Download - Manchester Redevelopment
Ways of reviving the city centre to encourage people to use the environment again.
Manchester’s CBD initiatives New city centre housing: 2500 new dwellings (partially funded: most were warehouses
converted into apartments) The Metrolink: a tram system was added to the transport network in 1992, bringing
commuters and shoppers into the city centre from Bury in the north and Altrincham in the south.
Redevelopment of the Arndale Shopping Centre in the CBD after the IRA bomb in 1996 destroyed a large part of the central area. This also includes a new transport interchange.
Outdoor café area and new paving areas with sculptures in Ann’s square. Flagship redevelopment of a new Marks and Spencer store (the largest in the world when
opened in 1999) and a new Selfridges store. Re-imaging of Exchange Square area in the Millenium Quarter district of the CBD including
URBIS museum, bars, restaurants, street sculptures as well as Printworks, a US style urban entertainment centre.
Redevelopment of the bus station and adjacent to Piccadilly Gardens to include new office development and multiple mini water fountain features and seating.
Reurbanisation of Manchester City CentreWhat changes are taking place in the city centre and how do these attract
people back to the area?
Reviving the city centre
Developing specialist areas
Cultural quartersFlagship attractions
Air conditioned shopping centres
Specialist arcadesAttractive open air markets.
Developing new facilities
Leisure and entertainmentRestaurants and barsDevelopment of 24 hour
culture
Limiting out of town/ suburban
developmentsVia planning process
Encouraging Re-urbanisation
Loft and warehouse conversionsRedevelopment of derelict or run down sites with high quality apartment complexes.
Improving safety by:PedestrianisationGreen areas and street furnitureLandscapingCCTV
Improved public transport/car
parkingShopper busesTram networkTransport interchangesPark and ride schemesCareful pricing in car parking to control congestion
Higher profile by:Themed events such as Christmas marketsMarket team to coordinate publicityPromoting street publicity such as street cafes