The precise role of the concierge, and the extent to which security or other functions take precedence, will be influenced by these considerations. The schemes in the study varied in their approach. Some, such as the Wilmcote House scheme in Portsmouth, had a mix of the two funding sources. However, whatever option is pursued, there is considerable pressure for housing managers to lower staffing costs. Recognising the need for short term accommodation High turnover of residents need not be seen as a problem per se.
Schemes can offer valuable short term accommodation, particularly for young people.
The need for this kind of accommodation is not always recognised and the need to create stable communities within blocks appears to be a pervading preoccupation. There is no doubt that managing this kind of accommodation can be more difficult and costly but recognising and responding to the mobility requirements of such groups needs to be accommodated within an overall strategy. Conclusions High rise blocks cannot be written off. As this study and others have found, residents are generally satisfied with the dwellings themselves. Most of the concern is expressed about the blocks and the immediate neighbourhood.