Uk Urban Policy Since 1979 Park Hill

Question 1

Urban regeneration

Answer 1

Partnership schemes between local and national governments and the private sector

Question 2

City challenge partnerships

Answer 2

English Partnerships is the national regeneration agency helping the government support high quality sustainable growth in England
They focus on:
1. Unlocking and increasing the supply of land to meet housing needs
2. Creating and sustaining well served mixed communities where people enjoy living and working
3. Improving the quality of life and enhancing the environment

Question 3

Park Hill Sheffield

Answer 3

. Occupies a prime position just outside the city centre
. Provides a striking backdrop to city centre regeneration projects
. A gateway to Sheffield
. In 2003, with English Partnerships the City Council began to put together a vision for the future of the estate to transform Park Hill into a fashionable City centre

Question 4

What did Park Hill used to look like

Answer 4

. Flats were opened in 1961 as a solution to the problem of overcrowding
. It was designated a grade 2 listed building - Europe’s largest
. Over time the building has decayed, there is poor noise insulation and easy getaway routes for muggers
. For years council struggled to find flat tennants

Question 5

Who was involved in the project

Answer 5

. Taken forward under a JointVenture Agreement between sakeholders
E.g. -
. Urban Splash
. Sheffield City Council
. English partnership funding nearly 15mil
. Project fuding via private sectory nearly 10mil

Question 6

What did plans include:

Answer 6

. A brand new doctor’s surgery and nursery facilities
. Retail and leisure facilities
. High quality public and private spaces
. Around 580 flats for sale on the open market
. Flats for rent and low cost home ownership