FIELDWORK: Leeds Regeneration

Question 1

State the aim of this investigation

Answer 1

To evaluate the success of regeneration strategies in Leeds City Centre

Question 2

State the hypothesis of this investigation

Answer 2

The regeneration of Leeds City Centre has been successful

Question 3

State the research questions of this investigation

Answer 3

1. What strategies have been used to regenerate Leeds?
2. Have the strategies improved public perception of LCC?
3. Have the strategies improved the environmental quality of LCC?

Question 4

What locations were visited in this investigation?

Answer 4

Trinity Leeds
Victoria Gate
Merrion Centre
St John’s Centre

Question 5

Why were the chosen locations are appropriate?

Answer 5

• Range of differences between centres -> old / recent, investment / left.
• Show the contrast between similar strategies -> all shopping centres.

Question 6

What data collection methods were used for this investigation?

Answer 6

Questionnaire / interview.
Photos.
Building use survey.
Environmental quality survey
Pedestrian count.
Secondary research.

Question 7

Rank the locations in order of best environmental quality to worst

Answer 7

Victoria gate
Trinity
Merrion
St John’s

Question 8

How many environmental factors were assessed in the environmental quality survey?

Answer 8

11

Question 9

Name the environmental factors that were assessed in the environmental quality survey

Answer 9

Density of buildings.
Attractive buildings / not.
Evidence of maintenance / improvements to buildings.
Vandalism / graffiti.
Visible greenery.
Amount of litter.
Maintenance of walkways.
Attractive window displays / not.
Positive / negative atmosphere.
Threatening / safe environment.
Open useable space / not.

Question 10

How was each environmental factor in the environmental quality survey ranked?

Answer 10

Ranked from -3 (worst) to +3 (best).

Based on personal opinion.