Town and Gown
- This phrase relates to a university town or city. The gown worn by students (historically)
- It is often used to describe the delicate balance between the competing interests of students and the resident communities. The impact of studentification and ghostification v local economy.
- The main issues include (CRING):
- Community loss - with residential homes being sold to investors to create more HMOs further eroding what remains of communities.
- Rubbish - improper recycling or the build up of rubbish in gardens attracting rodents and other pests.
- Insomnia - i.e. disturbing residents sleep following parties, or simply talking outside during sleeping hours when sound carries.
- Nuisance - damage to vehicles by passing students or short cutting across neighbouring properties damaging cherished plants and fences.
- Gardens - allowed to become unkempt with some investors and absent landlords or accidental landlords unaware or unwilling to take the responsibility for the upkeep of their properties.
Published: 11 November 2013
Last Updated: 17 November 2021