Urban (re)development

Give a brief locational description of Hulme.

What two stages of redevelopment have taken place in Hulme in the past 40 years?

What were the plans for developing Hulme's Victorian terraces?
(Hint: how many people would the development house?)

What problems were caused by the deck access system of 'streets'?
(Hint: there are 5)

Give 3 other design faults of the Hulme crescents and their consequences.

What happened to the sense of community in the Hulme crescents? Why? What problem did this lead to?

What larger consequence did these design faults have? Give evidence to support the point.

What social problems were experienced as a result of this culture of deprivation? (hint: there are four points)

What was Hulme's reputation at this time?

What attempts were made to solve the problems caused by the Hulme crescents?

What second stage of redevelopment followed?

What were the five elements of the plans for the City Challenge redevelopment?

How was the City Challenge redevelopment project funded?

What was the 'new Hulme' modelled on?

Why was the new Hulme housing better than the infamous crescents?
Part one - Urban environment
(Hint: there are 6 points)

Why was the new Hulme housing better than the infamous crescents?
Part two - Crime
(Hint: there are 4 points)

Why was the new Hulme housing better than the infamous crescents?
Part three - Safety
(Hint: there are 5 points)

Why was the new Hulme housing better than the infamous crescents?
Part four - Community
(Hint: there are 2 points)

Why was the new Hulme housing better than the infamous crescents?
Part five - Socio-economic mix
(Hint: there are 3 points)

Why are some people opposed to the further development of suburbs? Why may they think that it is unsustainable?

What do some people argue would make the 1990s redevelopment of Hulme more sustainable?