Future Developments
- St Peters Square - St Peter's Square, home of Manchester Central Library, is set to undergo massive multi-million pound redevelopment which will include pedestrianising the square, redeveloping Elizabeth House (the current empty building opposite the Central Library), creation of a contemporary memorial to the 1819 Peterloo Massacre and refurbishing the Library. A competition has been held to decide upon the new design of the square. It has recently been suggested that the Cenotaph should be moved to make room for a further tram line.
- NOMA 53 - The Co-op has embarked on one of its most challenging projects to date, as it aims to transform a 20-acre (81,000 m2) section of Manchester into a new retail, office and residential quarter, where its own new headquarters will be housed. The site will be branded "NOMA 53" in reference to "NOrth MAnchester" and the locations co-ordinates. The £800 million development includes the following developments:
1. The City Building will become the luxurious Hotel Indigo, which will include a Marco Pierre White restaurant and is set to open in autumn 2012.
2. Two buildings on the corner of Corporation Street and Balloon Street to be converted into 106,000 sq ft (9,800 m2) of grade A office accommodation. Completion by second half of 2013.
3. The Co-op's existing space in New Century House to be refurbished and brought to market when all staff have moved out, starting September 2012.
4. CIS Tower still to be occupied by the banking division, though parts may eventually be brought to market. The Co-op has the capacity to fund the revamp itself if necessary.
5. The Co-op's new HQ will house 4,000 of its staff and will be complete in September 2012.
6. Major new car park planned. Access to be gained from the inner ring-road, which is set to be re-routed.
7. Plot next to Angel Meadows has been identified as one of main areas for residential development.
8. Land opposite the CIS Tower, on the site of the former Arkwright's Mill earmarked for mixed-use development, comprising retail, residential and office space. Talks are underway with potential developers.
9. Space north of the CIS Tower is likely to be turned into office space, with a call centre one of the options being considered.
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