A major mixed-use development in Manchester valued at nearly £300 million has been approved.
by Rory Butler / February 20, 2023
Joint venture (JV) Trilogy Real Estate in London and Hong Kong-based Peterson Group will deliver the transformational Great Northern scheme across a historic six-acre site in the city.
The new neighbourhood will comprise up to 1.5 million sq ft of office, leisure, retail and residential development, built over five years, with the Great Northern Warehouse at its heart.
It forms part of Manchester City Council’s Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF).
Scope of works
Deansgate Terrace
- 30,000 sq ft of commercial space
- A new walkway to the Warehouse, named Dean Street
Leisure Box
- Redeveloped for three residential buildings (34, 27 and two-storeys)
- 746 apartments (one, two, and three-bed)
- Existing foundations and basement retained
- 2,000-sqm private courtyard
- External terraces
Deansgate Mews
- Retained – with improved access
- Independent business spaces
- Community facilities
Great Northern Square
- A biodiverse amenity space for residents, workers and visitors
- The focus for new pedestrian routes
- Main events space
- A free sandpit play area
A new street named Alport Street, for the Alport Town district historically located on the site, will be installed, connecting Deansgate and Watson Street.
Design
- SimpsonHaugh
- Planit-IE
Works are expected to begin in 2024.
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