5.4.2
Salford Quays
Salford Quays - Regeneration
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.
Salford Quays complex
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.
Interest groups
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.
Landmark buildings
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.
Transport
Transport
- The Manchester Metrolink was extended to reach Salford Quays and Media City. It now connects directly into Manchester Piccadilly metro station.
Ocean Gateway
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
Salford Quays - Urban Regeneration
The regeneration of Salford Quays bears the hallmarks of more than one urban regeneration strategy.
Employment
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.
Positive feedback loop
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.
International influences
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.
Regeneration strategies
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.
1Tectonic Processes & Hazards
1.1Tectonic Processes & Hazards
1.2Natural Disasters
1.3Natural Disaster Case Studies
1.4Trends & Patterns
2Option 2A: Glaciated Landscapes & Change
2.1Glaciated Landscapes Over Time
2.2Periglacial Landscapes
2.3Glacial Processes
2.4Glacial Landforms
3Option 2B: Coastal Landscapes & Change
3.1Coastal Landscapes
3.2Coastal Erosion & Deposition
3.3Coastal Risks
4Globalisation
4.1Globalisation
4.2Negatives of Globalisation
4.3Global Shift
4.5Culture
4.6Measuring Development
5Option 4A: Regenerating Places
5.1Types of Economies
5.2Function of Places
5.3Regeneration
5.4Regeneration Case Studies
6Option 4B: Diverse Places
6.1Population Structure
6.2Past & Present Connections
6.3Urban & Rural Spaces
6.4Diversity
6.5Urban & Rural Case Studies
6.6Case Study - Tower Hamlets
6.7Case Study - Sturton-le-Steeple
7The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity (A2 only)
7.1Hydrological Processes Global to Local
7.2Influences on the Water Cycle
7.3Water Insecurity
8The Carbon Cycle & Energy Security (A2 only)
8.1The Carbon Cycle
8.2Energy Consumption
8.3Alternative Energy
8.4Growing Demand for Resources
9Superpowers (A2 only)
9.1Superpowers
9.2Hard & Soft Power
9.2.1Hard & Soft Power
9.2.2Emerging Powers - China Rivalry
9.2.3Emerging Powers - Chinese Sources of Power
9.2.4Emerging Powers - Brazil
9.2.5Emerging Powers - Russia
9.2.6Emerging Powers - India
9.2.7Theories of Development
9.2.8Power Case Studies: Chinese One Belt One Road
9.2.9Power Case Studies: Pakistan Nuclear Arms
9.2.10Power Case Studies: OPEC
9.3IGOs, TNCs & Alliances
10Option 8A: Health & Human Rights (A2 only)
10.1Human Development
10.2Role of Governments & IGOs
10.3Human Rights
10.4Interventions
11Option 8B: Migration & Identity (A2 only)
11.1Globalisation & Migration
11.2Consequences of Migration
11.3Nation States
11.4Responses to Global Migration
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1Tectonic Processes & Hazards
1.1Tectonic Processes & Hazards
1.2Natural Disasters
1.3Natural Disaster Case Studies
1.4Trends & Patterns
2Option 2A: Glaciated Landscapes & Change
2.1Glaciated Landscapes Over Time
2.2Periglacial Landscapes
2.3Glacial Processes
2.4Glacial Landforms
3Option 2B: Coastal Landscapes & Change
3.1Coastal Landscapes
3.2Coastal Erosion & Deposition
3.3Coastal Risks
4Globalisation
4.1Globalisation
4.2Negatives of Globalisation
4.3Global Shift
4.5Culture
4.6Measuring Development
5Option 4A: Regenerating Places
5.1Types of Economies
5.2Function of Places
5.3Regeneration
5.4Regeneration Case Studies
6Option 4B: Diverse Places
6.1Population Structure
6.2Past & Present Connections
6.3Urban & Rural Spaces
6.4Diversity
6.5Urban & Rural Case Studies
6.6Case Study - Tower Hamlets
6.7Case Study - Sturton-le-Steeple
7The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity (A2 only)
7.1Hydrological Processes Global to Local
7.2Influences on the Water Cycle
7.3Water Insecurity
8The Carbon Cycle & Energy Security (A2 only)
8.1The Carbon Cycle
8.2Energy Consumption
8.3Alternative Energy
8.4Growing Demand for Resources
9Superpowers (A2 only)
9.1Superpowers
9.2Hard & Soft Power
9.2.1Hard & Soft Power
9.2.2Emerging Powers - China Rivalry
9.2.3Emerging Powers - Chinese Sources of Power
9.2.4Emerging Powers - Brazil
9.2.5Emerging Powers - Russia
9.2.6Emerging Powers - India
9.2.7Theories of Development
9.2.8Power Case Studies: Chinese One Belt One Road
9.2.9Power Case Studies: Pakistan Nuclear Arms
9.2.10Power Case Studies: OPEC
9.3IGOs, TNCs & Alliances
10Option 8A: Health & Human Rights (A2 only)
10.1Human Development
10.2Role of Governments & IGOs
10.3Human Rights
10.4Interventions
11Option 8B: Migration & Identity (A2 only)
11.1Globalisation & Migration
11.2Consequences of Migration
11.3Nation States
11.4Responses to Global Migration
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