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 Situated in Croxteth near to West Derby One of the largest housing estates in Europe One of the largest housing estates in Europe Fir Tree Drive North and South are the main roads around the housing estate. Fir Tree Drive North and South are the main roads around the housing estate. Small roads veering off these main roads Small roads veering off these main roads From above this housing estate is meant to look like a tree 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: Main reasons for moving to Fir Tree: Family Family Work Work Housing Housing Jimmy and Mary Marshall as an example Jimmy and Mary Marshall as an example

6. Social Problems: Youth Behaviour Youth Behaviour - Vandalism Schools Schools - Waiting Lists Neighbourhood 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 78% own their houses with a loan or a mortgage Only 19% own their houses outright Only 19% own their houses outright Council tax Bands Council tax Bands 2 cars to most households as chief wage earner has to travel to work. 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 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 Ideal for young families

12. Environmental Issues II: Ideal for the retired Ideal for the retired

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

14. Conclusions: Positive aspects of Fir Tree: 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 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: 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