liverpool resurgence

• What is the Lime Street Gateway?


  Visually stunning entrance to the city
• How was the Lime Street Gateway accomplished?

  By demolishing previous 60s architecture
• What historical periods influenced the branding of the city?

  18th and 19th century ports
• What cultural events contributed to the city's branding in the 1960s?

  1960s pop culture
• What economic issue did the city face in the 1980s?

  Industrial decline led to deprivation
• What prompted the early rebranding of the Albert Docks?

  1980s industrial decline
• Which famous band is associated with the culture of the city?

  The Beatles
• How many premier league teams does the city have?

  Two premier league teams
• What title did the city hold in 2008?

  European Capital of Culture
• What is predicted to be created by the cultural capital initiative?

  Over 14,000 jobs
• How many tourists is the cultural capital expected to attract?

  Over 1.7 million tourists
• What amount of investment is the cultural capital expected to encourage?

  £2 billion worth of investment
• When was the Liverpool One development finished?

  In 2010
• How many stores are in Liverpool One?

  160 stores
• How many buildings are part of the Liverpool One development?

  30 buildings
• What was the total investment for the Liverpool One development?

  Over £1 billion development
• How many apartments are included in the Liverpool One development?

  600 apartments
• What is the size of the green space in Liverpool One?

  5 acre green space
• When was the Liverpool Vision created?

  In 1999
• How much investment was made into the Liverpool Vision in the early 2000s?

  £2 billion into the company
• What does the Liverpool Vision aim to cultivate?

  Organizations and individuals they want
• What does the Liverpool Vision not necessarily consider?

  Previous stakeholders' interests
• What was included in the development of the waterfront?

  Albert Docks designated a world heritage centre
• What was converted in the 3 Graces development?

  Bottom 3 floors to tourist-friendly spaces
• What will the Princes Dock have in the future?

  Further prestige office developments
• What will the Kings Dock area focus on?

  Capital of culture celebrations
• What facilities will the Kings Dock area include?

  Conference centres, exhibitions, hotels, apartments
• What is a potential downside of the coalition strategies for development?

  Residents may feel excluded from places
• What change may occur due to the development strategies?

  Change of sense of place
• When was the Merseytram introduced?

  Back in 2007
• What system was invested in alongside the Merseytram?

  Park and ride system
• What events have enabled further investment into the city?

  Hosting Eurovision and Taylor Swift's tour
• What is the £1 house scheme?

  Scheme to sell houses for £1
• What are the key components of the Lime Street Gateway project?

  • Visually stunning entrance to the city
  • Demolished previous 60s architecture
• What are the historical influences on the city's branding?

  • 18th and 19th century ports
  • 1960s pop culture
  • 1980s industrial decline
• What are the cultural highlights of the city?

  • The Beatles
  • Two premier league teams
  • European Capital of Culture in 2008
• What are the expected outcomes of the cultural capital initiative?

  • Create over 14,000 jobs
  • Attract over 1.7 million tourists
  • Encourage £2 billion worth of investment
• What are the main features of the Liverpool One development?

  • Finished in 2010
  • 160 stores and 30 buildings
  • Over £1 billion investment
  • 600 apartments and 5-acre green space
• What are the goals of the Liverpool Vision?

  • Invest £2 billion in early 2000s
  • Cultivate desired organizations and individuals
  • Develop waterfront including Albert Docks
• What are the potential impacts of development strategies on residents?

  • Residents may feel excluded
  • Change of sense of place