Sheffield Distant Place

• What are some key features of Sheffield's transportation system?

  Includes a train station and a tram line used by 23% of Rotherham residents for commuting.
• What is Sheffield known for in terms of its green spaces?

  Referred to as 'the Outdoor City' with approximately 2 million trees, which is about 4 trees per person.
• What are the two major universities in Sheffield?

  University of Sheffield (Russell Group) and Sheffield Hallam.
• How does Sheffield's population reflect its multiculturalism?

  It is home to the Madina Masjid Mosque, showcasing its multicultural nature.
• What are some notable cultural references associated with Sheffield?

  Includes bands like Pulp and Arctic Monkeys, adding to its pop culture significance.
• What is Sheffield's rank in terms of city size in England?

  It is the 4th largest city in England.
• What endogenous factor is associated with Sheffield's geology?

  Bituminous coal and iron ore deposits used in the steel industry.
• What are the major employment sectors in Sheffield?

  Historically many were employed in the steel industry but now 82% of the cities population work in services.
• Two major rivers in Sheffield.

  The Don and the Sheaf.
• National Park in Sheffield

  the Peak District
• 2001 and 2011 Muslim populations in Sheffield


  2001: 4.6%

  2011: 7.7%
• Insider Perspective


  Andrew Motion's 'What If?' poem made for tourists/ outsiders, positive outlook.

  The Wickerman by Pulp "the water was dirty and smelt of industrialisation"

  When the sun goes down by Arctic Monkeys "scumbag"
• Outsider Perspective


  Geogre Orwell in his book 'The Road to Wigan Pier' "Sheffield, I suppose, could justly claim to be called the ugliest town in the Old World"
• Park Hill in the 1930s


  Poor sanitation, violent crime, slums with no sewerage, one standpipe per 100 people.
• Park Hill Flats 1961


  Opened 1000 flats, 4 pubs, wide selection of shops, school, doctors surgery, pharmacy, dentist, and community centre. Cost £2.2 million.
• What made Park Hill Flats a eutopia in the 60s?

  Streets in the sky provided a community feel, the streets used the old street names for familiarity and neighbours on the old estate were housed next to each other.
• What lead to the 1980s dystopia of Park Hill Flats?

  1988 privatisation of the steel industry meant many inhabitants of Park Hill Flats lost their jobs and income. Recessions reduced demand for steel. The 1980s 'right to buy' scheme sold social housing for 1/3 of market value, many excluded from the scheme moved to Park Hill Flats.
• Park Hill Flats 1997


  English Heritage makes Park Hill Flats a grade 2* listed building
• Urban Splash Rebranding


  2004 Park Hill Flats acquired

  2013 Phase 1 was completed - 260 homes, 10 workspaces, arguments that original tenants have been priced out (gentrification)

  2017 Phase 2 plans ~200 new flats

  2018 Phase 3 350 capacity student halls announced

  over £100 million was spent on rebranding
• Urban Splashes Palimpsest Approach


  The flats are mixed tenure being 1/3 social housing. 'I love you' slogan was used which many see as favourable as it is unique to the building so not seen as corporate art washing but some see it as "working class tragedy into middle class marketing scheme." The slogan is an example of place making.
• Broken Window Theory


  Visible signs of crime or anti-social behaviour create an urban environment that encourages further crime and disorder, including serious crimes.
• Meadowhall Regeneration


  Formerly a steel works (honoured by various steel statues in Meadowhall). Created 8000 jobs, tax, and increased spending in Sheffield. However, created traffic, pollution and depleted business in the city centre.
• Heart of the City I

  Sheffield One (city council and local businesses) project from 2004 to 2016 costing £470 million. Created 7000 new jobs. Focused on regenerating the city systematically rather than all at once.
• Heart of the City II

  Elshaw House: first net-carbon ready building, 70sqft of office space.

  Leah's Yard: retail workspace for local craftsmen, formerly small industrial workshops.
• Gentrification in Kelham Island

  The Fat Cat Pub acted as the catalyst for people moving to Kelham Island.

  Little Kelham eco housing development.

  No social housing since the 1960s.

  +5000 inhabitants - began derelict