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From Olympic bids to a new tram line, cleaner streets and Manchester United championing their concepts on the pitch, Mancunians shared their wide diversity of plans for 2024.
The municipal domain is preparing to mark the end of a turbulent year on Sunday afternoon and the beginning of a new one on Monday morning.
A poster on Reddit said his hopes for the new year included the announcement of a Metrolink extension to Stockport, some other Michelin star for one of the area’s restaurants, and the revitalization of Altrincham, the city center, beyond the market square and the end of restaurants. Selling “dirty” burgers and fries.
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This sparked a massive debate, with a large number of people responding indicating what they would most like to see. The desire of a user was great.
“Olympic bid. Seriously, there are rumours that the government would like to bid for one of the games of the 2040s, but wish it wasn’t London this time. If Brisbane can accommodate it, Manchester is worth it.
“Maybe Old Trafford’s new stadium, United, will take care of that later on (although they want to adapt it as a real football stadium). As for legacy, many cities have built a subway line for an Olympic legacy. What greater legacy? From the docks to Piccadilly/Victoria Cornbrook. “
Many picked up on the theme of public transport with one saying: “Better public transport. Speed up the Bee Network by all means possible. Continue to reduce private road traffic. Continue to expand the Metrolink. Try and improve rail transport ASAP.”
One said he wanted to see “congestion pricing plans that would be approved after private cars entered the center. ” Another said he wanted “usable public transport for the whole of Greater Manchester”. I’m writing this from a taxi on the road. I return to where my parents live in Salford (I’m visiting for Christmas).
“The next bus would have required a 30-minute wait in the pouring rain, with a 20-minute walk at the other end. ” Another added: “Revisit is adding 2 more transit hubs at Piccadilly now that HS2 has been discontinued. They said they would also like to see plans to enlarge Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3 when T1 is closed after Terminal 2 renovations and that the conveyor belts be repaired.
His last wish is an extension of his favorite lunch spot, Federal, in the center of Circle Square. “Currently, there are constant queues and a lot of empty stages in the neighborhood,” they said.
Another issue several raised was the cleanliness of the city. “Honestly I just want the city to be clean. There’s so much damp and dirt unlike other major cities” one commenter said.
“A deep cleaning of the sidewalks,” adds another. They’re covered in black, filthy dirt, anything you don’t see in other European urban centers.
“A few weeks ago I was on a Sunday morning with some friends who were visiting me for the first time. The amount of trash and broken glass is an absolute disgrace. “
Another added: “Having a dog downtown means spending a lot more time on the sidewalks. And you’re probably right. There is so much broken glass and trash everywhere. The street sweepers clean the streets and the sewers, but it’s the same. ” You can sit on the sidewalks for weeks. “
Piccadilly Gardens was one area of the city that come in for particular ire. “Fix the hellscape that is Piccadilly Garden” one user said. Adding: “Completely refurb Altrincham Ice Rink or build a new rink nearer to the city, potentially Trafford centre. Trams running later.”
Another said: “Yes, Piccadilly Gardens has suffered genuine pain and shame in recent years. It doesn’t make sense for the police to patrol the domain as you say if they allow criminals to negotiate blatantly and be a general nuisance. “
“Install cameras and prohibit repeat offenders from entering the area. It is meant to be an area for other people to enjoy and enjoy; I avoid this position if I can help him. “
Another said: “More done to see less people begging not just outside every shop but also at traffic lights. Oh people learning to drive on Mancunian Way would be a bonus.”
Other problems raised come with higher rental and asset prices, investments in local intellectual aptitude services, and preventing the city from “trading its former glories” and returning to the days of the Treasury.
While one of them simply said: “Manchester United want to avoid it. “
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