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was to provide a landscape that delivers a strong sense of place, increased biodiversity, and a safe and secure environment, but which was also a desirable and healthy place to live,” says Terry.
MINIMAL DISRUPTION
Salix Homes worked closely with The Poets Steering Group to complete proposals for the estate back in 2016. The group quickly voted in favour of redeveloping the estate – including the major demolitions. Then Salford City Council – which was also involved in the consultation and proposals for the development – granted planning permission, and construction began the following year – 2017. The very last residents moved in during February 2022. The construction was phased in order to minimise disruption for residents. First Salix worked with partner contractors Vistry Partnerships, which delivered the first two phases of the development using traditional masonry construction. Construction company The Casey Group delivered phases 3 and 4, which have timber frames. Terry comments: “Regeneration projects involving demolition can lead to
community tensions, but we’ve ensured residents have been involved from start to finish; with tenants affected by demolition proposals temporarily rehoused close-by and given priority for moving back into the new properties.”
As such, he believes that early engagement with residents is key, along with ongoing communications. “We’ve held resident meetings, drop-ins, utilised social media and produced regular community newsletters to keep everyone updated as the scheme progressed.” “With such strong community ties and attachments to the area, it was crucial we had a truly inclusive scheme developed in conjunction with residents, and we’ve prioritised keeping neighbours together – those who wanted to be – in the new homes.”
COMMUNITY SPIRIT According to Terry, the completed project has successfully reversed the decline of the once ailing estate, and delivered new housing to help tackle the housing crisis, and the feedback from the residents, particularly those affected by demolition, “has been fantastic.”
“One of the first residents to move in was our tenant Gail Howell,” he explains.
THE SCHEME IS MADE UP OF TWO, THREE AND FOUR-BED HOMES, WITH 75% AFFORDABLE – AS COMPARED WITH THE NATIONAL 10% REQUIREMENT
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