Evaluate the Success of one Urban Regeneration Scheme or Policy That You Have Studied

Evaluate the success of one Urban regeneration scheme or policy that you have studied

One urban regeneration scheme which I have studied is the gentrification process of Newington Green located directly North east of London, approximately a five mile distance for Central London. Gentrification is the process of the improvement to housing of an area which was previously very poor and run down. This is taken out by the local residents of the area as the home owners within the town make repairs and refurbishments to their property. Eventually overtime the quality and nature of the housing becomes improved resulting the area being of higher value which attracts increased numbers of people to live in the area e.g. people moving from Hackney and Islington to purchase properties in Newington green.

There was much redevelopment of Newington green which caused the urban regeneration of the area to become a success and therefore become more popular and interesting place to live. This was done in numerous ways which I will now explain. The area was just a run down green space in the North of London until 1979 when a group called the NGAG (Newington Green Action Group) was formed to re-develop the area the kick start the regeneration of Newington green itself. The first actions which took place were the improvements to the traffic congestions around the area, the congestion of the traffic on a day to day basis was reduced as traffic calming measures were introduced as well as an increased number of pedestrian crossings which were set-up to make it a safer and easier access for pedestrians wanting to visit the green. The green itself was also redeveloped to make it a more interesting place to visit rather than it just being a square of grass in the centre of the town. Attractions were put in place such as a park being built for a place for parents to bring their children to play and have fun with their friends, as