Hulme City Challenge Flashcards
Before the Hulme City Challenge, how much of the area was council owned?
98% of the 5,500 dwellings in the area were council owned, 50% of which being part of a deck access system with poor design features.
Before the Hulme City Challenge, what were the issues with Hulme’s population?
- There was a low-level of families with children in the area and a disproportionate number of single-person households.
- There was a high number of single parents as well as people with other social differences.
What does evidence suggest Hulme was used for before the Hulme City Challenge?
There was evidence suggesting that the local authorities had used the area to dump unfortunate residents.
What was the Hulme City Challenge?
An ambitious regeneration programme established in 1992 in the city of Hulme, Manchester.
How many resources (in pounds) were invested into the area in the HCC?
Over £400 million of private and public sector resources were invested into the area by the Moss Side and Hulme Partnership.
By 1995, how much progress was made in terms of land use in the HCC?
- 50 hectares of land had been reclaimed.
- The majority of the deck access flats were demolished, with 600 new homes for rent built and over 300 homes improved and refurbished.
- A new community centre called the Zion Centre was built.
How were crime rates affected by the HCC regeneration project?
Crime in the area was significantly lowered - there was a 40% reduction of key crimes.
What happened to Brierly Fields?
It was previously a green area, but it was partly developed into a series of office blocks (used by companies like Michelin and the University of Manchester), and partly as urban parkland for community use.
Which landmark was constructed as a symbol of the HCC?
The Hulme Arch/The Hulme Arch Bridge.
Since 1992, how has Hulme’s population changed?
The population has grown by 3.3%
What was the only drawback of the HCC?
The unemployment rates in the area stayed 5-6 times higher than the national average.
How many of the HCC goals were achieved?
80%.
In the HCC, 300 new ____ were established.
Businesses.
During the HCC, The ___________ was updated in 2002 and is now a modern facility widely used by the community.
Moss Side Sports Centre.
New road infrastructure with an emphasis on ________ was built in order to promote efficient transport.
Permeability.
