The Quays

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The Quays is a redeveloped waterfront area in Salford, Greater Manchester, known for its modern architecture, cultural attractions, and leisure facilities along the Manchester Ship Canal.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf redeveloped waterfront area
urban regeneration project
adjacentTo Ordsall
Trafford Park
country United Kingdom
developmentType docklands regeneration
economicRole media and creative industries cluster
service sector hub
formerlyKnownAs Salford Quays
governedBy Salford City Council
hasAttraction Imperial War Museum North
Lowry Outlet
MediaCityUK
Salford Watersports Centre
The Lowry
hasCharacteristic cultural attractions
mixed-use development
modern architecture
office buildings
public realm landscaping
residential buildings
retail units
waterfront leisure facilities
hasPublicSpace squares and plazas
waterside promenades
hasViewOf Manchester Ship Canal
locatedIn Greater Manchester
North West England
Salford
locatedOnWaterbody Manchester Ship Canal
near Manchester city centre
partOf Salford
surface form: City of Salford

Greater Manchester
surface form: Greater Manchester urban area
regenerationContinuedIn 1990s
2000s
2010s
regenerationStartPeriod late 1980s
tourismCategory cultural quarter
waterfront destination
transportConnection Metrolink tram network
road links to Manchester city centre
usedFor cultural events
office and commercial use
recreation
residential living
tourism
waterFeature basins and docks of former Manchester Docks

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