new urban landscapes - town centre mixed development

Question 1

town centre mixed development

Answer 1

any urban development that blends residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or entertainment uses, providing pedestrian connections

Question 2

Manchester following bombing

Answer 2

1996 - Manchester bombing (carried out by IRA on corporation street)
now home to Arndale centre
targeted Manchester’s infrastructure and industry (estimated £700 million in damages)
troubles 1968-98
Manchester Millenium Ltd formed weeks following bombings to design and manage redevelopment

Question 3

Corporation street redevelopement - Manchester Millenium Ltd

Answer 3

aims to design and rebuild part of city business district to create safe, accessible area for whole northwest region (making sure the success of the city would last and open doors for long term investment)
new city centre housing (2500 dwellings - most converted warehouses)
Metrolink - brings commuters (altrincham in south) - continues to be upated (most recently Airport)
redevelopment of Arndale centre
old buildings renovated (e.g., corn exchange internally rebuilt and not upmarket store to sell designer goods)

Question 4

pros

Answer 4

more jobs
improved social aspect/ life
lots of choice - everything in one place

Question 5

Cons

Answer 5

more expensive - land use
overcrowding
small businesses cant afford to open up stores
competing against big names (e.g., marks and spencers)