The Mancunian Way: Costing the city its soul
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And the ever-changing face of the city centre is no doubt a sign of a progressing city. But it’s also a major cause for concern for heritage groups who worry neverending development is tearing the soul out of the city.
The latest cause for concern is a development planned for a site near the historic Parsonage Gardens. Reedham House, on King Street West, dates from 1849 and was once a showroom for horse-drawn carriages manufactured in a building behind it.
But the Grade-II listed building is now set to be torn down to make way for yet another high-rise block. Manchester Council have given the go-ahead for a 14-storey £32m office block at the site.
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