International design competition launched for Piccadilly Gardens makeover in Manchester

By Tom Lowe2021-08-02T05:00:00

Council says it wants to create a ‘uniquely Mancunian’ space in neglected square

Manchester city council has announced plans to launch an international design competition for a £25m redevelopment of Piccadilly Gardens.

Urban design and landscape teams will be invited to submit ideas for the 10-acre space in the heart of the city centre when the three-stage competition opens on 1 September.

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