Bradford
winter edition_2012
the inward investment magazine
04_ News
24_projects
08_redefining the city centre
31_relocation
Update on what’s going on in regeneration from Bradford
Contemporary city in a heritage setting – better for business, too
13_culture
The theatre, visual arts, music and one of the UK’s most popular museums outside London
18_lifestyle: cars
The shining stars of the Bradford Classic Car Show
22_map
Development opportunities – what’s happening and where
A summary of the major schemes under way or coming up soon Follow the money – why corporate headquarters settle in Bradford
36_Did you know...
The city and its metropolitan district in fast facts and statistics
39_Transport
With excellent transport, including an international airport, connectivity supports investment in Bradford
42_ Business: beer
Craft ales are worth around £4.2 million to the local economy
45_ talent: fame
Latest success story, blues singer Chantel McGregor interviewed
cover image: The mirror pool at City Park
executive Editor: Siobhán Crozier head of design: Rachael Schofield design: Kate Harkus, Smallfury Designs contributing editors: Lucy Purdy, Sarah Herbert head of business development: Paul Gussar business development manager: Dan Leyland Production assistant: Emily Corrigan Doyle Office manager: Sue Mapara subscriptions manager: Simon Maxwell Managing director: Toby Fox Published by:
IMAGES: Porl Medlock, Saltaire Brewery, Knauf, Jane Lewis, Bradford Council, Roger Moody, Chris Davies, National Media Museum, Bradford, Bradford International Film Festival 2012, Ray Winstone, courtesy of the National Media Museum/SSPL © The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, 2012, Leeds Bradford International Airport, John Mayor, Heather Elliott, Premier Inn, Westfield, Anthony Hartley, © Dean Smith/Sustrans, University of Bradford, Ian Jackson, Morgan O’Driscoll Photography (morganodriscoll.co.uk) Printed by: Wyndeham Grange
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