Liverpool Place Study

Introduction to Liverpool

City located on the North - West coast of the UK with a large, young population due to the Universities.

Brief history of Liverpool

The Albert Docks were closed due to the increase in size of ships, causing mass deindustrialisation in the 1980’s. It was named the Europe ‘Capital of Culture’ in 2008, starting its regeneration

Land use effect on Liverpool

Retail characterises Liverpool as a commercially active area

Topography effect on Liverpool

Flat land characterises Liverpool as flat and desirable for development

Physical geography effect on Liverpool

Located along the estuary of the River Mersey characterising it as a port. Located on sandstone which was used to build houses characterising it as an old settlement.

Infrastructure effect on Liverpool

Commercial buildings in the city and residential in the east characterises Liverpool as a balanced city. Local and national station characterises it as a well connected city

Demographic characteristics effect on Liverpool

Half of the population is aged between 20-29 characterising Liverpool as a youthful city. Wide range of ethnicities characterises it as a diverse city

Built environment effect on Liverpool

Mix of old and new buildings characterised Liverpool as a varied city

Location effect on Liverpool

Built along the River Mersey characterising it as a touristic city with cruise connections to Ireland and USA

Economic characteristics effect on Liverpool

Vast majority of young people looking or in work characterises Liverpool as an economically active area. Unemployment rising suggesting that there is a lack of suitable jobs available

Proximity to other places effect on Liverpool

Well connected to the USA so is characterised as a tourist city

Inward investment effect on Liverpool

$4 billion for regeneration characterised Liverpool as a modern place through buildings such as the Liverpool One shopping centre.

Exchange of knowledge / ideas / resources effect on Liverpool

Superlambanana’s throughout the city and festivals characterised Liverpool as a multicultural city

Tourism effect on Liverpool

Large port and Royal Albert docks characterised Liverpool as a tourist city, as many want to see its historical buildings

Migrations effect on Liverpool

Large number of Irish and Chinese migrants characterised Liverpool as a diverse city. Large numbers of students characterise Liverpool as a youthful city leading to more student focussed features such as bars.

Past connections of Liverpool

Main slaving port (1700) lead to economic and population growth, but freed slaves were still marginalised within society. Irish migrants (1840) lead to development of Scouse accent and population growth. Transatlantic commercial passenger travel (1819) increased the tourism.

New connections of Liverpool

Musical connections with the USA (New Orleans and Memphis) lead to an increase in connections between the cities such as encouraging tourists

Past development affecting Liverpools character

Oldest Chinese community in Europe and strong connections to china. Many streets and historical buildings were funded by the slave trade, leading to protests to have them renamed. Liverpool cruise terminal encourages tourism and helps the economy.

Central ward population in 2001

9156

Central ward population in 2011

20340

Central ward population in 2021

24852

Ethnic minority in central ward in 2021

6259

Gender in central ward

47% female and 53% male

Age in central ward

Around 95% is between 25-64

Government policies in Liverpool

Regeneration policies (The Merseyside Development Corporation and Levelling Up Fund) increased the amount of housing within the city centre and investment supports the museums and galleries.

Decisions of Multinational Corporations in Liverpool

Private sector investment (Liverpool One) and Liverpool FC creates jobs and supports the community, and supports a wide range of artists

Impacts of global / international institutions in Liverpool

UNESCO world heritage site encouraged regeneration of the docks, leading to both more housing and employment. EU funding further helped to develop and regenerate areas.

Representations of Liverpool in advertisements

‘Liverpool get away to it all’ was first launched in 2021 to present Liverpool as an activity focussed place, encouraging tourism to the area.

Representations of Liverpool in news articles

Mixed representations within news articles (Liverpool Echo) as they show all aspects of living / visiting Liverpool, providing an accurate representation of place

Management and manipulation of Liverpool

‘Capital of culture’ rebranded Liverpool positively leading to more tourism and further investment from private investors. Renaming areas within the city to create quarters boosts tourism by making Liverpool seem more approachable while highlighting all key parts of it.