ABSTRACT

This book assesses the value of flagship developments and draws out lessons for best policy and practice. It looks at marketing strategies and the sales process for flagship developments and the areas in which they are located for urban regeneration. It discusses the management of marketing strategies and the development through the policy formulation, project implementation and policy/project evaluation. The author examines the strategies to date of 'marketing the city' and the conceptual scope and limits for developing the concept. He also looks at the extent to which people can be integrated into the urban 'product' and the advantages and disadvantages of this. Finally the impact of all these issues is assessed for the policy makers, planners, developers, architects and city authorities.

chapter 1|10 pages

City visions and flagship developments

chapter 3|6 pages

Research approach

chapter 4|18 pages

Marketing framework

chapter 5|35 pages

Project management

chapter 6|10 pages

Project impact

chapter 7|7 pages

Case studies

chapter 8|23 pages

The Watershed Complex

chapter 9|34 pages

The International Convention Center

chapter 10|12 pages

The Hyatt Regency Hotel

chapter 11|19 pages

Brindley Place and the National Indoor Arena

chapter 12|20 pages

Theatre Village

chapter 13|19 pages

Byker Wall

chapter 15|8 pages

Future development and city visions