Plans for Picadilly could be derailed

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The redevelopment of Picadilly railroad station in Manchester, England, has been proposed. The proposals involves a mix of residential, office and retail development and as much as 3 million sq ft could be available. The Passenger Transport Executive and Central Manchester Development Corp have set out a 15 year plan which includes a public park. Private sector input will be invited in 1996 if some technical issues can be resolved. There are other obstacles to the scheme such as lease commitments and the availability of public sector funding.

Railway Stations, Commuter Rail Systems, Economic aspects, Railroad stations

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Building a future

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The center of Manchester, England, was destroyed by a terrorist bomb in 1996, and is being redeveloped. Demolition of Shambles Square, a 1970s complex, has been slow because of the large number of tenants involved, and complusory purchase orders have been used. It will be replaced by New Cathedral Street, a boulevard lined with trees. The Arndale Center is being improved, and a leisure scheme called the Printworks is being set up and will include motion picture theaters and restaurants, as well as shops.

Commercial Buildings, Nonresidential construction, not elsewhere classified, Commercial construction, Shopping centers

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East Manchester gets a sporting chance

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The city council of Manchester, England, is investing in sports facilities on a 100 acre location at Eastlands, Manchester, in a bid to regenerate the local economy. The local government has invested 72 million pounds sterling in buying land and road building, and has applied for funds from central government. The private sector has shown interest in this project and a nearby redevelopment project has been sponsored by Grand Metropolitan.

Recreational Buildings, Construction, Investments, Economic policy, Leisure industry, Recreational facilities

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