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K.I. 2.3 Change in the Inner City

Inner city – terraced houses, mainly privately rented tenure.

The Prince of Wales and north docks completed 1898 – exported COAL in vast quantities

Swansea Docks is the collective name for several docks in Swansea, Wales. The Swansea docks are located immediately south east of Swansea city centre. In the mid 19th century, the port was exporting 60% of the world's copper from factories situated in the Tawe valley. THE PRINCE OF WALES DOCKS IS NOW THE SA1 SCHEME.

What is it?

SA1 – regeneration scheme

Where is it?

This inner city regeneration scheme – the SA1 is still being built now in 2014.

http://www.sa1swanseawaterfront.co.uk/upload/swf/SA1_FindUs_20080205172326.swf

When?

Why was regeneration needed? The main issues that resulted were a mix of environmental,

social and economic problems:

• Decaying urban environment with many derelict buildings and warehouses. Visual pollution from the wasteland and increasing litter.

• Social exclusion of local people in St Thomas, many of whom depended on the docks and associated industries for work. Mass unemployment occurred here.

• Negative multiplier effect of a spiral of decline. As people became unemployed they had less money to spend in local shops which closed down meaning people had fewer services available.

Regenerating the inner city - SA1

• The SA1 redevelopment is a policy which aims to make the former Prince of Wales dock an attractive living and working environment. It is led by the Welsh Assembly Government working with Swansea Council.

By making improvements to the:• Economy• Physical environment and• Social aspects

How?

SA1 regeneration in Swansea

Improvements include:

• Derelict buildings such as the J shed have been renovated

• The Technium buildings are attracting high tech knowledge based industries

• 2000 plus quality apartments and houses E.g. Altamar – designed and created by Bellway homes

• The Sail bridge provides a unique landmark – walk across the R. Tawe to the CBD

• Restaurants such as La Parilla in the J-shed

• Private dental care centre

• Verve restaurant and Velocity (gym and health club) opened in the Village Hotel

• Admiral insurance has a head office and call centre providing over 900 jobs

• Tesco Express located in SA1