How will Liverpool benefit from becoming a World Heritage Site?
World Heritage status will bring major benefits to the city and even since July 2004, these are beginning to be felt: 1. Pride. The international seal of approval will build confidence in the future of Liverpool and should be a source of great pride. Together with the success of being named European Capital of Culture 2008, World Heritage Site status is generating new pride in Liverpool as a vibrant cultural and historic city. 2. Image. Liverpool’s new image and status is crucial to the on-going regeneration of the city. Liverpool is now better placed to attract informed cultural tourists who are keen to see the tangible evidence of what justifies the honour of World Heritage status. High quality historic environments make interesting places to live and work in and will attract more small business to invest in the city. 3. Funding. The enhanced heritage status is a powerful argument in any application for external funding for heritage and regeneration projects. A public pot of 4.5 mill
