Community-led regeneration: Salford’s next century

We’ll reflect on the city’s remarkable journey—from industrial powerhouse to global media hub—and look ahead to the next century of growth. How do we prioritise investment in health-creating development that is inclusive, sustainable and rooted in Salford’s community identity, underpinning economic growth and opportunity for all? What does long-term stewardship look like in practice? And how do we leave a legacy that will support future generations to thrive and prosper?

Abstract

Salford is a city transformed—once known as a “Dirty Old Town,” now a beacon of innovation, creativity, and community-led regeneration. The opening keynote plenary brings together leaders from across public, private, and cultural sectors to explore how Salford’s bold approach to placemaking, stewardship, and legacy-building is shaping one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities with health, wellbeing and sustainable development at its core.

We’ll reflect on the city’s remarkable journey—from industrial powerhouse to global media hub—and look ahead to the next century of growth. How do we prioritise investment in health-creating development that is inclusive, sustainable and rooted in Salford’s community identity, underpinning economic growth and opportunity for all? What does long-term stewardship look like in practice? And how do we leave a legacy that will support future generations to thrive and prosper?