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With reference to a named city, explain what is meant is by ‘urban re-imaging’?

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With reference to a named city, explain what is meant is by 'urban re-imaging'? There is no escaping the fact that most cities in the UK are trying to gain some type of status to encourage people back in. These efforts, usually evoked by City councils, can be otherwise know as Urban re-imaging and closely linked to urban regeneration. Basically they are trying to re-launch a deteriorated area and overall change the way the city is perceived, in order to encourage people to move back in, and tourists from abroad to use the facilities and services. The long-term goal would be that the efforts would retain and attract those residents who are fundamental to the creation of wealth. Manchester is a city that is seeing a massive urban re-imaging programme at the present. The some what 'renaissance' of the city has created the firm foundations on which to tackle the consequences...

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