Hulme, Manchester, City Challenge Partnership Scheme Flashcards
How many City Challenge Partnerships ran between 1992 and 1998?
31
What happened to the housing in Hulme throughout the 19th and 20th century?
It became overcrowded and many people lived in poor quality housing
People were moved out of their homes into flats in new tower blocks and apartment buildings, what was the problem with these?
There was pest infestation and poor heating
What happened in 1990s?
Families had moved out of Hulme and there were problems with unemployment and crime
When was Hulme City Challenge Partnership formed?
1992
Who did Manchester City Council work with and how much money was invested into the regeneration package?
Private companies
£37.5 million
Name 3 improvements
Tower blocks were demolished and new houses were built (mixture of council owned and private)
Main shopping area was refurbished (included shops, covered market hall and supermarket)
Hulme Park was created to provide green space
What was the population growth between 1992 and 2002?
3.3%
What was the population growth across the city?
0.2%
From 1997 to 2002, how much private and public investment was made to Hulme and Moss Side?
£400 million
Unemployment fell from 32% in 1989 to…
6% in 2010
What percentage of the population still live in social housing?
47.5%
Name 2 problems…
House prices have increased and they are unaffordable for people on low incomes
Unemployment is still high compared to the rest of Manchester
