Crescent Salford

The spotlight was on Salford at UKREiiF, with a session centred around how long-term public-private partnerships are shaping the city’s future. Hosted by Stacey Meadwell, the panel was made up of Max Bentham, Laura Percy, Matty Pendergast and John Searle, who focused on collaboration and community as key themes when it comes to placemaking in Salford. With 2026 marking 100 years since Salford was granted city status and 20 years of ECF working in partnership with Salford City Council, the session was a powerful reminder of how working together and regenerating responsibly can positively transform a city. Salford City Council | The University of Salford | ECF #UKREiiF2026 #Partnerships #Placemaking

World-class acoustics building tops out 🔊   The Crescent Partnership is celebrating a major milestone with the topping out of The University of Salford’s new acoustics building – a state-of-the-art facility where research, testing and teaching by specialist academics will take place.   This highly sustainable building is located within Crescent Innovation – a transformative element of the £2.5bn, 240-acre Crescent Salford masterplan. Crescent Innovation will deliver an additional 1.7m sq ft of new research, academic, and commercial floorspace, bringing industry and education together.   The acoustics building will feature:   - A sleep laboratory to understand how noise affects rest and recovery    - A four-chamber Building Environment Testing Suite to measure how effectively modern construction materials protect people from external noise    - Capacity to provide acoustic testing for anything from the hum of a lightbulb to airborne noise.   Once complete in 2027, the acoustics building will put Salford firmly on the map as a city built for the future. Salford Acoustics Research Centre   #Salford #Innovation #Acoustics #Placemaking

What does it mean to put local young people at the heart of placemaking? Muse is a proud patron of EMPOWER, the youth work charity behind HideOut Youth Zone in Gorton and the newly opened Salford Youth Zone (SYZ). Phil Marsden, North West managing director, shares why Muse committed to a long-term partnership with EMPOWER, and how this collaboration benefits not only young people but also its team, business, and the future neighbourhoods it helps to create. The Crescent Partnership – ECF, Salford City Council and The University of Salford are thrilled to have SYZ on its doorstep. It’s an integral part of the Salford community, providing a safe, welcoming space for young people, alongside supporting pathways into the built environment through apprenticeships, mentoring, and skills development. If you’re interested in supporting EMPOWER, we highly recommend a visit. Watch the video to find out more 🎥. #CommunityImpact #YouthZone #Salford #Placemaking

Five days to go 🔊   Salford is gearing up for Sounds From the Other City this Sunday 3rd May! Championing new music, local promoters, and unique events across Salford’s most loved venues, this is an event you won’t want to miss.   The Crescent Partnership is back for another year as one of SFTOC’s sponsors. Being part of such an iconic event demonstrates our ongoing commitment to supporting Salford and ensuring the city remains a vibrant place, bustling with creativity and culture.   Crescent Salford’s £2.25bn, 240-acre masterplan is designed to nurture the city’s growth – from providing up to 3,000 new homes to protecting significant cultural assets like Peel Park – ensuring Salford is built to last for this generation and the next.   Tickets are selling fast, buy yours now! https://lnkd.in/gViU5Fwm   #SFTOC #Salford #MusicFestival

Earth Day 2026 🌍   This year, Earth Day is celebrating ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, highlighting how every action we take can lead to a brighter, more environmentally sustainable future.   Earth Day reflects a global commitment to improving our communities while protecting the natural world around us. At Crescent Salford, we are contributing to this by creating communities that are built to last – whether by crafting new places or preserving what already exists.   The 240-acre, £2.5bn masterplan will build on these foundations to futureproof Salford and support the city’s 2038 net zero goal. It will deliver enhanced public spaces, Passivhaus homes, and improved sustainable transport links, including 1.5 miles of new walking and cycling routes. Transport across Crescent Salford is focused on reducing car dominance, promoting sustainable mobility, and improving overall wellbeing.   By regenerating responsibly, we’re creating places that benefit people and the planet, now and for future generations.   #ED2026 #Regeneration #Sustainable

🎉 Celebrating 100 years of Salford Today marks Salford’s centenary – a moment to celebrate the city’s history, character and continued evolution. From its industrial heritage to the vibrant, growing city it is today, Salford has always been shaped by its people, communities and ambition for the future. We’ve been working with Salford City Council for 20 years, leading regeneration across Salford Central, New Bailey and Crescent Salford as part of that wider story. It has been a privilege to play a role in the city’s journey – delivering new homes, workspace and public spaces that contribute to Salford’s growth. 🎥 This short film features Josie Evason from Muse, sharing her connection to Salford and reflecting on the changes she has seen over time. https://lnkd.in/eCbUt4jg With Homes England | Legal & General | Muse | Salford City Council | Crescent Salford #Salford100 #Regeneration #Partnership

Happy Birthday Salford! Today marks 100 years since Salford was granted city status. A lot has changed since then, but people, places and communities remain at the heart of what makes Salford so special. Through Crescent Salford, we’re building on the past to create a brighter future as we look ahead to what the next 100 years of transformation could bring. Events are taking place across the city; find out how you can get involved here: https://lnkd.in/gaRNgTQW #Salford100 #SalfordCentenary

What does it take to deliver Passivhaus homes?   We spoke to Matt Friedmann MCIOB, Senior Project Manager at Eric Wright Group, to find out about his work on Willohaus, our collection of 100 affordable Passivhaus homes on Peru Street.    This trailblazing element of the £2.5bn, 240-acre Crescent Salford masterplan is set to complete this summer and will provide future-proofed one and two-bedroom apartments for Salford residents.   Mathew highlights the value of partnerships like this, from cross-team collaboration and the benefits of delivering sustainable homes, to the wider community impact of Willohaus.   Swipe to hear his thoughts ➡️   #Placemaking #Salford #PassivhausHomes #Passivhaus  

The Crescent Salford masterplan was crafted with connectivity and movement in mind.    Salford Crescent station sits at the heart of the masterplan, playing a key role in making the surrounding area accessible to all, while promoting sustainable travel.   As part of upgrades to the station, Network Rail has invested £21m to build a third platform, which is due to complete later this year and is set to improve passenger flow and make journeys more reliable.    To ensure students, commuters, residents and visitors have a vibrant welcome to the area, The University of Salford launched a search for an artist to produce heritage artwork for the third platform, the winning artist is set to be announced soon.    Follow the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekQr2U78    Watch this space for updates.   #TransportHub #Salford #Regeneration

Meet Josie Evason, team transaction clerk at Muse and volunteer at Salford Youth Zone.   We’re proud to spotlight Josie, who is helping to shape stronger communities across Salford.   As a patron donor of Salford Youth Zone (SYZ), Muse – one of our Crescent Salford partners – is committed to supporting safe, inclusive spaces where young people can build confidence, develop skills and access new opportunities.   Through partnerships like this, Muse is able to help create environments that open doors – from youth activities and mentoring to pathways into the built environment industry.   This latest blog shares how this collaboration is making a meaningful impact locally, and why investing in young people is central to thoughtful regeneration.   Read more about Josie’s work with SYZ via the link: https://lnkd.in/eHKEzqSs   #SocialValue #CommunityImpact #Salford #Regeneration