Consultation Opens On Plans For Cultural Hub In Wythenshawe
Manchester City Council has asked for feedback on proposals for a Culture Hub in Wythenshawe. The plans centre on the vacant Cop-Op store and will see the redevelopment of the Civic Centre. The Hub would provide creative spaces for artists, community groups, and local creative businesses.
BBC News reports that there are also plans for new shops, a public square, and 1,600 new homes. Funding of £20m for the plans is being provided by the Levelling Up scheme, and is a part of wider regeneration plans for the town centre. Manchester City Council is currently seeking a joint venture development partner to take the plans further.
Luthfur Rahman, deputy council leader, said: “We want Wythenshawe Civic to deliver for local people and we’re thinking differently about what is already on offer in the town centre and what we can bring in to enhance the space, encourage more visitors to support the economy of the local area, and develop new job opportunities.”
“Cultural investment has proven an innovative way of supporting regeneration plans in different communities across the city – helping to broaden the visitor experience and attract new businesses. What this looks like and how it works is really up to the local people and organisations that will use it.”
“Of course, this is only one part of the ambitious plans that we have for Wythenshawe Civic but we hope this is a positive early step in creating a new destination town centre. We would urge as many people to take part as possible and help shape the Civic of the future.”
Elsewhere in Manchester, plans have been approved for almost 2,000 student beds and over 500,000 sq ft of life sciences space at Upper Brook Street in the Oxford Road corridor. Place Northwest reports that the £450m scheme was given the green light despite some objections from councillors and members of the public.
The height of the original structure has been reduced from 42 storeys after objections from local residents. Ardwick has a growing student population and the developers argued that extra accommodation is urgently needed. However, plans for local private residential development have been shelved.
Alex Russell, chief executive of Property Alliance Group, said: “This is a hugely progressive and positive step forward for Manchester, and we are over the moon to play our part in bringing to fruition some of the city’s most important and strategic ambitions.”
He added: “Since the inception of plans, to working alongside the incredible team and key stakeholders, to presenting the benefits of the new neighbourhood, the council’s regeneration objectives for the area and the community, have been our central focus.”
“We intend to continue to work closely with our stakeholders and residents, to create an outstanding, connected new area for residents, students and professionals.”
The scheme will be one of the largest regeneration projects in Manchester city centre, and it is argued that it will support the city’s Economic and Investment Growth Strategy.
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