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This module will explore the role of events-and tourism led regeneration strategies in cities from a multi-disciplinary perspective by incorporating ideas from geography, sociology, urban planning while the connectins between events and tourism will b especially emphasised. The relationship between events tourism and regeneration is becoming a central focus of urban redevelopment and revitalisation plans in both post-industrial and developing world cities. By analysing urban planning and regenerative strategies from spatial and international perspectives, this module will connect students with critical themes and issues pertinent to urban studies in relation to sustainable planning, physical regeneration, social impacts, policy initiatives, economic development and environmental agendas.

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