5.4.2

Salford Quays

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Salford Quays - Regeneration

Salford Quays occupies the upper part of the Manchester Ship Canal complex. It used to be a derelict area of abandoned warehouses and polluted canals. Salford Quays is a major development in the northwest of England.

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Salford Quays complex

  • Over 100 hectares of old industrial land was developed by Salford City Council and private investors like Peel Holdings.
  • Large lengths of canals and water frontages were cleaned and new vegetation was planted.
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Interest groups

  • The developers of Salford Quays worked closely with environmental interest groups like the RSPB (which conserves wildlife habitats) when doing river restoration work.
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Landmark buildings

  • Landmark buildings like the Lowry Theatre, Lowry shopping centre, and the Imperial War Museum North were opened around Salford Quays.
  • An area called Media City has been developed and media organisations like the BBC have moved there.
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Transport

  • The Manchester Metrolink was extended to reach Salford Quays and Media City. It now connects directly into Manchester Piccadilly metro station.
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Ocean Gateway

  • Peel Holdings are now planning the 'Ocean Gateway' project, which is currently the largest development project in the UK.
  • They plan to invest in the Manchester Ship Canal route, which links Manchester and Liverpool.
  • The project has a 50-year plan, encompassing the development of renewable energy resources and the regeneration of abandoned docklands.

Salford Quays - Urban Regeneration

The regeneration of Salford Quays bears the hallmarks of more than one urban regeneration strategy.

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Employment

  • 2,300 BBC staff are now employed in MediaCity in Salford Quays. Many of these jobs are full-time, which is likely to be viewed as more favourable by stakeholders relative to jobs with zero hours contracts.
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Positive feedback loop

  • Rather than experiencing a spiral of decline, it is possible that Salford Quays could create a positive feedback loop.
  • By creating new jobs, landmark buildings and retail experiences, more people and jobs could be attracted to the area in a continuous cycle.
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International influences

  • The presence of many MNC retailers like Tessuti and M&S in the Lowry's shopping centre illustrates the significance of global influences on places.
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Regeneration strategies

  • Salford Quays has the hallmarks of lots of major urban regeneration strategies:
    • Tourism-led regeneration is evident because of the Lowry Theatre and Imperial War Museum. They are also landmark buildings.
    • Retail-led regeneration is shown by the construction of a shopping centre nearby.
    • Culture-led regeneration is shown by the establishment of museums like the Imperial War Museum North.

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1Tectonic Processes & Hazards

2Option 2A: Glaciated Landscapes & Change

3Option 2B: Coastal Landscapes & Change

4Globalisation

5Option 4A: Regenerating Places

6Option 4B: Diverse Places

7The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity (A2 only)

8The Carbon Cycle & Energy Security (A2 only)

9Superpowers (A2 only)

10Option 8A: Health & Human Rights (A2 only)

11Option 8B: Migration & Identity (A2 only)

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