Urban regeneration magazine issue#03 2009 ford sal Living the dream Movers and shakers People power in Infrastructure at the new on the scene 18 Central Salford 23 next level 42 C Salford Mag.qxd:Layout 1 17/8/09 11:31 Page 1 BOLTON MANCHESTER WARRINGTON SALFORD WE’RE THERE LIVERPOOL PRESTON ASHTON mediacity:uk Based in Manchester, we are perfectly placed to meet all your North West requirements. When you are under pressure to make the right decision, expertise and integrity mean everything. Working across boundaries and within speciality practice groups, Cushman & Wakefield pinpoints real estate development opportunities that deliver bottom-line results. As a trusted partner and advisor, providing counsel and strategy based solutions throughout the lifecycle of the project... WE’RE THERE www.cushmanwakefield.com CENTRAL SALFORD issue#03 2009 Contents 41 23 06 Executive editor: Kirsty MacAulay [email protected] Features editor: Alex Aspinall [email protected] Art director: Terry Hawes [email protected] Designer: Daniel Bailey Advertisement sales: Lee Harrison [email protected] Production: Rachael Schofield [email protected] Office manager: Sue Mapara [email protected] Managing director: Toby Fox [email protected] Printed by: Manson Images: Central Salford URC, Stephen Wright, Chris Gleave, Nick Harrison, University of Salford, Fat Northerner, Peel Media, ECF Published by: 47 189 Lavender Hill London SW11 5TB T: 020 7978 6840 06 News 35 Greengate F: 020 7978 6837 The latest happenings in Salford’s A spotlight on the approved public For Central Salford URC continued regeneration realm plans Digital World Centre No.1 Lowry Plaza Pier 8 12 Quality of life 36 MediaCityUK Salford Quays M50 3UB Salford has come a long way in a short Things are really taking shape down at Chief executive space of time, and the best is yet to Salford Quays Chris Farrow 0161 601 7738 come Development director Karen Hirst 0161 601 7736 38 Irwell City Park Company secretary 18 New faces Chris Hulme 0161 601 7735 The regeneration of Salford is A major project connecting £3 billion Community regeneration director progressing apace. We meet some of of economic investment along an 8km Chris Marsh 0161 793 2692 stretch of the River Irwell Head of programme the new faces making a difference management Jim Wensley 0161 601 7729 23 Community 42 Infrastructure Subscriptions and feedback: Sometimes it’s the little things that make Remodelling a city isn’t just about www.centralsalfordmagazine.com the big differences erecting shiny new buildings © 3Fox International Limited 2009. All material is strictly copyright and all rights are reserved. Reproduction Projects: 47 University in whole or in part without the written permission of 3Fox International Limited Universities are playing a greater role is strictly forbidden. The greatest care 30 Chapel Street in urban regeneration, and Salford’s has been taken to ensure the accuracy Restored historic buildings and a of information in this magazine at time proves to be no exception of going to press, but we accept no series of new developments are set to responsibility for omissions or errors. The views expressed in this magazine are not breathe life into the heart of the city necessarily those of 3Fox International Limited or Central Salford URC. 03 A LANDMARK BUSINESS DESTINATION The Embankment’s 345,000 ft² of prime office space is divided between two highly sustainable landmark buildings. 100 Embankment has 244,000 ft² net across 10 floors and 101 Embankment provides 102,000 ft² net over 8 floors. Both buildings feature generous and impressive ground floor entrance areas and share a 375-space underground car park. The ground floors also offer an additional 24,000 ft² of food and beverage opportunities. PICCADILLY STATION WELL-CONNECTED The Embankment is extremely well-connected, CROSS STREET situated within easy reach of a wide range of public CROSS STREET SHUDEHILL transport options. BRIDGE STREET CORPORATION STREET Within a few minutes walk are Victoria Station offering DEANSGATE national rail and Metrolink connections and Shudehill transport interchange offering both Metrolink and bus connectivity. The Embankment also offers the best RIVER IRWELL VICTORIA STREET amenities of a vibrant city centre, with an impressive BLACKFRIAR array of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés nearby to CHAPEL STREET S cater for all tastes and pockets. NEW PUBLIC SPACES At The Embankment, the banks of the River Irwell will INTRODUCING THE EMBANKMENT be opened up to create vibrant new public spaces, featuring a riverside walkway, water features, a new This major new development is set to breathe new public square and a new foot bridge across the river. To complement this, the listed archways of life into the historic boundary between Salford Manchester’s old Exchange Station will be transformed into an exciting new retail and leisure and Manchester. destination, with outdoor café’s and seating areas with wonderful views across the river to Manchester Cathedral and Exchange Square. The Embankment is a new 