Manchester-based developer Glenbrook has unveiled its vision for a 364-apartment, 44-storey residential development in the city’s centre.
Glenbrook has launched a public consultation to bring forward the scheme which includes more than 7,750 sq. ft of active space at ground, first and second floor levels.
Designed by architect Sheppard Robson, the building aims to respond to the city’s heritage by delivering striking street activation through its three-story arched terracotta colonnade.
The landscaping proposals will create new green spaces, enhancing existing pedestrian routes and promoting integration with the surrounding communities.
Avenues have also been proposed on two streets, providing a public realm aimed at delivering considered and well-lit landscaping to residents and the local community.
The public consultation will give residents, businesses and interested stakeholders an opportunity to view the plans in detail and provide their thoughts on the proposals.
Representatives from Glenbrook and the design team will be on hand to answer questions and gather feedback, ensuring that the development meets the needs of the community.
The feedback gathered during the consultation will help shape the final planning application, which will be submitted to the Manchester City Council in the coming months.
The public consultation is taking place from 9th October through to the 28th October with a live event arranged on 15th October at Home on First Street from 3.30pm – 7.30pm.
Daniel Roberts, development director at Glenbrook, said: “As a Manchester-based developer, we are excited about the prospect of embarking on a landmark development in the heart of our city.
“The site at Whitworth Street West represents a highly sustainable location with close proximity to the cultural and leisure attractions that Manchester offers.
“Whitworth Street West is undergoing a period of revitalisation and Glenbrook are incredibly proud to be playing such an integral part in its future.”
Tony O’Brien, partner at Sheppard Robson, said: “The project is an opportunity to create high-quality homes that will sit comfortably in the context of Whitworth Street.
“Our ongoing designs open up the site to create a new piece of public realm at the heart of the development, helping animate the streetscape and enhance connections from the city back to Knott Mill and First Street.
“The building’s expression draws upon the area’s rich history and local palette of materials to further root the design within its context, tying the scheme back to the listed railway viaduct to the south and Deansgate Station to the west.”
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