Blackpool is a well known Lancashire coastal town situated on the Irish Sea coast of England. It is by far the smallest Lancashire authority covering just 35 km², has 21 wards, and the number of people per km² is more than ten times of England and Wales. The current population in Blackpool is around 139,000 residents.During the 1950s was its hey day as a resort destination for most working class in Lancashire but suffered when the visitor numbers reduced drastically because of air travel becomes cheaper in the 1970s. It’s known for its attractions like the Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the Blackpool Tower and the Blackpool Illuminations.
In terms of regeneration effort, several major projects are underway to improve the town centre, business and housing areas funded by the public and private sector. However, the coastal town is also one of the most deprived towns.The analysis aims to point out the existing issues from the regional to the street scale and highlight the potential opportunities for development.
