Salford gives nod to revised plans for MediaCity and the Quays
Salford City Council has approved revised proposals to redevelop MediaCity and the Quays in Greater Manchester.
Approval for the new plans for the 60-acre site followed an extensive consultation period and input from the local community. They include 3,000 homes and 800,000 sq ft of commercial space.
Salford City Council has approved revised proposals to redevelop MediaCity and the Quays in Greater Manchester.
Approval for the new plans for the 60-acre site followed an extensive consultation period and input from the local community. They include 3,000 homes and 800,000 sq ft of commercial space.
Flexible, all-weather glass-fronted structures and pavilions will line the waterfront, and a pedestrian bridge will link MediaCity to The Lowry and Quayside.
The scheme also includes a new boardwalk with green space, art installations and outdoor furniture. The piazza will also be reimagined with moveable structures.
MediaCity is a joint venture partnership between Peel and Landsec.
Stephen Wild, managing director at MediaCity, said: “While the waterfront is the gateway to MediaCity and the Quays, it’s right that it should compete with some of the finest waterfront destinations in the world.”
Mike Hood, chief executive of LandsecU+I, the regeneration arm of Landsec, said: “Since its inception, MediaCity has been at the forefront of creativity. These proposals give us the opportunity to take the next step with its evolution.”
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