Urban Regeneration
"Urban renewal is a program of land redevelopment in areas of moderate to high density urban land use. Renewal has had both successes and failures. Its modern incarnation began in the late 19th century in developed nations and experienced an intense phase in the late 1940s – under the rubric of reconstruction. The process has had a major impact on many urban landscapes, and has played an important role in the history and demographics of cities around the world.
Urban renewal may involve relocation of businesses, the demolition of structures, the relocation of people, and the use of eminent domain (government purchase of property for public use) as a legal instrument to take private property for city-initiated development projects.
In some cases, renewal may result in urban sprawl and less congestion when areas of cities receivefreeways and expressways.
Urban renewal has been seen by proponents as an economic engine and a reform mechanism, and by critics as a mechanism for control. It may enhance existing communities, and in some cases result in the demolition of neighbourhoods."
"The improvement of urban areas which have been in decline."
www.tuition.com.hk/geography/u.htm"The re-use or redevelopment of decaying or run-down parts of older urban areas to bring them new life and economic vitality."
www.lawsonfairbank.co.uk/planning-glossary.asp
Above I have found three different definitions as to what 'Urban Regeneration' means. From reading the definitions, I now have a better understanding as to what it means. Urban Regeneration is the redevelopment/ improvement of old urban areas, once they have been improved it means more shops, restaurants, clean areas, more things for people to do and also a more appealing place for people to visit.
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