Regeneration Through Conservation
From the Ropewalks and Albert Dock in Liverpool to Castlefield
in Manchester, the old warehouses associated with trade and
distribution are now the bustling hearts of the region’s urban
renaissance.
The NWDA has worked closely with partners to breathe new life
into historic architecture and buildings across the region. An
example of our work in this area includes the regeneration of
Ancoats, which has one of the largest concentrations of Grade II
and Grade III listed buildings in Manchester. Working closely with
urban regeneration company New East Manchester, the Agency is
helping to create a sustainable, mixed-use urban village.
In Blackburn, the Agency has supported the £1 million
transformation of the Waterloo Pavilions, a series of Grade II
listed Georgian buildings in the town centre. These have been
brought back to life in the shape of leisure and retail outlets,
while retaining their magnificent original features.
The Agency is also proud to be supporting the 'Buildings at
Risk' scheme, led by English Heritage. The scheme works to
regenerate and preserve our region's most historic properties.
Such regeneration is key to improving the image and
perception of England's Northwest, encouraging investment and
therefore aiding future economic development. The Agency will build
on these successes and bring conservation-led regeneration to those
areas that are still at risk of decline.
Visit
the Buildings At Risk website