Re-urbanization refers to the increasing number of people moving back into inner urban areas after living in suburbs or outside the urban area. Some key causes are population pressure in rural areas pushing people to cities for better living standards and jobs, as well as improved healthcare in urban centers. The port of Manchester declined in the late 19th century as industries moved closer to Liverpool for shipping access. To prevent further decline, the Manchester Ship Canal was constructed in 1894 to reconnect Manchester to the sea and establish it as Britain's third largest port. However, the port and Salford docks began declining in the 1960s-1970s due to larger ships' draft limitations and slower transport. This economic decline led to neglected infrastructure, job losses