high levels of marital problems, drug-taking, petty crime and vandalism and low levels of academic attainment and aspiration. We can see quite clearly from above the poor conditions that face Britain's poorer people, these factors having to be dealt with.

Property-led regeneration involves the regeneration of an inner city area by changing the image of the area, improving the environment, attracting private investment and improving

London Docklands A Case study of: q Urban redevelopment / Urban regeneration q Economic decline and regeneration q In migration into an area and its impact q An urban planning scheme Where are the London Docklands?

A sustainable city is when harmony is reached between the environment, economy and society. Environmentally, sustainable cities are ecologically friendly by using alternative sources of energy such as solar or wind power. Economically, governments should share a similar decision-making process with institutions and with the public by having a common belief in what should be done by improving sustainability. Sorensen, Marcotullio, and Grant (2004), find that a good decision making process consists of planning and control at the municipal and national political levels which would allow local level functions to become reinforced. Socially, sustainable cities are classless, meaning that there are no social divisions which serve as limits; leading to a more equal society. One of the many ideas would be using mixed housing to remove the class divisions between people. Also, city streets would be walkable, with businesses and services located at close proximity to promote a healthier lifestyle and serve as an alternative to using cars for transportation. The writers differ in their analysis when examining the approaches to improving sustainability in cities. This section will analyze four important ideas on how cities can become more sustainable.

Social sustainability is one of the four pillars of sustainability. It is the least clearly defined as it changes with time, the economy, the environment and political situations. With so many factors that affect it, it is as important as the other three pillars (environmental, economic and political) and should therefore be given the same treatment and attention. This essay will define sustainability, define social sustainability, discuss one key principle about social sustainability and relate social sustainability to planning.