Hulme City Challenge Manchester - Smaller Scale urban policy

• What were the positives of the regeneration of Hulme? 


  The area's reputation has greatly improved and is now an attractive settlement for students as its only 10 minutes from the centre
• Why was Hulme in Manchester in need of regeneration?


  • In the mid 19th century, Hulme was one of the most deprived areas in the UK, with a population density 4x that of the rest of Manchester
  • Terrace housing was unfit for human inhabitation

  Many communities moved to ‘overspill estates’
• What were the plans in the 1960s for the regeneration of Hulme?


  • Wished to develop more open spaces and pedestrianise large areas
  • population reduced from 130,000 to 12,000
  • 4 crescent shaped apartments

  These plans were disastrous:

  Poorly constructed, damp and pest infestation

  • Area had degenerated by 80s
• What were the new regeneration plans for Hulme? 


  • Given in 90s to be sensitive to current population 
  • £37 million worth of funding 
  • Partnership with local civil engineering company saw buildings of 3000 homes: traditional in style, energy efficient, open spaces and a new community centre
• What were the negatives of the regeneration of Hulme? 


  • Students not seen as contributing to the community

  Level of crime and gang networks increased

  House prices rises

  Area requires complex management system