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Grove Village

Manchester

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Further information

Project team

Client Group

Manchester City Council, local authority
Lauderdale Tenants' and Residents' Association
Danecroft, Bletchley and Winterford Tenants' and Residents' Association

The PFI Consortium

MJ Gleeson [contractor]
Nationwide [finance]
Harvest Housing Group [the registered social landlord]
PRP [architects and masterplanners].

Key contact

Bronwen Rapley
Harvest Housing Group
Apex House, 266 Moseley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2LH

Project address

Grove Village Neighbourhood Housing Office
5 Guide Post Square
Ardwick
Manchester M13 9EA

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Photos

The insertion of larger corner blocks and increased permeability of streets has improved the character of the estate

Home Zone principles have been adopted with on street parking

An east-west green route shared by pedestrians, cyclists and cars now forms a central spine through the estate.

Similar materials were used for both new buildings and the refurbishment of existing properties.

Similar materials were used for both new buildings and the refurbishment of existing properties.

Former maisonettes over separately let garages were converted into three storey houses with ground floor entrances.

Residents of Grove Village

Having the project design team also manage and maintain the estate over a 30-year PFI contract period has provided valuable conitnuity for the community, and supports long-term sustainability.

Residents of Grove Village