What's it all about?
What's the story morning glory?
Just over 7 years ago, Urban Splash, Manchester City Council, English Partnerships and residents of the Cardroom Estate embarked on a really big adventure.
We weren't quite sure where it would take us but we had an ambition - and here are some of the words that described it:
“This is the story about the renaissance of Manchester.
About the work of the Manchester City Council, New East Manchester and Ancoats Urban Village Company.
About the Government's Millennium Communities Programme, led by English Partnerships.
About the people of the Cardroom Estate and a developer called Urban Splash and the team they led.
This is the story about a disadvantaged community with a strong heart and a brave soul.
About their deep roots and fragile existence.
About mums and dads, kids and grand-kids.
About their character, about their survival and the desire to improve their lot.
This is a story about balancing the desire to make profit with the needs of a sustainable community.
About balancing existing residents' needs with new residents' needs.
About providing a new school and a new clinic.
About an evolutionary approach to saving the planet.
And the creation of a beautiful place.
This is a story about trying to make things better.”
