Reviving Town Centres

Question 1

Prior to 1960, what was Manchester known for?

Answer 1

Powerhouse of the North

Question 2

What happened in Manchester during 1960?

Answer 2

Decline in manufacturing and population

Question 3

What happened in Manchester in 1975?

Answer 3

Arndale shopping centre built but population continued to decline

Question 4

What date did the IRA bomb the city centre?

Answer 4

15th June 1996

Question 5

What were Manchester Millennium LTD’s two aims?

Answer 5

1) redesign and rebuild to create a safe, accessible centre

2) sustainability, including future investment

Question 6

What did Manchesters redevelopment include?

Answer 6

Differential architecture, diverse culture, palace theatre, rail networks, street furniture and inter grated transport system

Question 7

What’s Manchesters proposed future investments?

Answer 7

£800 million

Question 8

What is the population of the city centre of Manchester and how has it increased since regeneration?

Answer 8

19,000 and its doubled

Question 9

Where is Manchester ranked in most popular destination in the uk?

Answer 9

3rd

Question 10

What parent of the population couldn’t take part in the Manchester redevelopment project due to low income?

Answer 10

16%

Question 11

What are the 6 ways a city centre can be revived?

Answer 11

• Limiting suburban developments
• development of new facilities
• improving safety
• higher profile
• encourage reurbanisation
• developing specialist areas