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Might as well seperate it from the Hulme thread as new information is about to be revealed about the proposal.
Many thanks to Gareth at MMU for the large render's and information about the documentation and website.
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Originally posted by Hulmeman2.
Many thanks to Gareth at MMU for the large render's and information about the documentation and website.
To confirm, from June 25, we should have documentation on the plans for the £120m campus on the site at www.mmu.ac.uk/hulme



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Originally posted by Hulmeman2.
Brief overview of the proposal. From Crains.Plans and associated documents for MMU Birley Fields development now online:
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/egov_downloads/MMUBirleyFields.pdf
Happy to see the multi storey carpark has been moved to a sensible location, and a nce new open square in Hulme too!
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MMU submits Hulme plans
By Simon Binns
Manchester Metropolitan University's will submit outline plans for a £120m super-campus in Birley FIelds, Hulme to the city council on Wednesday, June 24.
The proposed “community campus” would create around 340 jobs, and the university £29m additional annual value to Hulme and neighbouring Moss Side.
If plans are approved, there will be a three-month period of public consultation to refine and develop the proposals before a formal application is made.
MMU vice-chancellor Professor John Brooks said: "A brand new campus is not only good news for students and staff but puts the university into the heart of the community it serves creating jobs and opportunity and helping to address crucial agendas for the city on health and education."
“The University plans to transform Birley Fields into a lively place of education, with a new public square and shared community facilities on "the most sustainable campus in the UK".
The site, bordered by Stretford Road, Royce Road and Princess Road, would house the University's teacher training and health faculties, educating up to 6,000 professionals for the region's schools, hospitals, health and social services.
Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council said: "MMU's proposal has the potential to herald a new chapter in the regeneration of Hulme. As well as the jobs it directly creates there will be significant spin-off benefits for businesses as students and staff spend money in the area. Crucially, it will also open up new higher education opportunities for local people."
The scheme is part of a £400m investment in MMU campuses across Manchester and Cheshire.
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