Case Study: Toxteth Flashcards
Where is toxteth located
South of Liverpool near river Meresy
What is toxteth’s history
Developed as a working class area
working areas such as ship building and manfactor
Now has a diverse community like Irish, Caribbean, African
Socio-economic characteristics of toxteth
faced economic decline,
high unemployment,
poverty,
poor housing conditions,
one of Liverpools most deprived areas.
Cause of Toxteth riots
In 1981
Racial tension, high unemployment, policing tensions
Key aspects of regeneration of toxteth
Aimed to: improve housing, education, local infrastructure
Projects include: Toxteth regeneration partnership.
Gentrification impacted Toxteth recently
Led to new housing and retail development, attracting high income residents.
What environmental urban issues are in Toxteth
Traffic congestion, improved accessibility, redevelopment of old housing, green spaces (Sefton park)
Demographic makeup of toxteth
Strong community spirit, focused on youth engagement , culture heritage, social cohesion
What can Toxteth be used for
Urban decline, regeneration, social inequality, multiculturalism, environmental management