FfFfFfFF 58,133 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 The new 6.5-acre Mayfield park, touted as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity”, is part of a £1.4bn development to transform the under-loved urban area between Piccadilly station and Mancunian Way, running along the River Medlock. The announcement prompted public bodies and grassroots organisations to say the coronavirus crisis had highlighted the importance of outdoor spaces for communities, and to call on the government to increase resources for existing parks. “Spending time in green spaces such as public parks can help us maintain a healthier weight, reduce our risk of conditions such as cardiovascular disease and boost our mental health.” “Under the current public health restrictions, there’s been a massive increase in the usage of public green spaces, but there hasn’t been a comparable increase in the resources that is put into managing and maintaining these spaces” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Good there needs to be a balance of buildings and concrete to nature Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubblegum Bitch 18,934 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 This is a very good idea. We need more parks and green zones in our cities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeIena Gomez 1,609 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I hope the whole 1 billion isn’t going towards that one park cos yikes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme More 35,802 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Manchester is such a great city in general! When people visit England they shouldn’t just stick to only London, I’d recommend Manchester, great food, nightlife, great feel! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamourpuss 29,080 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, Gimme More said: Manchester is such a great city in general! When people visit England they shouldn’t just stick to only London, I’d recommend Manchester, great food, nightlife, great feel! I agree with this. I love Manchester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastNight 5,943 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I live in Manchester and while I’m excited for the new park and think it’s a great project, there are so many existing spaces that need help first. It is an amazing city but Piccadilly Gardens right nearby this proposed new park needs so much help - it’s become awful. I live by another park in the city and it’s fine but it could 100% be improved. We have a massive homelessness crisis in Manchester, I’d rather they put funding towards helping out those in need over this. As exciting as it is, it does leave a bit of a bitter taste in my mouth knowing that the money could be put to better use. I kind of feel like you should take care of the spaces you already have first, before plowing ahead with something new...but maybe helping existing public areas will be part of this funding too - I sure hope so! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic 11,922 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Nice idea definitely, probably end up like Picadilly Gardens full of people dealing and **** mind. The hardest thing in this world is to live in it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarstruckIllusion 53,565 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 13 minutes ago, Gimme More said: Manchester is such a great city in general! When people visit England they shouldn’t just stick to only London, I’d recommend Manchester, great food, nightlife, great feel! 3 minutes ago, Glamourpuss said: I agree with this. I love Manchester. and really hot guys-*ahem* I mean that’s so hottt guys, I’m def gonna stop by, thanks! OT: Why’s it take 100 years to build a park um... yeah it’s big but what Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ack1234 524 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 18 minutes ago, Gimme More said: Manchester is such a great city in general! When people visit England they shouldn’t just stick to only London, I’d recommend Manchester, great food, nightlife, great feel! Think I need to disagree but same as many other city’s I do feel safer in London and New York more than Manchester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarstruckIllusion 53,565 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, LastNight said: I live in Manchester and while I’m excited for the new park and think it’s a great project, there are so many existing spaces that need help first. It is an amazing city but Piccadilly Gardens right nearby this proposed new park needs so much help - it’s become awful. I live by another park in the city and it’s fine but it could 100% be improved. We have a massive homelessness crisis in Manchester, I’d rather they put funding towards helping out those in need over this. As exciting as it is, it does leave a bit of a bitter taste in my mouth knowing that the money could be put to better use. I kind of feel like you should take care of the spaces you already have first, before plowing ahead with something new...but maybe helping existing public areas will be part of this funding too - I sure hope so! The way my last comment held up... + cares about the homeless? That’s the substance we love to see ❤️. Hope the project happens sooner than not... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme More 35,802 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, Ack1234 said: Think I need to disagree but same as many other city’s I do feel safer in London and New York more than Manchester. I love London too, I wasn’t necessarily saying Manchester is better - I just love both places Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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