'It has already attracted the attention of Hollywood
– but now the Northern Quarter is winning plaudits closer to home after it was
crowned the best neighbourhood in Britain .
The city-centre district – often dubbed the cultural heart
of Manchester – won the title ahead
of rivals from Belfast and Glasgow .
Judges of the 2011 Great Neighbourhood of the Year award
praised the Northern Quarter for undergoing ‘significant redevelopment and
diversification’ in recent years.
They said the area had become a ‘vibrant home’ to a mix of
fashion designers, creative agencies, art galleries and popular bars and
restaurants. The area - home to the iconic Afflecks
Palace
It pulled off a major coup this year when it was chosen as
the location for filming of the forthcoming Hollywood
blockbuster, Captain America ,
starring Chris Evans and Samuel L Jackson.
The latest award was given by the Academy
of Urbanism
Judges were impressed by the Northern Quarter’s charm after
a visit over the summer.
John Thompson, chairman of the Academy
of Urbanism Manchester
city centre, while retaining its own character.
“The Academy of Urbanism
Other winners included Glasgow
for European City Hebden Bridge Great Town
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