Crescent Salford

Crescent Salford is made up of six distinctive zones, the first of which is Crescent Innovation - a hub for research, new discoveries, and technology, fostering a vibrant community of learning and creativity. Sitting in the strategic location of the ‘Innovation triangle’ – close to MediaCityUK, The University of Salford, and Salford Royal Hospital – it will catalyse growth and bring innovation to the forefront. Covering 29 acres, Crescent Innovation will include: 🌳 New planting along the riverbank and tree-lined boulevards to improve biodiversity connectivity between habitats 🏠 933 new homes 💥 1.7m sq. ft of new commercial innovation, academic and research floorspace Crescent Innovation is already taking shape, with work underway on Salford Rise, an elevated green walkway encouraging active travel and surrounded by high-quality green spaces. Plans are also in motion for the Acoustics Building, a state-of-the-art facility that will house the University of Salford’s Acoustics Department. As a world-leading place to innovate and collaborate, Crescent Innovation is where research and industry collide to generate market-ready innovations at scale. Providing endless opportunities for future generations and bringing together the brightest minds, Crescent Innovation focuses on building smarter to live better. #innovation #Salford #placemaking

Homes that make a difference to people and the planet.   ECF has submitted plans for an additional 42 Passivhaus Classic certified homes in Crescent Salford.   Located on Cleminson Street’s Farmer Norton car park, these affordable, sustainable, three-bedroom homes will form part of Adelphi Village. They have been designed with the health and wellbeing of residents in mind, and the people living there will benefit from:   💡 Reduced energy bills of up to 90% compared to traditional housing 🏡 A comfortable living environment ☁️ Enhanced ventilation 🍃 Sustainable design and build   Set around high-quality public realm and designed by architects dRMM, Farmer Norton forms part of the wider £2.5bn Crescent Salford masterplan which will deliver up to 3,000 homes in the city.   If approved, work is scheduled to begin in summer 2025 and follows the success of Greenhaus – which saw 96 pioneering Passivhaus homes completed in March 2024 – and Willohaus, which is bringing a further 100 Passivhaus apartments to Salford and is expected to complete next year.   #Passivhaus #Placemaking #Salford

This is Crescent. This is Salford. The ambitious regeneration of Salford is centred around the creation of places to live, work and learn, powered by innovation and collaboration. Happy, healthy communities that are built to last. New opportunities, new skills and new discoveries – unlocking Salford’s future on a global scale. Watch the video below to find out more about the Crescent Salford vision. #salford #regeneration #placemaking

New year, new plans.   The start of 2025 has seen plans submitted by the Crescent partnership for a state-of-the-art Acoustics Building in the Crescent Salford innovation zone which would help to enhance the city’s global reputation for industry and innovation.   Designed to house the research, commercial and teaching activities of The University of Salford’s Acoustics Department, the 1,300m2 building will be a key feature of Crescent Innovation, which aims to enhance links between academia, research and business and drive further economic growth in Salford.   This world-class facility will be all-electric, target a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ and utilise low-energy, low-carbon technologies to minimise energy consumption.   If the plans are approved, work is expected to start in summer 2025 and complete in spring 2027.   #Salford #innovation #placemaking

As the year draws to a close, we're reflecting on some of the Crescent Salford success stories from 2024.   In Spring, work began on Willohaus, a collection of 100 affordable, high-quality homes on Peru Street designed by Buttress to Passivhaus Classic certified standard.   July saw plans approved to bring forward Crescent Innovation, a pioneering element of the Crescent Salford masterplan, which will add 933 homes and 1.7 million sq. ft of commercial and academic floorspace.   Elsewhere, work began on Salford Rise in September, connecting Crescent Innovation and The University of Salford with surrounding communities through an elevated green walkway and high-quality public spaces, improving accessibility and encouraging active travel.   There are also exciting updates on the university campus and plans in place for further new homes.   Watch this space for more milestones in 2025 as Crescent Salford continues to come to life.

