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1
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What was set up to involve the residents in 1967, to discuss the changes?

A

The Byker for People Policy

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Who led the development in the late 1960s?

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Ralph Erskine (Sweden’s leading architect)

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Where is Byker?

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Inner city ward of Newcastle

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How many people live in Byker Wall?

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9500

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In 1963, what did Byker have?

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  • the worst inner city problems in the city

- landlords refused to repair homes so conditions worsened

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What is the average age of residents?

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36 yrs

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What is the Vicar’s opinion of Byker?

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  • unique
  • fantastic area
  • multicultural
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What was the population of Byker in 2011?

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12,200

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What CBBC programme was set in Byker?

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Byker Grove

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When was the Byker wall built?

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1971

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How many ____ were there in 1981, compared to now?

  • Butchers/bakers?
  • Clothes shops?
  • Vacant shops?
A

6 now 2
15 now 4
5 now 20

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What were the proposals of the new development in 1970?

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  • family oriented
  • free of traffic (pedestrianised areas)
  • small shopping centre
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What was Byker like in 1851?

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  • small township
  • 2000 population
  • Shields Rd was a country lane
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In 2016, how much money was spent on refurbishing the Byker Wall?

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  • £9.7 milion

- new doors, roof, windows

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What was Byker awarded in 2020?

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  • UK housing award

- neighbourhood transformation award

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Why was the Byker wall built?

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  • improve the appearance of the area
  • affordable
  • blocked out the noise of the traffic
17
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What were Erskine’s 3 reasons for knocking Byker down?

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  • poor housing (only 1 in 20 could be improved)
  • independent survey showed a desire for new homes
  • difficulty in providing a range of household sizes as most 2 bedrooms (Victorian terraced housing)
18
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Describe Byker in the 1960s

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  • terraced housing
  • low quality for ship workers
  • little open space
19
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Collaborations between Northumbria Police and the Byker Community Trust have provided opportunities for the residents - what has happened to the crime rate as a result?

A

between 2019 and 2020, anti-social behaviour reduced by 80%

20
Q

What % of Shield’s Rd retail floor space was unused in 2017?

A

19.6%

21
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How many times has Shield’s Rd been voted as the worst high street in Britain?

A

2

22
Q

Following the redevelopment, what % felt there was community spirit?

A

60%

23
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How did residents feel about the redevelopment? (1970)

A

60% were happy/agreed

24
Q

What issues arose during the redevelopment? (1970)

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  • crime/vandalism

- copper/lead pipes were stolen and sold on

25
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Why was Ralph Erskine chosen by Newcastle authorities?

A

involves locals

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