Manchester City Council has approved the 2018 Manchester Piccadilly Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) following a public consultation.
Overseen by UK-based architecture firm Bennetts Associates, the SRF will include a major district redevelopment of Piccadilly Central railway station and the surrounding area, as rail projects such as High Speed 2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail will require a modernised district that is fit for a major international city.
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With the aim to transform the station into a gateway to the city, integrating all modes of transport, the proposals for the Manchester City Council and Transport for Greater Manchester will create a ‘One Station’ solution that encourages all infrastructure stakeholders to work together.
An integral part of the SRF project is the plan to transform underutilised and poorly connected lands into a high-quality area comprising of a series of ‘neighbourhoods of choice’ with a focus on redeveloping streets, squares and parks.
The proposed SRF will also feature a new major east-west route, The Boulevard, which will open up the development lands, connect areas to the east through Piccadilly Central and link a number of new public spaces.
The Boulevard’s western end will have a new square serving the main station entrance, accommodating a significant increase in passenger numbers. At the eastern end will be the proposed Medlock Park linking to the city centre.
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By GlobalDataManchester’s urban fabric will serve as an inspiration for the redesign of the brick arches under Piccadilly station, which are set to become a retail destination.
Bennetts Associates director Julian Lipscombe said: “The wider SRF and Piccadilly Central represent one of the biggest development opportunities in the UK. Collectively, they will make a significant impact on the economies of the city and the region.
“The SRF is intended to be ambitiously transformative whilst creating a sustainable locale for people that speaks of a Mancunian sense of place. Getting the station right is fundamental to success and we believe the proposals are a significant contribution to achieving this objective.”