Building homes fit for the future. Through Crescent Salford, we’re creating a vibrant, well-connected community with sustainability at its heart. And, as part of this, we’re delivering high-quality, affordable housing which is designed with the environment in mind. Willohaus – located on Peru Street – is being built to Passivhaus Classic certified standard, and will be the second development of its kind in the city following the completion of Greenhaus on Chapel Street earlier this year. Comprising 100 one and two-bedroomed homes, the eco-friendly apartments will help residents reduce their energy bills by up to 90% compared to traditional housing. Delivered by ECF alongside Salix Homes, Willohaus is set to complete in 2026 and will mark the first homes handed over to residents as part of the £2.5bn Crescent Salford regeneration. You can find out more about Willohaus here - https://lnkd.in/eF4DYxGU #regeneration #passivhaus #Salford

The regeneration of our towns and cities has levelled up in recent years, meaning there is a lot of best practice to take inspiration from when it comes to breathing life into communities.   At Crescent Salford, we’re building on this but bringing something new, challenging the status quo to push the boundaries of what can be achieved.   Through elements like Salford Rise and Crescent Innovation, our ambitious approach will catalyse growth and opportunity, touching every aspect of day-to-day life through the provision of homes, workplaces and revitalised public spaces.   Read more about how Crescent Salford is making its mark below. https://lnkd.in/ewQ65mc6

How can we facilitate better links between academia, research, and business?   In Salford, Crescent Innovation is primed to do just that.   Spanning 29 acres between Broughton Road East and University Road, this pivotal element of the wider £2.5bn 240-acre Crescent Salford masterplan comprises 933 new homes, 1.7 sq. ft of new commercial, academic and research floorspace, and significant improvements to public spaces.   It will be a place to innovate and collaborate, building on existing world-class research and development capabilities to help drive growth in the city and wider region.   Delivered by the Crescent partners – ECF, The University of Salford and Salford City Council – Crescent Salford will equip the city with the facilities and opportunities to reach its full potential.   Plans to bring forward Crescent Innovation have recently been approved, so watch this space to see the shared vision become a reality.    You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNcyZTCu.

Salford rising. Work has recently begun on a transformative element of the wider £2.5bn, 240-acre Crescent Salford masterplan, marking a significant step in bringing the vision to life. Delivered by ECF, Salford Rise is centred around a five-acre elevated walkway that will act as a green gateway between The University of Salford’s campus and the Crescent innovation zone. Standing at 11 metres wide and 220 metres long, it will be a haven for pedestrians and cyclists, encouraging active travel, improving connectivity between communities and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. Salford Rise will also provide: 🎪 Public space for pop-up events and festivals 🌳 High-quality green spaces, trees and planting 🚲 Cycle and walking routes focused on accessibility A joint partnership between Legal & General, Homes England and Muse, ECF is delivering the Crescent Salford masterplan in partnership with Salford City Council and The University of Salford. Learn more about Salford Rise here: https://lnkd.in/eAbyG2ah. #innovation #placemaking #Salford

Spurring Salford’s renaissance    Covering 240 acres of the city, Crescent is poised to transform this part of Salford into a globally recognised destination for people to live, learn, work, play and be active through a £2.5bn masterplan.    Comprising six unique – yet intertwined – zones, the area will provide space for world-class learning and research at Crescent Innovation; unlock the unlimited potential of the University’s Peel Park Campus; facilitate a new transport hub to promote sustainable and active travel; and deliver future-proofed homes which dovetail with the existing built environment and compliment Salford’s rich architectural history.   Nature will be at the heart of the development too, with all existing green space – including Peel Park and the River Irwell – being enhanced and improved to provide valuable recreation space and ecological habitats.   Here’s what Crescent Salford will deliver at a glance:   🏡 More than 3,000 homes 🏬 1m sq ft of office, retail and leisure space 🚲 A multi-modal transport hub 🌳 Vast areas of green space Delivered by ECF - a joint partnership between Legal & General, Homes England and Muse, in collaboration with Salford City Council and The University of Salford, all partners share a combined vision to elevate the city's status and put it firmly on the map as an international hub of innovation, collaboration and world-firsts.   For more information about Crescent Salford, and details of some of the spaces and places being delivered as part of the masterplan, head to - https://lnkd.in/dSC5BKs.   #placemaking #partnership #Salford