Manchester seeks developer for Northern Quarter car park revamp

Manchester City Council is seeking a development partner to regenerate a multi-storey car park on Church Street in the heart of the Northern Quarter. Proposals are being sought to regenerate a one-and-a-half-acre city centre site into a mixed-use development, comprising of both homes and commercial space, alongside a public square. The value of the scheme would be dependent on the proposals that the council will receive from the development community. The deadline for submissions is 12 February 2025. Bev Craig, leader of Manchester City Council, said: “Our Northern Quarter is independent and we would expect proposals to understand intimately the context of the neighbourhood and present plans that pay homage to the history and heritage of the area to support the next generation of independent businesses to thrive. “The Church Street car park has for some time felt out of step with its surroundings, detracting from the wider area both in look and feel, and in the way the current building layout attracts anti-social behaviour. “A multi-storey car park is also inappropriate in the heart of our city, and we expect this development to support a people-first approach that actively promotes public transport and active travel over car use.” The council has appointed CBRE to manage the process on its behalf. See market analytics data for Manchester >> Photo © CBRE