21st century business The Embankment is being turned into reality by Ask destination set on the banks of the River Irwell where Developments, a company with an extensive track the two cities meet. record in delivering major regeneration schemes such Call 0844 800 3335 for a scheme brochure or to find out more visitwww.greengateembankment.com as Central Park and First Street, working in a joint Once the medieval crossing place between the venture with Network Rail, in conjunction with Central where you can view exciting film footage of the proposed new development. cities, The Embankment’s unrivalled location is Salford, UCR, Salford City Council and the Homes and literally a stone’s throw away from the retail heart Communities Agency. of Manchester city centre, with Harvey Nichols, In partnership with Selfridges and a host of major attractions right on the With its superb transport connections and range of doorstep. Regenerating this key development site amenities in the immediate vicinity, The Embankment will create two new landmark office buildings offering is destined to become one of the city region’s most 345,000 sq ft of prime quality office space, built to desirable and sought-after business addresses. excellent standards of sustainability. A LANDMARK BUSINESS DESTINATION The Embankment’s 345,000 ft² of prime office space is divided between two highly sustainable landmark buildings. 100 Embankment has 244,000 ft² net across 10 floors and 101 Embankment provides 102,000 ft² net over 8 floors. Both buildings feature generous and impressive ground floor entrance areas and share a 375-space underground car park. The ground floors also offer an additional 24,000 ft² of food and beverage opportunities. PICCADILLY STATION WELL-CONNECTED The Embankment is extremely well-connected, CROSS STREET situated within easy reach of a wide range of public CROSS STREET SHUDEHILL transport options. BRIDGE STREET CORPORATION STREET Within a few minutes walk are Victoria Station offering DEANSGATE national rail and Metrolink connections and Shudehill transport interchange offering both Metrolink and bus connectivity. The Embankment also offers the best RIVER IRWELL VICTORIA STREET amenities of a vibrant city centre, with an impressive BLACKFRIAR array of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés nearby to CHAPEL STREET S cater for all tastes and pockets. NEW PUBLIC SPACES At The Embankment, the banks of the River Irwell will INTRODUCING THE EMBANKMENT be opened up to create vibrant new public spaces, featuring a riverside walkway, water features, a new This major new development is set to breathe new public square and a new foot bridge across the river. To complement this, the listed archways of life into the historic boundary between Salford Manchester’s old Exchange Station will be transformed into an exciting new retail and leisure and Manchester. destination, with outdoor café’s and seating areas with wonderful views across the river to Manchester Cathedral and Exchange Square. The Embankment is a new 21st century business The Embankment is being turned into reality by Ask destination set on the banks of the River Irwell where Developments, a company with an extensive track the two cities meet. record in delivering major regeneration schemes such Call 0844 800 3335 for a scheme brochure or to find out more visitwww.greengateembankment.com as Central Park and First Street, working in a joint Once the medieval crossing place between the venture with Network Rail, in conjunction with Central where you can view exciting film footage of the proposed new development. cities, The Embankment’s unrivalled location is Salford, UCR, Salford City Council and the Homes and literally a stone’s throw away from the retail heart Communities Agency. of Manchester city centre, with Harvey Nichols, In partnership with Selfridges and a host of major attractions right on the With its superb transport connections and range of doorstep. Regenerating this key development site amenities in the immediate vicinity, The Embankment will create two new landmark office buildings offering is destined to become one of the city region’s most 345,000 sq ft of prime quality office space, built to desirable and sought-after business addresses. excellent standards of sustainability. CENTRAL SALFORD News News All the latest news and information on what is happening on the ground in Central Salford. From awards and events to planning and development news Funding news As construction progresses at an impressive rate at the MediaCItyUK site the behind the scenes work on funding for projects has been hugely successful. The partnership Framework for Research and Innovation in MediaCityUK (FIRM) has secured funding of £2.72 million as the first step in its £40 million programme to complement the physical development with an intellectual infrastructure. The University of Salford has won a funding bid of £8 million from the Higher Education Funding Council for England for its four-storey MediaCityUK based facility, which is set to open in September 2011.