Regeneration began in the late 1980s, with initiatives such as the Metrolink, the Bridgewater Concert Hall, the Manchester Arena, and (in Salford) the rebranding of the port as Salford Quays.
Regenerasi dimulai pada akhir 1980-an, dengan inisiatif seperti penciptaan Metrolink, Bridgewater Concert Hall, Manchester Arena, dan (di Salford) mengalihfungsikan bekas pelabuhan menjadi Salford Quays.