Manchester’s Changing Skyline

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BBC Breakfast this morning.

 

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BBC Breakfast this morning.

That skyline behind then will be ruined if they cluster loads of similar height towers together too closely. Like that picture on the previous page.

You want to see each building as an individual building rather than a load jumbled together. And you want a nice view when you’re in them rather than look out the window at another building just like yours right in the viewing line and not the landscape in the distance and cityscape in the foreground.

 

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That skyline behind then will be ruined if they cluster loads of similar height towers together too closely. Like that picture on the previous page.

You want to see each building as an individual building rather than a load jumbled together. And you want a nice view when you’re in them rather than look out the window at another building just like yours right in the viewing line and not the landscape in the distance and cityscape in the foreground.

I take your point about too many similar height towers. I would have liked more of a variation in height across the future proposed towers on GJS.

Saying that, the towers that have been built by Renaker and designed by SH on Great Jackson Street so far look very good, and the glass cladding across the towers looks great. Crown, the Blade, and 360 are quality towers that have added different tower shapes to the GJS and city centre skyline.

From a personal point of view I've always preferred boxed shaped towers. I'm glad that Manchester is going to have a boxed shaped tower skyline. Which is commonly referred to as an American city skyline.

 

[jrb]

Block D is the 2nd tallest block on the CGI below.

Alesco Investment Properties - Linkedin




Exciting news from the Regent Plaza development! Block D will be underway very soon, and we can't wait to share the progress with you.

Crane piling is set to kick off next month, marking a significant milestone in the construction process. The groundwork is being laid for this exceptional project.

The concrete core - starting at the end of August, we'll see the building take shape as the 17 floors begin to rise. Each level brings us closer to creating a remarkable living space.

Preparations are in full swing as the construction team has ordered the steel frame, scheduled to commence in November. This vital component will add strength and structure to the development.

 

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This tower will be located right next to the proposed HS2 station.(if it ever gets built?)

Located on the corner of Store Street and Sparkle Street close to Piccadilly train station, the developers’ 359-home scheme reaches 28 storeys at its tallest point.


JRL and Central and Urban have launched a consultation on plans for a tower on the site, which is currently owned by Manchester City Council.






Place North West.

JRL, Central and Urban propose Manchester tower - Place North West

Located on the corner of Store Street and Sparkle Street close to Piccadilly train station, the developers’ 359-home scheme reaches 28 storeys at its tallest point.

www.placenorthwest.co.uk

Consultation. https://www.sparklestreetconsultation.co.uk/

 

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Oldham Council has named Muse as its development partner to bring forward a new neighbourhood in the town centre, complete with 2,000 new mixed-tenure homes.

Muse named as development partner for huge Oldham transformation - Muse

Muse has just been named as Oldham Council's place partner, to bring forward a new neighbourhood in the town centre, with over 2,000 homes.

museplaces.com

 

[jrb]

Excellent video.

Make sure you watch the video in HD via the white cog before the video starts.

 

[jrb]

Place North West.

Imco Holdings has lodged plans to knock down the buildings at Riverside Retail Park in Ordsall to pave the way for its redevelopment.

UAE-based Imco owns the site, according to Land Registry. Developer Forshaw Land and Property’s branding appears on planning documents submitted for the demolition of the Grosvenor Casino, McDonalds, and KFC.



Plans drawn up in 2017 show how the site could be redeveloped. Credit: via planning documents

Salford McDonalds, KFC, and casino to be demolished - Place North West

Imco Holdings has lodged plans to knock down the buildings at Riverside Retail Park in Ordsall to pave the way for its redevelopment.

www.placenorthwest.co.uk

23/82023/DEMCON | Prior approval application for demolition 3 no. buildings currently occupied by McDonalds, KFC and Grosvenor Casino | Riverside Retail Park Derwent Street Salford M5 4SW

Application documents

dctmviewer.salford.gov.uk

 

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Anthony Carter - Linkedin

Back on-site at One Port Street for Renaker starting the substructure. This is a busy, but well run site. Our steel fixers are looking forward to getting stuck into this complex basement design, which includes a fabulous luxury swimming pool.