Watford Health Campus Redeveloping Watford

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Watford Health Campus Redeveloping Watford http://www.watfordhealthcampus. info/

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Watford Health Campus

Redeveloping Watford

http://www.watfordhealthcampus.info/

Where is it?

Watford Health Campus site

Disused power station

Cramped hospital site

Town centre

Disused ‘brownfield’ site

Proposed new hospital wing

What is the Watford Health Campus?A development that aims to

transform a large area of West Watford

• It’s a run-down area • old hospital buildings now

too small for the local population

• Derelict and run-down factories in the area

• Little open space for the locals

• Congested roads

Why do we need this development?

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Why do we need this development?

Hospital closures put pressure on Watford General

• Newspaper headlines from the last three years

House prices rising faster than ever

Watford General buildings ‘unsuitable for modern healthcare’

Health Campus jobs crucial as Watford weathers credit crunch

Home end redevelopment will benefit fans

What will the development do?• The development will include:

– More than 400 new homes for key workers

– Hotels and conference facilities– More green open spaces for the

local people– Improved transport – New & improved education and

childcare facilities– New shop space - opportunities

for local businesses– New sports facilities– Around 2000 long-term jobs

The Watford Health Campus Scheme

Assessment

• The guidelines are on the next slide – we went through them in class on Tuesday.

• Maximum 2 pages of A4. You may include images. A location map is compulsory

• You may word process it• Due date: Monday 8th

February

Further information How to write it up

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/articles/2006/09/29/watford_development_290906_feature.shtml

• http://www.watfordfc.com/page/Stadium/0,,10400~1313537,00.html

• http://www.watfordhealthcampus.info/

• http://www.watfordfc.com/page/Stadium/0,,10400~1082213,00.html

Describe the Watford Health Campus development in detail. You could use photos & maps here.

Explain how it will benefit the local area – what are they doing that will improve West Watford? How are they doing it?

You should then write a conclusion that summarises your research

Mark schemeHere’s what you need to be doing to achieve your level on this assessment: GOOD LUCK!

Level 7 You are describing and explaining with a high level of detail and accuracy.Conclusions are convincing.Initiative is shown in researching work.A wide range of geographical vocabulary is used

Level 6Descriptions are detailed You offer a range of sensible explanations.You show a good understanding of the facts or situations. You have clearly done research.You are using geographical vocabulary regularly.A fairly broad factual knowledge is demonstrated.

Level 5Descriptions are fairly detailed and your explanations are making more sense.You show a fairly sound understanding of the topic but misinterpretations are still common.You are starting to use more geographical vocab.A sound factual knowledge is demonstrated: it sounds like you know what’s going on.

Level 4 Descriptions include a little detail You are now explaining in a simple formYour answers are a mix of good understanding but also some confused thinkingAre you sure you have read the question and looked at the resources in enough detail?You’re using a few key words now.  

Level 3 or belowYou are describing, but not in much detail.

You aren’t really explaining yet.

You show you have some geographical knowledge – is it relevant to the task?