Media City Footbridge, Salford Quays

摘要

This paper examines aspects of a new moving footbridge over the Manchester Ship Canal in thernCity of Salford, and its role in urban regeneration and development. The Media City Footbridge isrnan asymmetric cable stayed swing bridge of approximately 65m main span providing pedestrianrnaccess over the ship canal into the heart of the new Media City Development at Salford Quays.rnThis paper describes how the Media City footbridge has been designed to respond to the particularrngeometrical constraints of its location. The proposal is highly contextual and unique and provides arnspectacular southern pedestrian gateway to the Media City development. The bridge also addressesrnanticipated future development at Trafford Wharf to the south of the Manchester Ship Canal and inrnconjunction with the existing Lowry Bridge enhances pedestrian links for the area as a whole,rncelebrating the heritage of the Manchester Ship Canal as a living amenity.