

A street has been purchased and renovated by a developer. This is located on the boundary of the older housing and the site of mass demolition, where now new housing is being built.


A project bringing community gardening to the shared spaces between the houses. It has been described as no longer working because of the transient population and very few people committed to maintaining the spaces.
Broken window syndrome, described by one research participant, as being a major issue in Gresham.
Rubbish in the shared alleys.

Boarded windows


Safety is a big concern of people living in Gresham.
Glass on the wall:

Shared spaces, community alleys



Although play streets have been introduced over recent years, they are not used as such.


Site of demolished housing – Demolition made c2006
