Chinatown

A NEW FORTUNE FOR CHINA TOWN

As one of Manchester City Centre’s most distinctive areas, Chinatown needs no introduction, but thanks to extensive consultations and working partnerships, Manchester City Centre Management Company has designed, project managed and raised over £120,000 worth of funding to improve this famous area.

To celebrate this famous destination’s new look and it’s community, Chinatown is being relaunched by Manchester’s Lord Mayor, Afzal Khan, at an official light switch on and firework display during the Moon Festival on Sunday 2 October.

Extensive environmental improvements have been made throughout the summer to replace car park fencing, install cycle racks, repaint areas, improve footways and shrubbery, install ornamental lighting, banners and flood lighting as well as street washing.  The Company has worked closely with residential communities  and the public and private sector to fund the improvements that will enhance the character of Chinatown and make it a more attractive and safer environment for residents, visitors and businesses.

Paul Rice, Chief Executive of Manchester City Centre Management Company, said
‘The improvements that have been made to Chinatown have been funded and achieved by working in close partnership with Chinatown’s community including; Tung Sing Housing Association, Manchester Oriental Organisation Alliance, The Chinese Business Association, NCP Manchester, Community Business Chest, Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City Council.  We have been able to develop this important visitor destination and create an environment which is safer, more attractive and animated for all to enjoy.’

Kin Cheng, CEO for Manchester Oriental Organisation Alliance, said
‘We are delighted by the achievements of this project, which has not only improved the environment for Chinatown but through Manchester City Centre Management Company we have managed to involve all of the different volunteer groups, businesses and residents to work closely together on a genuine community project.’

Issued 29 September 05

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For further information please contact Lisa Barker at Manchester City Centre Management Company on 0161 234 4010 or email l.barker@manchester.gov.uk

Note to editors:

The environmental improvements in Chinatown were funded by; Manchester City Centre Management Company, Tung Sing Housing Association, Manchester Oriental Organisation Alliance, The Chinese Business Association, NCP Manchester, Community Business Chest, Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City Council.

A public and private sector partnership, Manchester City Centre Management Company was set up in 1998 to provide, along with its stakeholders, a co-ordinated approach to ensure the continuing vitality, prosperity and development of Manchester City Centre for all users, including shoppers, visitors, workers, residents and investors.