Hulme City Challenge Flashcards
(24 cards)
What’s Hulme arch
A symbol of regeneration in Hulme area
Urban parkland
Part of birley fields which has been preserved for public use
Unemployment rates
2003 rates were 5-6 times higher than the national average
Population growth
3.3% increase since 1992 in Hulme
Crime reduction
40% reduction in crime since the 1990’s
Initial grant
£37.5 million for Hulme redevelopment
New homes
Plans for 3k new houses in 1992
Homes for change
Social housing model with two development phases
Rolls crescent
67 new houses build to foster the community
Zion arts centre
Cultural facility for youth, built in a church
Hulme park
First large park in Manchester in 50 years
Permeable infrastructure
Designed to enhance transport and reduce crime
Shopping parade
Refurbished area now includes an asda
Economic successes
300 new businesses created, boosting the local economy
Visual appeal
Varied building styles enhances the area’s attractiveness
Social issues
Old locals were displaced and ignored during the regeneration
Community tension
Locals views often overlooked which caused discontent
Crescent blocks
1960’s housing was demolished due to safety concerns
Industrial heritage
Known for cotton mills and coal mining history
Victorian slums
Low quality housing prevalent during the industrial revolution
Goals met
80% of the original regeneration goals were achieved
Hulme’s ranking
Amongst the worst 2% in the country
Environmental successes
Positive changes in urban landscape and green spaces
Local employment
Resident lack skills for the new job opportunities
