This consultation is now closed.
ID Manchester represents a major strategic opportunity to create a world-class innovation district at a key city centre gateway site, contributing to support the next phase of Manchester’s inclusive growth and future economic resilience. The site is in a pivotal location, linking the heart of the city centre to the Oxford Road Corridor, and between Circle Square and Mayfield.
In March 2017, we adopted an SRF for the University of Manchester's North Campus site within the Oxford Road Corridor. This document outlined the strategic vision for the site's future development as a vibrant mixed-use area, combining high-quality public realm with a blend of technology, learning and research facilities, residential accommodation, and office campuses.
Following this in 2021, ID Manchester Ltd was formed as a joint venture between the University of Manchester and Bruntwood SciTech. Additionally, most of the University's teaching functions have been relocated from the North Campus to the new Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD), providing a unique opportunity to comprehensively regenerate the site and establish a world-class innovation district in the heart of the city centre.
We have agreed an updated draft Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) to help guide the next phases of development to accommodate these new arrangements and maximise the benefits for the city and its residents. We are now undertaking a public consultation with local stakeholders and will report results to the Executive before agreeing on the final framework.
The proposals in the updated ID Manchester SRF:
- have the potential to create over 10,000 jobs when completed;
- encourage new business growth and clustering, linked to the city’s research and development strengths;
- and provide significant new homes, public space and facilities for local people.
Have your say
We would welcome your comments on this document and the impact this proposal will have on you. You can send your response by email to city.centre@manchester.gov.uk or by post to:
City Centre Regeneration Team
PO Box 532
Manchester City Council
Town Hall
M60 2LA
Please include your postcode when responding.
Have your say by Friday 8 September 2023.