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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 1 MIN

Manchester’s Student Housing Revolution

from Manchester News Today | The Daily News Now!

Manchester’s city center is set for a dramatic student housing overhaul with plans to demolish an old car park and erect three towering residential buildings—up to 38 stories high—on Charles Street. The project, backed by RG Real Estate, ID Manchester, and the University of Manchester, aims to deliver over a thousand student beds in studios and cluster flats, alongside a new pedestrian boulevard, public square, and green spaces. Designed as a car-free zone with amenities like gyms, study areas, and ground-floor shops, the development could inject £6.7 million into the local economy. While officials are weighing potential impacts on sunlight, safety, and community life, demolition could begin as early as this year—with construction stretching until 2030. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c37cc8cd631abaf5

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