UK company Muse, in collaboration with Manchester City Council (MCC), has entered into a partnership agreement with Wythenshawe Community Housing Group to advance the £500m ($670.9m) regeneration plans for Wythenshawe.
This collaboration signifies a major step in the transformation of the area, which includes the restoration of the Civic shopping centre and the creation of a new Culture Hub, food hall, public square, and flexible workspaces.
Muse senior development manager Joe Stockton said: “The collaboration with Wythenshawe Community Housing Group made perfect sense – they are so well connected in the community, and they bring a huge amount of local knowledge to support our ambitions to build the high-quality homes that Wythenshawe needs.
“Together, we will create sustainable neighbourhoods with spaces for the community to grow and a mix of homes that keep families together and deliver long-lasting benefits for local people. ”
The partnership with MCC, announced in mid-2024 has now moved into a more concrete phase with public engagement held this April, and the submission of a planning application for the Culture Hub.
MCC leader Bev Craig said: “The people of Wythenshawe have told us that they want to see quality new homes as part of the transformation of their town centre and the wider neighbourhood, which will include lots of affordable housing to meet demand in the area.
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By GlobalData“As one of the largest social landlords in the city – and already well known by thousands of tenants locally – Wythenshawe Community Housing Group is the obvious partner to help us realise the ambitious home-building plans we have for this community. We look forward to continuing the long partnership we have enjoyed with them to deliver the homes our city needs.”
The community is encouraged to participate in shaping the future of the town, with plans for up to 2,000 new homes, including affordable housing, to be developed over the next ten years.
The initial phase of the project will focus on three sites that could provide approximately 400 affordable homes.
The Wythenshawe town centre regeneration master plan envisions the area as a sustainable urban neighbourhood with investment in outdoor spaces, greenery, and improved walking and cycling routes.
The plan also aims to support economic growth by creating workspaces for independent and local businesses.
Public consultation for the first residential planning application is scheduled for late 2025, and the construction of the first new homes is expected to commence towards the end of 2026.
