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Field Trip Presentation – Group A

Field Trip Presentation – Group A. ‘ What are the main social, economic and environmental issues found within Fir Tree housing estate, Croxteth?’. Location Area:. About the area:. Situated in Croxteth near to West Derby One of the largest housing estates in Europe

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Field Trip Presentation – Group A

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  1. Field Trip Presentation – Group A ‘ What are the main social, economic and environmental issues found within Fir Tree housing estate, Croxteth?’

  2. Location Area:

  3. About the area: • Situated in Croxteth near to West Derby • One of the largest housing estates in Europe • Fir Tree Drive North and South are the main roads around the housing estate. • Small roads veering off these main roads • From above this housing estate is meant to look like a tree

  4. Street map of location area:

  5. Social Issues: • Main reasons for moving to Fir Tree: • Family • Work • Housing • Jimmy and Mary Marshall as an example

  6. Social Problems: • Youth Behaviour - Vandalism • Schools - Waiting Lists • Neighbourhood - Lack of community

  7. Comparison between age and the main reasons for dissatisfaction:

  8. Economic Issues: • 78% own their houses with a loan or a mortgage • Only 19% own their houses outright • Council tax Bands • 2 cars to most households as chief wage earner has to travel to work. • This is also due to the lack of amenities within the local area

  9. Observational Photograph:

  10. Employment and the increase on mortgage or rent

  11. Environmental Issues: • Ideal for young families

  12. Environmental Issues II: • Ideal for the retired

  13. Environmental Problems: • Traffic • Police • Lack of play areas and activities for the youths

  14. Conclusions: • Positive aspects of Fir Tree: - Attractive environment for a range of needs. - There is a range of housing types within the estate. - There are regular busses for people with a lack of transport. - There is a new primary school on site.

  15. Conclusions continued: • Negative aspects of Fir Tree: - Lack of amenities. - Traffic. - Youth Crimes. - Declining community spirit. - Some areas are cramped. - Large waiting lists for the good schools.

  16. Suggested future plans for Liverpool (by residents): • Demolish derelict houses within the City of Liverpool • But where would they go? • Create more activities for the youths within the estate • Increase investments into schools • Increase the number of police on the streets

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