Urban policy for large cities in England — The example of Manchester Authors Johann Jessen Fak. 1-Architektur und Stadtplanung Städtebau-Institut, Universität Stuttgart, Keplerstraße 11, 70174, Stuttgart Uwe-Jens Walther Institut für Soziologie Stadt- und Regionalsoziologie FR 2-5, Technische Universität Berlin, Franklinstraße 28/29, 10587, Berlin DOI: https://doi.org/10.14512/rur.1265 Keywords: England, National Urban Policy, Labour-Government, Urban Regeneration, Manchester Abstract When elected in 1997, the British Labour Government made urban policy one of its key policy concerns. Criticism of the shortcomings of previous, predominantly market oriented urban policy, was combined with new approaches to state action. Numerous programmes were developed, new institutions created and urban policy initiatives were launched which are still reflected in both national and municipal urban policy in England. The urban policy of the Blair government has received an overall favourable assessment in recent evaluative reports. Such studies conclude that in the towns and cities social cohesion has grown over the last ten years, they have become more competitive and the quality of life, which in England is commonly defined in relation to the quality of public space, has risen. This article outlines the main features of this urban policy over the last ten years. It takes the example of Manchester’s urban policy, widely regarded as a particularly successful and notable case, to demonstrate policy outcomes. Downloads Download data is not yet available. References Atkinson, R. (2006): English Urban Policy An overview and examination of contemporary developments. Manuskript zum Europäischen Kongress in München am 30. November 2006. Bristol. Bloxham, T. (2001): Creating an Urban Splash: Rehabilitation of Central Sites. In: Echenique, M.; Saint, A. (Hrsg.): Cities for the New Millennium. 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