Wonder: Mayfield Depot, Manchester

Mayfield is a 24-acre brownfield site in Manchester, next to Piccadilly Train Station, that’s packed with heritage plus the River Medlock flowing through its heart.

The site has an industrial history of innovation spanning back to the 1700s with previous use as a parcel depot, relief railway station and textile mill. The site was left derelict for over 30 years before U+I Plc purchased the site to kickstart the next phase of its revival.

The site is an important asset for the city, and the plans for its revival aspire to create a place of fun, playfulness, wonder and enjoyment for residents, new and existing, and for visitors.

Since day one of the Mayfield Partnership, the site’s heritage assets have been opened up to the city through a curated programme of placemaking-led events and projects.

A bird's eye view artists impression of the development at Mayfield Depot, It shows new buildings combined with historic railway arches, parks and green roofs