A river city is reborn

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Architects Norman Foster and Terry Farrell have been commissioned to draw up regeneration plans for the east and west sides of Hull, England. Foster will construct a complex covering 29 acres, while Farrell will be responsible for an oceanic tourist attraction on the city's waterfront. This attraction, named The Deep, will be situated close to a rocky outcrop where people will park their cars, using a new cycle path and footbridge to enter the city centre.

Strategy & planning, Contracts & orders received, Contracts, Architects, Hull, England, Farrell, Terry, Foster, Norman

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How art revives inner cities

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Architectural firm MacCormac Jamieson Prichard has produced a master plan for the renewal of the centre of Coventry, England. This involves installing sculptures in public spaces and lighting them. Some of the less appealing architectural elements dating from the 1960s and 1970s will be removed, and broad avenues will be created. Compulsory purchase orders have been issued, and two pubs, a car park and some smaller retail units will be removed.

Historical Sites, England, Architectural Services, Historic Sites, Leisure industry, Architectural firms, Coventry, England

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When Bristol's boat comes in

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The revival of the harbour area of Bristol, England, is discussed. Initiatives include the performance of 'Up the Feeder, Down the 'Mouth and Back Again' by the Bristol Old Vic on the quayside.

Bristol, England

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