Arches for artists – how a heritage asset is being transformed into a new creative space

Work has commenced to transform three heritage railway arches in the city centre into a talent development centre for artists.
Work has commenced to transform three heritage railway arches in the city centre into a talent development centre for artists.
The Council’s executive will be asked to approve the Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for the former retail site at a meeting last week (Weds 22 March).
Moston Lane and Withington high street will share around £2.8m funding for projects to improve the district centres through new high quality green public spaces, amongst wider regeneration investment.
Transformation of the Brunswick neighbourhood in Manchester is now nine years into its 25-year masterplan, as the consortium behind the £106m programme celebrates this major milestone.
Proposals outlining significant investment plans in and around Gorton District Centre are now out for consultation (Fri 9 December).
A report updating on the strategic redevelopment of the former Central Retail Park site will be heard next week (Weds 14 December) requesting approval for a new consultation to start in the New Year.
A report detailing the initial phase of developments that will begin the Project 500 housing plan will be heard by the executive committee next week (Weds 16 November).
Local people and businesses are invited to give their feedback about proposals to transform Wythenshawe Town Centre.
Manchester City Council completed the acquisition of Wythenshawe town centre from St.Modwen marking the beginning of a major regeneration programme for the site.
Construction work has begun to deliver 274 low carbon new homes in Manchester’s Collyhurst neighbourhood – marking a key milestone in the city’s transformative Victoria North project.
Manchester’s planning committee has approved an application for 128 new homes in Ancoats – the first development by the Council’s This City housing company to be given the green light.
The Council is making a strategic acquisition in the heart of Wythenshawe town centre that consolidates its wider land ownership to explore options around investment and regeneration.
A site on Postal Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter has been named as This City's next development site to increase the number of homes for Manchester people.
Plans to transform the Hough End site including improvements to the Leisure Centre and Playing Fields facilities have been approved by the Planning and Highways Committee today.
Local people and businesses have expressed their support for a public realm strategy for the next phase of development in Ancoats, helping to bring two decades of investment to completion.
A new planning application has been submitted by the City Council to provide the critical infrastructure that will create the development platform for 5,500 new homes in Red Bank.
Manchester City Council has launched a public consultation on the public realm strategy for the next priority area in the ongoing regeneration story of Ancoats – a 20 year programme of redevelopment.
The Council is warning that a proposed new overground Manchester Piccadilly station to accommodate HS2 and improved northern rail links would squander some of the potential benefits of the project.
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove inspected progress on Manchester’s exciting Mayfield development during a visit to the city.
Young people in Gorton have been invited to ceremonially sign the steel structure of the Gorton Hub project to celebrate the development at a key milestone.
The second year of a two-year project to plant at least 2,000 trees across Manchester will get underway with its first plantings on Monday 13 December.
David Lynch has been named the new Director for Development & Estates as part of the Council’s Growth and Development team.
A new Council report highlighting how key developments in the city are benefitting the city’s residents and businesses shows that the city’s future continues to look bright despite the pandemic.
New plans outlining development proposals for Hough End Playing Fields have been drawn up and a public consultation asking residents for their opinions will be open from today (25th November 2021).
Manchester City Council to provide fully accessible toilet at this year's Christmas Markets.
A new planning application has been submitted by the Council that will begin the process of making the Red Bank neighbourhood ready for development, bringing brownfield land back into use.
The Council’s executive committee will be asked to endorse a transformation masterplan to guide the regeneration of the Grey Mare Lane Estate in east Manchester at a meeting on 17 November
The Council’s executive committee are expected to agree £1m that will secure the future of the historic Withington Baths at a meeting next week (Weds 17 Nov).
Manchester City Council has secured almost £20m of funding for a project to transform two dilapidated buildings and three railway arches into spaces for the tech and creative industries.
The first phase of an international design competition to create a world class space in the area centred around Piccadilly Gardens begins today (Friday 29 October 2021).
Four key planning applications have been agreed by Manchester’s planning committee this week (29 July) - representing an exciting next phase of regeneration in Ancoats & News Islington.
A consulting and contracting team has been assembled to deliver key infrastructure works that will unlock the early residential development potential within the Victoria North regeneration area.