The Future of Manchester – a dynamic production

COVID-19 has forced us to completely rethink the way we live, work and move around. It has begged the question: what is it that makes a great city?

Manchester is one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK. With cranes dominating the skyline, billions continue to be invested into the city centre as it evolves into a city of quarters. But with the population set to double in the next five years and the nature of work evolving rapidly, how can Manchester become a global showcase for the workspaces of the future?

By combining live, on-the-spot investigation with elements of virtual debate, this dynamic production takes a closer look at the lessons learnt from the past year and how Manchester will lead the way to becoming a world-class, zero-carbon city by 2038.

Watch the film below.

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Speakers include:

• Andy Burnham, mayor, Greater Manchester
• Chris Cheap, regional managing director, Avison Young
• Lou Cordwell OBE, chair, Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership
• James Evans, director, head of office, Savills
• Dan Hyde, senior development manager, MEPC
• Michael Ingall, chairman & chief executive, Allied London
• Daniel Monaghan, partner, Shoosmiths
• Andrew Pattinson, partner, Shoosmiths
• Tom Whittington, director, Savills
• Louise Wyman, strategic director of growth & development, Manchester City Council
• Chair: Samantha McClary, editor, EG