Old buildings such as the Corn Exchange (a listed building occupied by temporary shops) have been renovated - it was rebuilt internally and is now home to an upmarket stalls selling designer goods e.g. jewellery
The Arndale Centre has been redeveloped and now features flagship stores e.g. Marks and Spencers, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols
Areas have been pedestrianised e.g. Exchange Square - this and Piccadily Gardens provide places for people to meet and they both screen public events
The Canal Street area has developed into a 'gay village' that hosts an annual gay pride festival
The Northern Quarter is now home to bars (e.g. Apotheca and Trof) and music venues (e.g. Matt and Phred's)
Leisure facilities have been improved with the Printworks development containing an IMAX cinema, a gym, restaurants, bars and a nightclub
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