06 Captured A ‘CITY FOR ALL ’ Dissertation Project

Abstract

Growing up in a council housing estate was far from easy. The restrictions placed on these estates prohibited the freedom for individuals to take control of their living conditions which made everyone around the neighbourhood feel confined, coupled with the decaying housing conditions which have not undergone repairs and with crime looming on every corner, it was impossible to play outside as a kid. Re-imagining how a council housing estate should look is not far- fetched, and with the economy tanking and crime on the rise it is important to understand why council housing is becom- ing its own biggest enemy, and what changes need to be adopted over the coming years