Liverpool North Docks MDC Aims to Transform 174 Hectares
City chiefs hope Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium will act as a catalyst for a major regeneration project to reinvigorate Liverpool's northern docklands. Plans are underway to establish a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) for the area spanning from the stadium to the northern fringe of the city centre.
Liverpool Council and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority hope the MDC will drive widescale development across 174 hectares of primarily industrial land. The first stage of the project has launched with a six-week public consultation, asking residents, businesses, and landowners to approve the name "Liverpool North Docks Mayoral Development Corporation," its powers, and its boundaries.
Building on Stadium Momentum
If approved, the MDC will seek to build on the momentum generated by Hill Dickinson Stadium, which, after its first season hosting Everton, is now hosting a busy summer of major events boosting the city's economy. The MDC aims to bring together major development initiatives, including work on the central docks and expansion of Liverpool's cruise terminal.
The plan envisions 5 million square feet of new commercial space, up to 17,000 new homes, and new green spaces and cultural amenities.
Public Consultation and Next Steps
Upon launching the consultation, Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram said: "Liverpool's North Docks represents one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities anywhere in the UK. We want to build a new future here that honours its heritage, unlocks its potential and leaves a legacy that future generations can be proud of. I hope anyone with an interest in the success of the area will take the time to have their say and help shape what comes next."
The consultation period runs for six weeks, and further details are available online.
