Allied London is this week showcasing its forthcoming planning application for Manchester’s new St. John’s neighbourhood.
Exhibiting the complete detailed plans publicly for the very first time, Allied London is hosting a number of events over the week for industry professionals, decision-makers and local residents. The consultation is a three-day event from Tuesday 23rd-Thursday 25th June and will be held at Old Granada Studios on the future St. John’s site.
The St. John’s team has been continually engaging with both stakeholders and members of the local community over the past two years through a series of workshops and consultation events, working to develop a masterplan that will guide the future development of a key part of Manchester City Centre.
The final detailed plans for St. John’s are a culmination of this work and set out a vision for a new neighbourhood to live, a place for community, future enterprise and innovation; and for culture, entertainment and leisure.
These proposals include two to three new hotels, a series of event and performance spaces, low-rise villages of small shops and creative businesses built along narrow streets and up to 2,500 new apartments, some of which will be within a series of elegant new towers fronting the River Irwell, with a theme of village and sky.
Michael Ingall, Chief Executive of Allied London, comments, “Our vision is to create a really engaging and exciting mixed-use neighbourhood for Manchester that brings together enterprise, innovation, culture, entertainment and leisure, in a unique living environment in the heart of the city.
“St. John’s will create a new hive of cultural and community activity within Manchester City Centre. Set amongst 15 acres St John’s will combine high-quality residential developments with significant public spaces and vibrant streets.”
“This new neighbourhood has been designed in a development partnership with Manchester City Council, and will become a major enterprise and cultural catalyst for the region’s economy and provide a vibrant creative village consisting of workspace, new homes, leisure, retail and green spaces.”
Following this week’s events, Allied London intends to submit its detailed planning applications to Manchester City Council, with the aim of commencing creation of the new St. John’s neighbourhood in mid-2016.
