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Book TitleA sense of place : multidisciplinary essays in honour of Malachy McEldowney
Chapter TitleThe Belfast waterfront : prospects for the 21st century
Chapter AuthorMuir, Jenny ; Bronte, John ; Boland, Philip
Book EditorGaffikin, Frank ; McKay, Stephen ; Murray, Michael ; Murtagh, Brendan ; Sterrett, Ken
PublisherInstitute of Spatial and Environmental Planning, Queen's University Belfast
ISBN9780955134722
Date2015
Page(s)pp71-90
Contentphotos, text
Note(s)The authors examine the importance of waterfront development for the modern competitive city within neoliberal urbanism, followed by reflections on how the 'competitive waterfront' impacts upon public benefit and the public interest. The specific examples of Laganside and Titanic Quarter are examined.
Subject(s)urban renewal ; urban development ; waterfront buildings ; waterfronts ; mixed-use developments ; commercial development ; economic downturn ; economics ; land use ; investment
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  • Laganside, Belfast, Northern Ireland