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25.10.2023 - 12:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Plans for a residential tower in Manchester city centre have been drawn up again as the developer looks to turn it into student housing instead. One of the four blocks in the Downing development on First Street would accommodate 555 students if approved.
The £450m scheme was 'reluctantly' given the green light three years ago. It consisted of co-living apartments with 3,804 beds in which residents have their own separate living space and bathroom while sharing communal facilities like kitchens and dining areas.
However, Downing, the developer behind the scheme, has updated the plans for one of these buildings to 'reflect changing market demands'. This would mean Block C, which was supposed to be 10 to 17 storeys tall, becomes a 28-storey building for 555 students.
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According to Downing, the new proposal would 'diversify the residential offer' at First Street and address the need for more purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) in the city. The new plan also includes a larger public park and better walking and cycle routes.
Projects director Ian Harrison said: "We’re delighted to be bringing forward this revised proposal for Block C, Plot 11, First Street. In light of the significant increase in the demand for PBSA in Manchester city centre, we hope that the development will not only contribute towards meeting this need, but also diversify the residential offer at First Street and help to solidify its status as one of the city’s most successful regeneration stories."
Construction on the Plot 11 site started in March with the first two phases of development including Blocks A,
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