MediaCity/Salford Quay Fieldwork

A post on SLN forum recently asked about the fieldwork opportunities of the new developments at Media City / Salford Quays which are also within striking distance of various other great urban fieldwork opportunities - for example, a visit to Granada Studios to do a traffic survey on Coronation Street  ?

There is a related issue here which is the ongoing transfer of BBC activity from London to Salford.
Stephen Schwab suggested a suitable enquiry question: "Is it grim up North ?"

Report on BBC impact - about 2500 staff moving (PDF download)

Over £800 million cost of move has also been mentioned. Other possible things to focus on include the potential impact on other existing retail and leisure developments in the area.

Impact on:
- retail sector, including Lowry Outlet Mall
- house prices
- transport (congestion on neighbouring roads)

Some materials on the AQA NING that have been placed there by members.

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