On site: In Granby today

Still construction training opportunities for young people available. See below for details, together with this supportive article from the Liverpool Echo.
A perfect sunny afternoon for having a look at how things are going in Granby, Liverpool 8.
https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Walking along Kingsley.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Past Beaconsfield.

This end all done. Plus Dane at work on the far end.
But I’m principally here today to see how things are going on the Granby 4 Streets Community Land Trust’s ’10 House Project’.
https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=472The new Granby 4 Streets website.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417All 10 houses are in Cairns Street.


https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Here we are.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417A welcome sight in a busy street.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417The Community Land Trust houses.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417No. 49 Cairns Street.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417We’ll be getting inside for a look round soon.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417In between other occupied houses.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417But first a quick visit to Eleanor and Erika of the Community Land Trust.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Glad to be getting on with things after so long planning and dreaming.

A warm drink later it’s time to go over to number 49. Last visited a couple of weeks ago when the contractors were just starting on site.
https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417A look round upstairs.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417The house is almost completely stripped out now.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Back to its bare bones.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417The newell post awaits new hands to swivel round it once the house is all renewed.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Empty spaces turned back into rooms.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417A new roof put on.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417And new windows put in.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417To look out onto a renewed street.

Liverpool Mutual Homes at work on the other side of the road.
https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Along the landing and down the stairs.

I’ve always loved seeing houses stripped back like this to where you can see the structure so clearly. Always feels like anything is now possible.
https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Out into the yard.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Occupied homes on either side.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Even the kitchen window’s been bricked up here, damply.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417A breeze blocked back door.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Sunlight in the downstairs back room.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417In the living room. Sunlight sneaking in like the future.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417One last look around.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Through to the hall.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417All clean, all clear.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Ready to begin again.

Once any structural needs are clear, number 49 should start to be turned back into someone’s home any day now.
https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417From ‘empty’ to ‘home’

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Together with 9 other Community Land Trust houses.

All two bedroom. Five for rent, five for shared ownership. And I’ll be back regularly to see how it’s all going.
Meanwhile, across the road?
https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Liverpool Mutual Homes are at work here, and round the corner in Jermyn Street.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Some scaffolding being taken away.

As the first five LMH houses in Cairns Street are almost done now.
https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Lots of people here today getting them finished off.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417While the CLT houses watch enviously from across the road.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Their days in the sun now arriving.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417So great to see.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417A busy day on Cairns Street.

Taken from the angle where I’ve taken so many photographs of not much happening over the years.
https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=418September 2013.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Watched over by ghost signs from the past.

Reminding me to remind you again that there is a training opportunity right now for 50 young people to get involved here.https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=884
Seventeen young people signed up at this event, so there are still plenty more places available. Get in touch with Merseyside Youth Association at the email and phone number above if you’re interested.
https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Meanwhile at this end of Cairns Street, near to Princes Avenue, Plus Dane are on site.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417So the whole place is coming back to life.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Piece by piece, brick by brick.

https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417And on the other side of the skips and the clearings?

Decent homes and a new life for hundreds of people. And for the place itself. Granby 4 Streets, coming back to life on a sunny afternoon.
https://asenseofplaceblog.files.word...pg?w=625&h=417Back on Princes, at the end of Cairns Street, I get the bus home.

Don’t forget, the new Granby 4 Streets CLT website for detailed information about what’s being done by whom, how to get involved and applying for a home. And do pass the word around about the training opportunity for 50 young people.
Still construction training opportunities for young people available. See above poster for contact details.
Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.
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