Hulme- City challenge Partnership Flashcards
0
Q
1960s
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Tower blocks=pest infestations, heating, depression
1
Q
What happened in the 19th century
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Overcrowded with poor quality housing
2
Q
How much was the Partnership
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£37.5m
New housing - council and private
3
Q
What leisure and business aspects did the partnership include
A
Zion centre- arts and community
Birley Fields business park- Colgate ltd, Laing O’ Rourke
4
Q
Sucesses
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Pop increase 3.3% (1992-2002)
£400m private and public investment
Unemployment fell 32% 1989- 6% 2010
5
Q
Failures
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47.5% still social housing
House prices=unaffordable
Unemployment still high compared to rest Manchester
