CUE - Hulme Flashcards
1
Q
What was Hulme like in the 1960’s?
A
- High rise flats
- Low level of children with families
- Lots of single person households and single parents
- Graffiti, vandalism, crime and drug dealing
2
Q
What was City Challenge?
A
A major initiative in the 1990s. Worked with local authorites, private companies and the local community to improve the area.
3
Q
How much money did Hulme recieve through City Challenge?
A
£37.5 million
4
Q
In 1992, plans were drawn to build… in Hulme?
A
- 3000 new homes
- New shopping areas
- Roads and community facilites
5
Q
Why did the regenerated Hulme work better than before?
A
- Homes were designed to conserve water, be energy efficient and pleasant
- Local peoples views were taken into account
- More of a social mix
- Crime has been reduced
