Liverpool Case Study Flashcards
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What is the MED and when was it set up? By whom? What was its aim?
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Merseyside Development Corporation in 1981 by Michael Heseltine
The aim was to regenerate and improve the image, particularly the derelict dockland areas of the city, partly using EU funding. This followed the Toxeth Riots.
The Albert Dock was revamped as a tourist attraction, including the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Tate Gallery, TV studios, restaurants, bars, offices and apartments.
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Background
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- 18th/19th centuries, Liverpool was a huge port.
- Dominated by commerce
- Extensive and successful docks
- 1960’s a leader of popular culture
- Badly effected in 1980’s by industrial decline
- high levels of crime and vandalism which coincided with economic and social deprivation
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21st Century Rebrand
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Led by Liverpool Vision, a company formed it develop the city centre with a focus on culture.
The Waterfront was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
