changes to the inner city

• lower dens mill has been redeveloped into Hotel Indigo

  most former jute mills are listed which means they are not allowed to be demolished. redeveloping a hotel allows the mill to retain the history and heritage of the city, whilst providing much needed jobs for locals. tourists who visit will hopefully spend some of their money in the local shops and cafes.
• Verdant Works mill has been redeveloped into a museum

  the museum attracts tourists. it also provides an educational function for local school groups and other visitors.
• mills have been redeveloped into modern apartment blocks

  modern apartments attract a more youthful and affluent population (e.g university graduates). the more creative places to live that are a bit more upmarket is called 'gentrification'. it is also cheaper to redevelop an existing building than to knock it down and start again. many flats will contain the original features of the mill (e.g iron beams in the ceilings), making them quite unique.
• mills are being used as venues for gymnastics and group fitness 


  the inner city is known as an area of deprivation and poor health. facilities such as gyms provide opportunities for locals (and other from further afield) to concentrate on their health and fitness
• mills have been demolished leaving empty brownfield sites 


  demolishing eyesores can create a more attractive environment assuming a new development is built in it's place. Brownfield sites are cheap to buy, so can be an economic alternative to building on the rural-urban fringe.
• multis are being demolished and replaced with modern flats and town houses 


  the development of town houses means that families have the option to buy their own homes in the inner city. these homes will have gardens for kids to play in and garages to keep cars safe. the cost of a town house is low because the amount of ground space they use is less than other styles of houses. this makes town houses affordable of locals.