Cover; The regenerationof east Manchester; Contents; List of tables and figures ; Acknowledgements ; Foreword; List of acronyms and abbreviations; 1 Introduction; 2 The past and present of east Manchester; 3 Partners in regeneration; 4 A New Town in the City: the narrative of east Manchester; 5 What works in east Manchester? Evaluation in theory and in practice; 6 The ideology of urban regeneration initiatives; 7 Who governs east Manchester?; 8 Who participates in regeneration?; 9 Conclusion; Bibliography; Index
Summary
East Manchester was the site of one of the most substantial regeneration projects internationally. Urban regeneration was a central plank of New Labour policy and the approach radically altered with the election of the Coalition Government in 2010. East Manchester was one of the most deprived areas of Britain in 1997, referred to as a ̀basket case' in dire need of regeneration. This book explores the role of Manchester City Council and other public agencies in the regeneration of the area
