The Missing Link Between Manchester And Media City: Salford's 1.6M SF Tech District Unveiled
A masterplan to create a new city district situated between Greater Manchester’s central business district and Salford’s MediaCityUK has been unveilled.
The plan promises 1.6M SF of new commercial innovation floorspace for industrial growth sectors, building on Salford University’s industrial Collaboration Zones in digital and creative, engineering and environments, sport and health, wellbeing and society.
Designed by Manchester-based 5plus Architects the plan identifies three ‘zones’ of investment: the Adelphi and Crescent neighbourhood; Peel Park and Frederick Road (Main University Campus); and the Frederic Road North Industrial Collaboration Zone.
The plan now published by the university and Salford City Council — revealed last month by Bisnow — sets out a vision for the next two decades, enhancing connections with surrounding neighbourhoods and communities and tapping in to the area’s potential to deliver a place to learn, live, work and visit.
The joint approach will link education with local industry, arts, culture, heritage and residential across 240 acres offering one of the largest investment and development opportunities in the region.
“The renewed focus of the University of Salford on Industrial Collaboration Zones ... highlights the importance of institutional collaboration between the city and the university within place-making and Salford’s ambition for an inclusive economy," Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said.
