| When one considers Salford Quays, one of the first | | | | Salford. Other than The Lowry, Salford Quays also |
| names that comes to mind is The Lowry, which is a | | | | has the Media City UK, which is another landmark. |
| theatre combined with a gallery complex. It is one of | | | | BBC is also expected to move some of its |
| the landmarks of Salford Quays. When Salford Quays | | | | departments to the Media City. |
| was in the initial stages of development, a potential | | | | This will be the first time for BBC to be establishing so |
| need for an arts venue in the city was recognized, | | | | many of its departments in a city other than London. |
| which became the milestone for The Lowry. | | | | This will also attract other media and broadcasting |
| Initially, it was known as the Salford Quays Centre for | | | | companies to expand their offices. The Lowry and the |
| Performing Arts. This was until 1988. Later on, in 1994, it | | | | Media Centre are expected to improve the living |
| came to be known as The Lowry Project. The | | | | standards even more and there is also a great chance |
| Manchester Ship Canal surrounds The Lowry where it | | | | of more jobs being created with the opening of |
| is located at the end of Pier 8. | | | | businesses in The Lowry. |
| In addition to the studio spaces, Lyric theatre and | | | | Some of the most renowned brand names have their |
| Quays theatre, there are also many bars, restaurants | | | | outlets in The Lowry Outlet Mall, hence making sure |
| and cafes in The Lowry, which are located on the | | | | that the residents of Salford Quays can get the best |
| south eastern end. From this end, the Libeskind's | | | | of everything. Some of these names include M&S, |
| Imperial Was Museum North can be viewed over the | | | | Costa Coffee and Cadbury's. Other than that there |
| water. | | | | are also other food chains and convenience stores. |
| Considering that the building is called The Lowry, it has | | | | There are many residential areas in Salford Quays, |
| a unique collection of L.S Lowry's work as well. The | | | | which include high-rise as well as low-rise buildings to |
| Lowry has a beautifully complex design. James Stirling | | | | accommodate the density level of the residence. |
| and Michael Wilford designed the building. The Lyric | | | | Some of the most popular of these buildings include |
| theatre in The Lowry is coloured green while the | | | | the Imperial Point, The Sovereign Point, The Grain |
| Quays theatre is coloured purple. The Opera North is | | | | Wharf, Merchants Quay, Labrador Quay, City Lofts |
| also in The Lowry. | | | | and The NV buildings. Salford is a very well developed |
| Salford Quays is located in Salford, which is in Greater | | | | area with all the facilities available. This is the reason |
| Manchester. This is the area that used to be the site | | | | for its huge success. The transportation system in the |
| for the Salford docks. However, later on it became | | | | area is also well-planned and impressive and hence |
| one of the major urban regeneration projects. Salford | | | | adds to the beauty and ease of the area. |
| Quays is one of the new developments in the city of | | | | |