Field Trip Presentation

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Field Trip Presentation Group A

• What are the main social, economic and
  environmental issues found within Fir Tree
  housing estate, Croxteth?

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Location Area
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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

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Street map of location area
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Social Issues

• Main reasons for moving to Fir Tree
• Family
• Work
• Housing
• Jimmy and Mary Marshall as an example

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Social Problems

• Youth Behaviour
• - Vandalism
• Schools
• - Waiting Lists
• Neighbourhood
• - Lack of community

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Comparison between age and the main reasons for
dissatisfaction
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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

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Observational Photograph
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Employment and the increase on mortgage or rent
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Environmental Issues

• Ideal for young families

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Environmental Issues II

• Ideal for the retired

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Environmental Problems

• Traffic
• Police
• Lack of play areas and activities for the youths

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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.

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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.

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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