Describe the qualitative source showing Poole Quay,by John Dimech in the 21st Century
- bright and colourful suggesting positive sense of place
- shows the Quay, highlighting tourism and fishing industries which make up Poole’s character
How do qualitative sources show change over time in Poole?
- 19th Century paintings of Poole show fishing industry, darker colours suggesting a less positive sense of place
- 21st Century painting of Poole shows tourism and the importance of the harbour, brighter colours portray more positive reflection of Poole
What percentage of Poole’s residents are white British?
89%
What percentage of Poole’s population is Christian?
46%
How can diversity in population influence exogenous factors in Poole?
more diversity means different cultures from other areas, this means the demography making up Poole has changed. Influences the cultures that make up the town’s identity and character
How might an older population impact Poole’s character?
impacts the type of infrastructure, more care homes, hospitals etc.
means more people are retired impacting which industries are present
How has Poole’s demography changed over time?
slowly increasing ethnic diversity- however still majority is White British
Increase in the age- less people working in fishing etc.
How might lived experience in Poole changed over time?
- quantitative data suggests less people are ‘very satisfied’ with the local area in 2017 than 2014. Suggests worse lived experience of insiders.
- However, outsider lived experience/sense of place may be better, as tourism is a huge part of what makes up Poole.
What percentage of Poole’s population was Christian in 1801?
99%
What was the population of Poole in 1801?
Just under 2,500
What was the population of Poole in 2021?
approx. 140,000
What are 3 examples of regeneration in Poole?
- Carter Quay
- Kingland Crescent
- Flip out Poole
- Holes Bay
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Kingland Crescent regeneration?
+VES: aimed to increase independent businesses, making Poole High Street more unique and boosting local economy
-VES: rent is expensive so limited independent shops, not as much money as hoped, only one area so limited impact
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Holes Bay regeneration?
+VES: brownfield sites environmentally sustainable, more housing and better infrastructure. 200 homes, 500 jobs
-VES: increased traffic congestion worsens sense of place
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Carter Quay regeneration?
+VES: new appartments provide more housing for locals, 161 appartments
-VES: gentrification causes conflicts and forces out locals
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Flip Out regeneration?
+VES: increases variety, attracts visitors and employment
-VES: expensive, unsure, failed, limited impact, chain store
Why might Poole need regeneration?
Turlin moor and Bourne Estate in worst decile for childhood poverty
Newtown in worst decile for elderly poverty
What are 2 exogenous factors?
- TNCs
- encouraged tourism (Ferry etc)
What are 2 endogenous factors?
- infrastructure, train station
- independent local businesses
What % of Poole identify as UK residents only?
85%
What % of Poole are Muslim?
1.7%
