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Man Utd's 'Wembley of the North' imagined with AI images after government announces backing
Manchester United received government backing for their proposed 100,000-seater ‘Wembley of the North’ revamp of Old Trafford, and AI has created what the new stadium could look like
Manchester United received government backing for their ‘Wembley of the North’ revamp of Old Trafford.
The regeneration project of Old Trafford and the surrounding area has been given the green light by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who is a huge supporter of the project that will also lead to new housing, commercial and public spaces.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plan to revamp or rebuild the iconic stadium into a 100,000-seater stadium has become a reality after a spokesperson for Reeves said: "The Chancellor revealed today that she is championing a regeneration project around Old Trafford in Manchester.
"It will see new housing, commercial and public space as a shining example of the bold pro-development model that will drive growth across the region, with authorities exploring setting up a mayoral development corporation body to redevelop the area."
Following the latest development, OLBG designers have worked with AI tool Midjounrey to imagine what the new stadium could look like.
The new ground has been repositioned on the banks of the Manchester Shipping Canal with the glass and steel design reflecting the looks of the nearby Salford Quays.
United CEO Omar Berrada has hailed the potential that the huge project has to revitalise the area. “The delivery of a world-class stadium can be the catalyst for major regeneration of an area of Greater Manchester which requires new investment to thrive again,” he said in a statement.
“We cannot achieve that wider aim on our own, which is why we welcome the announcement by the Chancellor and the ongoing support of the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Trafford Council.
If we work together, there is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a landmark project around Old Trafford that the whole region can be proud of.”
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was also involved in the regeneration project, he described the proposals as “The biggest opportunity for urban regeneration this country has seen since London 2012”.
He added: “And is a key part of our 10-year plan to turbocharge growth across Greater Manchester.
We look forward to working with the Government on moving freight away from the site around Old Trafford to new locations to open up capacity for our rail network and unlock massive regeneration potential – delivering benefits across the whole of the North."
The Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force revealed last week that findings show the project can deliver an additional £7.3bn gross value to the UK economy and over 90,000 job opportunities.
Ratcliffe and United are yet to decide whether to revamp the current Old Trafford stadium or to demolish the club’s historic home and build a new ground.
Both options are under consideration, with a renovation determined to increase capacity to 87,000, but a new stadium would allow for a 100,000 capacity – overtaking Wembley as the biggest in the UK and possibly the new Camp Nou as the largest in Europe.
Daily Star Sunday
Manchester United received government backing for their proposed 100,000-seater ‘Wembley of the North’ revamp of Old Trafford, and AI has created what the new stadium could look like
Manchester United received government backing for their ‘Wembley of the North’ revamp of Old Trafford.
The regeneration project of Old Trafford and the surrounding area has been given the green light by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who is a huge supporter of the project that will also lead to new housing, commercial and public spaces.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plan to revamp or rebuild the iconic stadium into a 100,000-seater stadium has become a reality after a spokesperson for Reeves said: "The Chancellor revealed today that she is championing a regeneration project around Old Trafford in Manchester.
"It will see new housing, commercial and public space as a shining example of the bold pro-development model that will drive growth across the region, with authorities exploring setting up a mayoral development corporation body to redevelop the area."
Following the latest development, OLBG designers have worked with AI tool Midjounrey to imagine what the new stadium could look like.
The new ground has been repositioned on the banks of the Manchester Shipping Canal with the glass and steel design reflecting the looks of the nearby Salford Quays.
United CEO Omar Berrada has hailed the potential that the huge project has to revitalise the area. “The delivery of a world-class stadium can be the catalyst for major regeneration of an area of Greater Manchester which requires new investment to thrive again,” he said in a statement.
“We cannot achieve that wider aim on our own, which is why we welcome the announcement by the Chancellor and the ongoing support of the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Trafford Council.
If we work together, there is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a landmark project around Old Trafford that the whole region can be proud of.”
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was also involved in the regeneration project, he described the proposals as “The biggest opportunity for urban regeneration this country has seen since London 2012”.
He added: “And is a key part of our 10-year plan to turbocharge growth across Greater Manchester.
We look forward to working with the Government on moving freight away from the site around Old Trafford to new locations to open up capacity for our rail network and unlock massive regeneration potential – delivering benefits across the whole of the North."
The Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force revealed last week that findings show the project can deliver an additional £7.3bn gross value to the UK economy and over 90,000 job opportunities.
Ratcliffe and United are yet to decide whether to revamp the current Old Trafford stadium or to demolish the club’s historic home and build a new ground.
Both options are under consideration, with a renovation determined to increase capacity to 87,000, but a new stadium would allow for a 100,000 capacity – overtaking Wembley as the biggest in the UK and possibly the new Camp Nou as the largest in Europe.
Daily Star Sunday