Hulme City Challenge
Hulme City Challenge, Manchester
Initial Problems
Hulme used to be Manchester’s most deprived area.
Poor construction led to dampness, leaking roofs and cracks in walls.
Electrical heating increased condensation and corroded the internal structure.
Cockroach infestations reported regularly.
Vacant units were increasingly let to families lower down the housing list.
Cosmetic attempts (e.g. redecoration) increased costs but had little impact.
A child fell from a balcony in 1970.
Crime rates increased (as well as drug abuse, theft and suicide) – Alice Coleman pointed to the design of the deck access as a cause.
Estate became isolated due to segregation of pedestrians and traffic.
Shops and services were abandoned.
35% of the population unemployed.
90% of housing council owned.
Out of the population 60% were on income support.
Only 12% of pupils attained exam targets (compared to 25% city wide).
Redevelopment – 1992
Crescent shaped blocks were demolished.
Funding of £37.5m from City Challenge Fund and £81.5m from the private sector.
Fall in unemployment and jobs created in the retail sector (local brewery).
Crime rates reported to have fallen.
Improvement in education results.
New mix of modern shopping facilities (new retail park).
Deck-access flats were demolished and replaced with a mix of dwellings (2 storey houses with gardens).
New homes are energy efficient, have front doors and green space surrounding them.
Parking available for houses.
60 new community facilities – library, health centre, Hulme Park and the Zion arts centre.
New office developments and employment opportunities – Birley Fields Business Park and St Wilfrid’s Business Centre.
Historic buildings have been retained e.g. Hulme Arch.
Community was involved with the decision-making.
Initial Problems
Hulme used to be Manchester’s most deprived area.
Poor construction led to dampness, leaking roofs and cracks in walls.
Electrical heating increased condensation and corroded the internal structure.
Cockroach infestations reported regularly.
Vacant units were increasingly let to families lower down the housing list.
Cosmetic attempts (e.g. redecoration) increased costs but had little impact.
A child fell from a balcony in 1970.
Crime rates increased (as well as drug abuse, theft and suicide) – Alice Coleman pointed to the design of the deck access as a cause.
Estate became isolated due to segregation of pedestrians and traffic.
Shops and services were abandoned.
35% of the population unemployed.
90% of housing council owned.
Out of the population 60% were on income support.
Only 12% of pupils attained exam targets (compared to 25% city wide).
Redevelopment – 1992
Crescent shaped blocks were demolished.
Funding of £37.5m from City Challenge Fund and £81.5m from the private sector.
Fall in unemployment and jobs created in the retail sector (local brewery).
Crime rates reported to have fallen.
Improvement in education results.
New mix of modern shopping facilities (new retail park).
Deck-access flats were demolished and replaced with a mix of dwellings (2 storey houses with gardens).
New homes are energy efficient, have front doors and green space surrounding them.
Parking available for houses.
60 new community facilities – library, health centre, Hulme Park and the Zion arts centre.
New office developments and employment opportunities – Birley Fields Business Park and St Wilfrid’s Business Centre.
Historic buildings have been retained e.g. Hulme Arch.
Community was involved with the decision-making.