Manchester's Opportunities

• • Manchester's urban change created social opportunities:
  • China Town (UK's 2nd oldest) and Curry Mile
  • Vibrant night life in the Northern Quarter, Gay Village and Spinngingfields
  • Music venues with the AO arena, Palace Theatre and Bridgewater Hall
  • Sports facilities with the Aquatics Centre and Velodrome
  • >150 shops and 12,500 free parking spaces at the Trafford Centre and >38 million annual visitors to the Arndale Centre

  
• • Manchester's urban change created economical opportunities:
  • >30 media companies are based at MediaCity UK at Salford Quays e.g. BBC, ITV, Sky
  • Unemployment fell from 32% to 6% in 10 years
  • >44 million journeys are made each year by Metrolink
  • Oxford Road's "Green Corridor" prioritises buses, bicycles and pedestrians
  • Bee Network will join buses, trams, cycling and walking together

  
• • Manchester's urban change created environmental opportunities:
  • 14% of Manchester is covered by green spaces e.g. Piccadilly Gardens, Whitworth Park
  • Increasing greenery as derelict areas are revitalised e.g. Bridgewater Hall pond
  • Andy Burnham's "Green Vision" involves protecting parks, installing solar panels and ensuring two thirds of cars are zero emissions by 2030