Urban Resurgence

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Definition

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Refers to the regeneration, both economic and structural, of an urban area which has suffered a period of decline
Often initiated by regeneration schemes but also due to wider processes

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Overview

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Urban resurgence is particularly the case for former industrial cities which experienced a manufacturing decline but have reinvented themselves as cities of culture and commerce

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Landscape of the city

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Urban resurgence is evident in changing landscape of a city, may contain industrial architecture of the past but have been converted into housing or commercial use

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Led by?

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Driven by government led regeneration schemes but wider processes aswell
Globalisation and technological change have facilitated the resurgence of some urban areas

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Liverpool City Rebranding

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In the late 20th century Liverpool was badly affected by industrial decline-> rebranding-> reworking of city existing identity-> increases competitiveness which leads to more investment

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Regeneration in Liverpool

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First project was the Albert Dock which opened up as tourist attraction in 1988
Liverpool ONE, 17 mixed use over 160 stores

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Liverpool waterfront

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Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Regenerated-> £19m linear terminal built

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Positives

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Positive multiplier effect initiating further improvements and attracting greater investment into the area
Creation of new jobs during redevelopment and after
Better transport links

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Negatives

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As people are attracted back into the city greater pressure is put on infrastructure and some people find themselves displaced as house prices rise
GENTRIFICATION: low income groups displaced by affluent people