Robin Hood Gardens

Question 1

Why was the houses built?

Answer 1

To overcome Post WW2 housing crisis and cope with baby boom, immigration, army return and family breakdowns.

Question 2

What was the inspiration behind the houses?

Answer 2

Brutalism -> walkways in the sky, different to tower blocks

Question 3

What are the negatives of the current housing?

Answer 3

Over 800 crimes reported around postcode, 67% not working, 82% renting, 63% semi skilled, 34% have 5 or more in a 2 bedroom flat

Question 4

What are the positives of the housing?

Answer 4

Strong community
Faciltiies -> primary school, gardens
Story behind it and used to be known as posh architectural masterpiece (some still see as beautiful)

Question 5

What are the negatives of the housing?

Answer 5

Anti social behaviour
Looks deprived
Stuck in lifts
Rubbish
Poor design
Lots of leaks (poor QoL)

Question 6

What are the plans for the new development?

Answer 6

£500 mil.
1600 new homes
Improvement to primary school
Still tower blocks
claim to be 'affordable housing' available

Question 7

What has caused the failure of the scheme?

Answer 7

Outdated
Residents are minority as most rent so don’t care about the place
Lack of council input
Only works if upgrade but pushing residents elsewhere spreading problem

Question 8

How can Top Down work?

Answer 8

If you shift inequality elsewhere

Question 9

What are some keywords to used?

Answer 9

Culture of deprivation
Cycle of Poverty
Lack of community enthusiasm