Hulme- Manchester regeneration (City Challenge) Flashcards
how is city challenge investment different to typical investment?
funding by competitive bids rather than those most in need. change in emphasis away from unelected boards to partnerships with the private sector and local communities
how much of private and public sector resources was invested into the area by Moss Side and the Hulme Partnership?
£400 million
how many homes were built
over 2,000
what open space was created
Hulme Park
what arts venue and community centre was created
The Zion Centre
how much did the population grow by between 1992 and 2002
3.2% (compared to 0.2% in the rest of the city)
from 1997 to 2002 how much investment did Hulme receive
£400 million
how much did unemployment fall by in 20 years
from 32% to 6%
issues with city challenge investment
schemes compete against each other for funding as opposed to working together - not as effective as it could be
issues created by the refurbishment of the inner city
the rising house prices (consequence of gentrification) have meant that locals cannot afford to live there any longer
issue- how many still live in social housing
47.5%- Hulme is still considered a poor area
what are partnership schemes
are partnerships between the local authorities, local people, governments and private investors. partnership schemes can be incorporated into the original regeneration scheme
