RSSSalford’s £650m city centre facelift
Published: 2010-01-22 09:38:59
Salford's biggest ever redevelopment plan has been approved by council planning bosses.
The Chapel Street corridor, which is the size of 21 football pitches, will include 850 new homes and two new hotels as well as leisure and entertainment facilities. (Sourced from Manchester Evening News.)
There will also be a European-style piazza across from Salford Cathedral.
The plan is being masterminded by Chris Farrow, who was behind the regeneration of the Albert Dock complex in Liverpool.
Existing landmark buildings including St Philip's Church - featured in works by LS Lowry - and Bexley Square conservation area will be enhanced by the scheme.
The piazza - St John's Place - would be built next to the newly renovated Salford Cathedral.
The cathedral gardens will also be open to the public.
Islington Park will also be improved and enlarged.
The plan was submitted by the English Cities Fund with funding from Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company and approved unanimously yesterday .
Chris Farrow, chief executive of Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company, said: "Today's decision marks a critical milestone in the regeneration of this key area of the City. Over the last two years Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company, in close partnership with our public and private sector partners, local businesses and communities, has worked tirelessly on the planning, design and consultation for the Chapel Street area.
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