£37m New Cross consultation begins on 120-home scheme
A consultation has been launched on £37m plans to create a new community in Manchester’s New Cross district.
Developer Capital & Centric and Kamani Property Group plan to build 120 one, two and three-bed apartments in Swan Street, opposite the Mackie Mayor food hall and Band on the Wall venue.
There will be ground floor workspaces and retail spaces and a shared roof terrace and private roof terraces.
The site, which Capital & Centric purchased with Kamani Property earlier this year, is currently home to two derelict buildings, once used as a MOT garage and a storage facility.
Tim Heatley, co-founder of Capital & Centric, said: “This is a great city centre location in the heart of New Cross so, as always, we want to push boundaries with the design and create something bold.
“We’ve got a striking roof terrace on top and what could be Manchester’s biggest art canvas on the front. This part of Manchester is known for its awesome street murals and we’ll be showcasing work from local and international artists, creating another reason for people to visit the area.”
The New Cross district is bound by Swan Street, Oldham Road, Rochdale Road, and Livesey Street. In 2015 Manchester City Council approved a Neighbourhood Development Framework for New Cross to guide future development and create a residential-led neighbourhood.
Adam Kamani, chief executive of Kamani Property said: “We’re eager to get moving with this exciting project and bring further regeneration to this dynamic area of Manchester.”
During lockdown, Capital & Centric opened a Covid supplies depot at the site, where over £500,000 of supplies were donated to local charities.
It is soon to open as Ramona, a temporary Detroit pizzeria and bakery, margarita bar, beer garden, coffee counter and stage by the team behind Trof, Gorilla and Albert Hall.
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions the developer is not holding a public event however people can have their say by visiting the consultation website.
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