Manchester City Council to Sell Prime Development Sites in Northern Quarter and Hulme Aug 29, 2024 Manchester City Council is set to launch the sale of two key development sites, including the Church Street multi-storey car park in the Northern Quarter and a 2.8-acre plot in Hulme previously intended for UKFast offices. The Church Street car park, a four-level facility located between Church Street and Tib Street, sits at the gateway […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester City submits planning application for entertainment destination at the Etihad Stadium Apr 18, 2023 This follows the conclusion of the Club’s consultation held between Tuesday 28 February, and Sunday 26 March, where fans and the local community were invited to share their feedback on concepts and designs. Having reviewed all of the feedback submitted via the consultation questionnaire, the Club is delighted to confirm that fans were in favour […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester Council launches major Wythenshawe consultation Oct 26, 2022 The Masterplan will build upon the Garden City principles for self-contained, self-sufficient residential communities with easy and local access to schools, health and community facilities, shops and recreation. Over 1,500 new homes are provided. The site covers an area of 23,000 sqm and includes a number of existing assets, including the pedestrianised Civic Shopping Centre, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester Council moves ahead with first phase 378 homes of Project 500 housing initiative Nov 9, 2022 The project is a housing initiative that will deliver new low carbon affordable housing on smaller Council-owned brownfield sites across the city in partnership with Manchester’s network of registered housing providers. The first phase of the project will build 378 new low carbon affordable homes across 27 sites, predominantly in the north and east of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester office building redevelopment plans submitted Jan 19, 2023 Plans have been submitted to redevelop a vacant office block in Manchester City Centre. The 45-storey, Albert Bridge House on Bridge Street will become BTR accommodation, along with 365,000 sq ft of office space. The plans have been submitted by Oval Real Estate. The current site is occupied by HMRC up until recently, but is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester Property Group Secures £50m Deal with Billionaire-Owned Lender Aug 16, 2023 A prominent real estate investment and development company, MCR Property Group, headquartered in Manchester, has finalized a nearly £50 million refinance deal with Zorin Finance, a lender majority-owned by Avenue Capital Group. The latter is led by billionaire Marc Lasry, former owner of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. The three-year agreement, which includes an extension option, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe Champions Northern National Stadium Feb 22, 2024 Manchester United’s new co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has revealed plans to potentially construct a new stadium for the club, aiming to revitalise the north of England’s sporting landscape. The current home of the Red Devils, Old Trafford, with a capacity of 74,310, has been their base since 1910. However, Ratcliffe points out that the stadium […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester United’s new stadium plans take step forward Sep 9, 2024 Manchester United, Trafford Council, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have entered into a strategic partnership to maximise the growth and regeneration opportunities of the Trafford Wharfside area. An advisory team, led by an independent director, will be appointed to support the ongoing work to develop an ambitious vision for the area around Old […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Manchester University Launches Search for Partner in £400m Student Housing Project Aug 22, 2023 The University of Manchester is on the lookout for a student housing partner to undertake a significant redevelopment project at its Fallowfield campus. The contract, valued between £275m and £400m, involves the design, construction, financing, and operation of new student halls. The ambitious plan aims to replace existing bedspaces with up to 3,300 new ones, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester’s Ambitious Plan to Revitalise Holt Town with Six Leading Firms Dec 18, 2023 In a move to rejuvenate Holt Town, Manchester City Council has meticulously selected six prominent firms to formulate a comprehensive 10-year development blueprint. This strategic plan is set to transform the 74-acre area, located between the city centre and Etihad Stadium, into a vibrant and productive space. Shortlisted for this substantial project are renowned entities […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester’s Derelict Viaduct Set for £200 Million Revival with New Business and Leisure Hub Feb 23, 2024 The Arch Company has received approval to transform disused spaces beneath Manchester’s viaduct on Corporation Street into a vibrant hub for restaurants, shops, and businesses. This initiative is a crucial part of their ambitious £200 million Project 1,000, aiming to repurpose a thousand underutilized or abandoned units across England and Wales by 2030. The project […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester’s Holt Town Set for Transformation with 4,500-Home Development Plan Mar 8, 2024 Manchester City Council has chosen Studio Egret West to formulate a visionary regeneration plan aimed at revitalising 74 acres of formerly industrial land into a vibrant new community. The project, set to unfold over the next decade, envisions the creation of approximately 4,500 new homes in the Holt Town area, located strategically between Eastlands and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
