Muse has been named the delivery and investment partner which will work with Manchester City Council to deliver transformational investment in Wythenshawe town centre.
The procurement exercise began in October 2023 to find a private sector partner to invest and develop Civic at scale for regeneration. The ambition is to deliver the UK’s first Positive Energy District in Wythenshawe, with an investment cost exceeding c. €585m. The Council was awarded a c. €23.4m grant through the Levelling Up programme, complemented by a further c, €13.9m from the Council for cultural and creative spaces. Muse will work with the Council and local partners to maximize impact in Wythenshawe.
Cllr 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 a 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. Muse brings with them a wealth of experience in transformational and sustainable development projects and we look forward to working closely with them to bring forward plans for the town centre quickly. Regeneration is about much more than buildings, it is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create jobs, deliver secure and affordable housing, tackle deprivation, strengthen community and create opportunity for the people of Wythenshawe. In the meantime, we are still progressing with initial investment at the Civic – including the new public square, culture hub and food hall as a statement of intent around our ambition for Wythenshawe – there’s a lot to be excited about, and we’ll keep the local community up to date on progress.”
Phil Marsden, Managing Director North West, said: “We are extremely excited to be given this opportunity to deliver a vibrant new neighbourhood in Wythenshawe. A place which is successful, sustainable, and full of character. A place that people are proud to live in, and that people will love to visit. We will now work closely with Manchester City Council, other local partners and the local community, to deliver against an ambitious and bold strategy. One which delivers a community-centric, climate-resilient, and inclusive Wythenshawe Civic. 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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