Investment in town centre will be worth more than £500m
Muse has been picked by Manchester City Council as delivery and investment partner for the redevelopment of Wythenshawe town centre.
The appointment, which follows a procurement exercise begun in October 2023, is designed to accelerate a programme of regeneration which is set to include more than 1,750 new homes over the next 10 years.
A new public square is also planned, alongside new shops, net zero carbon commercial space and community and cultural spaces.
The joint venture partnership has set out an ambition to deliver the UK’s first Positive Energy District (PED) in Wythenshawe.
Initial development is expected to begin as early as 2025 and the total investment cost is expected to be more than £500m, with £20m secured from the Levelling Up programme and £11.9m to be contributed directly by the council to pay for a cultural and creative hub, food hall, co-working and employment space, and initial investment in new public realm.
Bev Craig, leader of Manchester City Council, said: “This is a key moment for our ambitious plan for long-term regeneration of Wythenshawe Civic.
“Bringing Muse in as development and investment partner means we can quickly progress to begin delivering on proposals that will genuinely transform the town centre in the coming years.”
Phil Marsden, managing director for Morgan Sindall-owned Muse in the North West, added: “Our team has engaged closely with the community and listened to local people.
“We will work with, and build on, what already makes Wythenshawe special. We are committed to addressing the challenges and seek to change perceptions. There is so much to be excited about.”
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