City Challenge Hulme Flashcards
Where is Hulme and why is it important?
- South of Manchester CDB
- Significant Idustrial heritage
What did CC encourage?
- Higher proposal’s for regeneration
What did the encouragement mean?
- Local authorities suggested solutions instead of just identifying issues
The residents were more involved than in UDCs. True or False.
True, it promoted more of a Bottom-Up system
What was an issue of the CC?
- Money was allocated based on how good the bid was, and not on need leading to money being wasted by preparing the said bids.
- Money was only given for the period between winning and the next CC
How much public and private money was invested?
Over £400 million
How many houses were planned to be built?
3000 with new streets and squares
What types of houses were planned to be built?
- Two-Storey houses
- Low rise flats
By 1995, X new homes were ready for rent and had been built. X were improved and refurbished
- 600
- 300
What supermarket was added?
ASDA
The changes worsened the crime rate. True or False.
False. They were reduced by 40% in key crimes.
What companies were attracted by Brierly Fields?
- Michelin
- Laring O’Rourke
- UoM data centre
How many jobs were created by BF?
53,000 jobs
By the end of the period, how many homes were built for sale or rent?
2000
How many homes were council houses in 2011?
40%
