Originally published in 1971, Homes in High Flats was written at a time when multi-storey flats were a popular solution to the world-wide need for mass housing because they could be produced with speed. However, the social implications of domestic housing in high flats were causing local authorities in Western Europe to reconsider their efficiency. Original research into this question forms the basis of this book which concentrates on Glasgow but gives attention to other examples both in Britain and abroad.
The text attempts to encompass all the social and practical aspects of life in high flats by studying tenants’ views on the physical character of the flats and estates, and by examining the success of tenants’ associations and extra-mural classes designed to develop community life. Practical problems are dealt with in chapters on facilities and services, families, children, the elderly and the case for investment in staff. The authors also compare multi-storey flats with other types of household and discuss the reasons for tenants’ movement out of the estate.
Perhaps the most eloquent social comment on the shortcomings of high flat life is expressed in the lyrics of the Jeely Piece Song which is included in the Appendix.
Author(s): Pearl Jephcott, Hilary Robison
Series: Selected Works of Pearl Jephcott: Social Issues and Social Research, 5
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 235
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Frontispiece
Original Title Page
Original Copyright Page
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Subject and Setting
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
List of Tables
Chapter 1 The Background of the Study
Chapter 2 Housing Problems and High Flats in Glasgow
Chapter 3 Method of the Study
Chapter 4 General Information About the Housing Studied
Chapter 5 Physical Character of the Flats: Tenants' Views
Chapter 6 Physical Character of the Estates: Tenants' Views
Chapter 7 The Services and Facilities at Three Estates
Chapter 8 The Older Tenants
Chapter 9 Families with Children
Chapter 10 Other Types of Household
Chapter 11 High Flats and Social Contacts
Chapter 12 The Case for Investment in Staff
Chapter 13 Conclusions
Appendices:
A: Basic Information on Examples of Multi-Storey Housing Visited in Areas Other Than Glasgow. 1968
B: Number of and Reasons for Tenants' Movement Out of 5 Estates
C: Graffiti
D: Facilities Within 1/2 Mile Radius of Estate
E: A Note on Lift Waiting Times and Failures
F: Tenants' Associations and Kindred Bodies
1 An Analysis of 13 Tenants' Associations
2 Cranhill Tenants' Association. Statement of Income and Expenditure
3 Scotstoun House Social Club. Application Form
G: Extra-Mural Course, New Homes and New Neighbours
H: Tables
J: The Jeely Piece Song (Courtesy of Scotia Kinnaird)
