Granby Four Streets

A community led housing project to create affordable homes through a regeneration of an existing, largely vacant neighbourhood. Renovation, public realm, street improvement, public involvement and engagement are key topics. The Granby Four Streets encompass a group of terraced houses in Toxteth, Liverpool, constructed around 1900 to provide housing for skilled labourers. Following the 1981 Toxteth riots, the local council acquired many of these houses to demolish and redevelop the area. This led to the relocation of numerous residents and the subsequent deterioration of the houses. Nevertheless, there remained a strong sense of community both before and after the riots. This community's origins can be traced back to the 1960s and 1970s, but challenging circumstances affected Liverpool, particularly Toxteth, due to a significant decline in the city, notably following the riots in the 1980s, which prompted many residents to leave. Today, the community members themselves are taking the initiative to revitalize their area. A dedicated group of organized residents has spearheaded initiatives that are starting to yield positive results, breathing new life into their streets.