Far East Consortium has appointed international design and architecture practice Farrells as masterplanner for the £1bn Northern Gateway project in Manchester.
The professional team for the 10,000-home project will also include planning consultancy HOW and cost consultancy Turner & Townsend.
Extending from Victoria Station and taking in the neighbourhoods of NOMA, the Lower Irk Valley, New Cross and Collyhurst, the development area covers 300 acres and has the potential to deliver up to 10,000 homes over the next 10-15 years.
FEC was selected as the preferred investment partner for the project in April, following a procurement process led by Manchester Place, a Manchester City Council and Homes and Communities Agency initiative to increase housebuilding in the city.
Sir Terry Farrell, founder of Farrells, said: “We are thrilled to be working with FEC and MCC to create this new landmark scheme which will be a big step forward for Manchester’s ongoing regeneration. We’ll be sitting literally side by side in our co-located offices, making sure it works for the city, the region and those behind the investment.”
“Through its sheer scale, its incredible natural heritage and community assets the Northern Gateway will play a significant part in enhancing Manchester’s presence nationally and globally.”
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This article was first published on 13 November.
