Cih Level 3 in Housing Assignment 5
Windmill Housing Association
Lime Tree Estate
A Way Forward
Suzanne Stone
07.06.2012
Contents
Factors which have lead to the decline of this estate………………………………………………………….3,4
Improvements needed……………………………………..….5,6
Community Development Key Issues……………………..…...7
Different Approaches that may work…………………………..8
A definition of ASB…………………………………………….9
Different Legal and non legal solutions……………………….10
Managing this Neighbourhood……………………………......11
Conclusion…………………………………………………….12
References……………………………………………………..13
The Lime Tree Estate – Factors which have lead to the decline of this estate
Many factors have contributed to the decline of this neighbourhood. The current tenure mix mainly consists of social housing tenants; the landlords of these properties are responsible amongst others for the lack of investment in general in the area. The lack of investment alongside tenant’s general apathy has resulted in the area becoming run down, with overgrown gardens, and lack of maintenance of the garden fences and gates. There are a large number of elderly people living on the estate that feel that although the estate is run down and needs investment they feel supported by there inner circle of neighbours and wish to remain in the area, unlike many of the younger population that view a move to Lime Tree as a temporary move which they wish to transfer out of as soon as they can.
Large open spaces on the estate have lead to increased dog fouling and fly tipping, with nearby takeaways contributing to the already problem of litter. Although the estate contributes of a large mix of family homes (64 three bedroom houses, 42 two bedroom houses) there are no defined play areas, no community facilities and other recreational facilities, this effects not only the young but many of the elderly residents feel that lack of facilities have contributed to their increased social isolation. Not only is
Lime Tree Estate
A Way Forward
Suzanne Stone
07.06.2012
Contents
Factors which have lead to the decline of this estate………………………………………………………….3,4
Improvements needed……………………………………..….5,6
Community Development Key Issues……………………..…...7
Different Approaches that may work…………………………..8
A definition of ASB…………………………………………….9
Different Legal and non legal solutions……………………….10
Managing this Neighbourhood……………………………......11
Conclusion…………………………………………………….12
References……………………………………………………..13
The Lime Tree Estate – Factors which have lead to the decline of this estate
Many factors have contributed to the decline of this neighbourhood. The current tenure mix mainly consists of social housing tenants; the landlords of these properties are responsible amongst others for the lack of investment in general in the area. The lack of investment alongside tenant’s general apathy has resulted in the area becoming run down, with overgrown gardens, and lack of maintenance of the garden fences and gates. There are a large number of elderly people living on the estate that feel that although the estate is run down and needs investment they feel supported by there inner circle of neighbours and wish to remain in the area, unlike many of the younger population that view a move to Lime Tree as a temporary move which they wish to transfer out of as soon as they can.
Large open spaces on the estate have lead to increased dog fouling and fly tipping, with nearby takeaways contributing to the already problem of litter. Although the estate contributes of a large mix of family homes (64 three bedroom houses, 42 two bedroom houses) there are no defined play areas, no community facilities and other recreational facilities, this effects not only the young but many of the elderly residents feel that lack of facilities have contributed to their increased social isolation. Not only is
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