BRITAIN’S newest town has been unveiled fit with 4,500 homes and a lido, as the former “derelict” corner is transformed into a “woodland neighbourhood.”
The regeneration project is in East Manchester – using disused land and buildings between the city centre and the Etihad Campus.
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Holt Town, said to be the “first of its kind” in the city, will be located along the Medlock Valley between the busy areas of Ancoats and New Islington.
It will feature a tram stop and regenerated historical mills and warehouse buildings.
It will also be equipped with a community hub and lido among other proposals such as 15-acres of green space and a river park.
Plenty of affordable housing is also on the cards, as well as functional apartments for working residents and 4,500 new homes.
The development scheme is adopting a carbon-neutral approach and will encourage locals to opt for active travel options and public transport over using a car.
Initial talks began in August last year, including conversations with local primary school pupils to generate play space ideas for the community.
Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said the new town has enormous potential, adding she believes it will act as an “urban regeneration” example.
Bev also emphasised the town’s people-first focus, saying it will include a number of green spaces and areas for young people.
The City Council head said the area would take a “digital first” approach by building smart infrastructure.
She said: “This neighbourhood will represent a people first focus around active travel, green spaces, new play spaces for young people – and a digital first approach that will better connect the community with local services.
“Following consultation, we are beginning to move to the early delivery phase for Holt Town – a new town within the city of
“Manchester – that will finally bridge the gap between the city centre, Sportcity and the Etihad Campus in east Manchester.”
This comes as a huge new £100million tourist attraction is set to open in a UK capital .
Part of a huge £1billion regeneration project, Belfast Stories will become a landmark attraction in Northern Ireland‘s capital when it opens in 2030.
First announced back in December 2021, Belfast Stories is set to become a visitor attraction and a cultural hub.
The multi-million pound attraction will tell the story of Belfast through tales from individuals who have lived or visited the city.
A description on its website reads: “Belfast Stories is rooted in a simple idea.
“By gathering the individual stories of the people that have visited or lived in Belfast, we can capture its unique spirit.
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