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16/03/2022

Strong Support For Next Phase Of Development In Ancoats

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Following a public consultation local people and businesses have expressed their support for a public realm strategy for the next phase of development in Ancoats, Manchester.

A consultation held in January and February this year asked for feedback on plans to enhance the next phase of regeneration in Ancoats, which includes 1,500 new homes that will be brought forward within the improved public realm and enhanced green spaces.

The area currently suffers from unclear street layouts, which are difficult to navigate for pedestrians, and has become a rat run for vehicles attempting to avoid Great Ancoats Street. Local streets are also impacted by commuter and short-term parking, further compounding traffic issues.

From low density uses, vacant plots and unloved streets, the public realm investment will deliver a new environment for the 1,500 homes alongside 31,000 sqm of commercial space set within generous green spaces, safe green streets and cycle ways. And the innovative mobility hub is the catalyst for new safe and calmer streets for city living integrated with new residential investment and green infrastructure.
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The new strategy looks to create a low-carbon, sustainable neighbourhood with vastly reduced car use and a focus on active travel, walking and cycling routes – alongside high-quality green spaces - which are all vital components of Manchester’s ambition to become zero carbon by 2038.

Overall, the feedback through consultation showed strong support for the vision and the principles of the Public Realm Strategy.

Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "The space between buildings, how residents move through neighbourhoods and how we invest in our green spaces are all crucial elements of place making and creating attractive communities. This strategy brings these ambitions to the fore and ensures that active travel and sustainability are at the forefront of future development in Ancoats.

"Previous development in Ancoats has followed the rigid street structure laid out by Manchester’s historic mills. But the next phase of development in the area allows us more freedom to take a pedestrian first approach, creating clear and safe walking and cycling routes through the neighbourhood – and seamlessly link with new and improve public and green space.

"This investment will kick start the next phase of development in Ancoats – including 1,500 new homes across a range of tenures – bringing the 20 year regeneration story of the neighbourhood to completion."

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