Muse, in partnership with Manchester City Council (MCC), has commenced public engagement for the £500m ($646m) regeneration of Wythenshawe’s town centre in England.
The civic centre, the focal point of the town’s shopping district, is poised for a transformation, funded by £20m from the national government and an additional £11.9m from the local council.
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The initiative is set to revitalise the area with a new Culture Hub, food hall, public square, and flexible workspaces, alongside the creation of up to 2,000 new homes over the next decade, including a portion of affordable housing.
If these plans are approved, the redevelopment of the civic centre is scheduled to start later this year.
The project aims to enhance the town centre with improved outdoor spaces featuring new paving and increased greenery.
Following last year’s consultation by MCC regarding the Culture Hub, a planning application has now been formally lodged.
The proposed hub is designed to bolster the arts and creative industries in Wythenshawe by providing grassroots opportunities and employment pathways in the arts sector.
The hub’s ground floor will offer food and drink spaces while the first floor will house flexible community and studio spaces for various activities such as workshops and exhibitions.
The second floor is set to include a new 200-person performance space, complete with rehearsal rooms, studios, and changing facilities.
If approved, construction of the hub will commence in mid-2025, with an anticipated opening in late 2026.
MCC and Muse are encouraging local residents to participate in shaping the future of the town. A drop-in event at The Forum on 26 April 2025 will provide updates on the Culture Hub’s plans and gather public input on the aforementioned food hall, workspaces, and new housing proposals.
Last month, Muse submitted a planning application to Solihull Council for the regeneration of Mell Square in Solihull’s town centre in England.
