1. INNER EAST AREA COMMITTEE Wednesday 16 January 2002

2. Why Going For Growth? Population decline Jobs remain constant. Increased commuting, reduction in public transport patronage. Health inequalities. Considerable change in housing type demand. Huge growth in unregulated private rented sector. IMPACT - growth in service demand - reduction in income

4. St James Boulevard 6500 Ouseburn 600 Shields Road 500 Fossway 1000 Walker Riverside 1500 Northern Development Area 8000 South Central Station 1500 South Benwell 1000 Newburn Haugh 5000 Airport 2500 Grainger Town 1900 The North East Engine of Growth:projected jobs

5. What Is Going For Growth? Provide 20 year plan for the city. Sustainable communities & neighbourhoods Build on good practice from all. Joint planning - communities, voluntary sector, public sector, private sector. Targeted resources to improve and maintain areas and access services and jobs Working with and through area committees.

6. KEY CHALLENGES Supporting Communities Quality places to live & work Environmental sustainability Part of an overall City Wide plan Communities - support & facilities. Health & Social Care. Education. Transport.Jobs & Employability. Environment & Green Space.Culture. Neighbourhood Centres.Environmental quality. District Centres.Community safety/crime. District & Neighbourhood Plans “CREATING QUALITY PLACES TO LIVE & WORK”

7. Dispel the myths Evidence based Identify your neighbourhoods Identify the issues and opportunities that effect you,stakeholders and business at a local, district and city level Be imaginative How Do We Get There?

9. Conclusions A major opportunity for joint working to shape the future of the area and the city. Joint working with key players. All “sign up” to an agreed plan. Measurable targets. Targeting resources at priorities. Investing in the future.

10. Neighbourhoods