Manchester, Redeveloped Urban Centre Flashcards
When was the Arndale Centre built?
1975
In 1980s, what did the city centre population fall below?
1000
In 1996, what damage much of Manchester’s CBD?
IRA bomb
What were the aims of Manchester Millennium Ltd?
Re-design and rebuild large parts of the CBD to create a safe, accessible centre
Make sure the success of the city centre would last and cause long term investment
Name 3 main developments…
Old buildings were renovated e.g. the Corn Exchange was rebuilt internally and is now an upmarket mall
The Printworks entertainment complex was built (IMAX cinema, gym, restaurants, bars and night club)
Old industrial buildings were turned into new residential properties
Between 2003 and 2009, what did the population double to?
Over 19,000
How much money did tourism contribute to the economy?
£5 billion
How much money did retail make in the area?
An extra £300 million a year
In 2001, what percentage of the population were on low incomes?
16%
