1. You need to know the issues present in a UK CBD and how such an area has been revitalised..

2. CASE STUDY: Manchester, The Triangle.

3. THE OPPOSITION!!!!!!! The Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre was built in the rural-urban fringe in 1998
The site of the Trafford Centre meant that land was less expensive than land in the city centre.
This meant that the development could be large and include free parking.
The site was also accessible
Shoppers did not have to travel into the city centre.
Negative impact on the city centre.

4. THE TRIANGLE-fighting back for the city centre
In 1996 Manchester Centre was bombed by the IRA and was subsequently regenerated. The regeneration program aimed to create a pedestrianized and covered shopping area as well as including urban furniture and artwork. The developed area was called ‘The Triangle’ and was opened in Today it is where the Manchester Eye can be found and also where the Christmas Markets are held.

5. Practice question
1. What problems are found in a city centre other than traffic? (4 mark)
2. How can problems in city centre areas be reduced? (4 marks)