The huge project, which has modern echoes of St Pancras Station in London, has been masterminded by architect Bennetts, commercial agent Jones Lang LaSalle and Mace’s cost consultancy.
Integration of the HS2 and existing Piccadilly Stations could create a world class intermodal transport facility and architectural statement befitting of Manchester and the local area, said the consultants.
It forms the centrepiece of a draft strategic regeneration framework for the wider Piccadilly area that envisages 140-acre regeneration plan.
Regeneration proposal
- 4,500 new homes
- 625,000 sqm of commercial office space
- 100,000 sqm of retail space
- 1,000 new hotel rooms
- The creation of numerous high quality public spaces
- A string of cultural and community use buildings
The council is reported to be in negotiations with several private landlords whose properties would be affected by the scheme, which could start within three years.
Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said: “The proposals set out in the HS2 Piccadilly strategic regeneration framework represent a once in a century opportunity.
“Not only is there scope to create a world-class transport hub around Piccadilly, there is also the chance to transform the eastern gateway to the city centre and extend the city centre eastwards.
“This would link to regeneration opportunities in east Manchester including Greater Holt Town and the Etihad Campus.
“Improvements to Manchester Piccadilly associated with HS2 have huge potential to stimulate further investment in the area and it’s important that we do all we can to establish early momentum.”
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