Manchester City are pressing on with their plans to develop the Etihad after consulting with fans.
The club have submitted planning application for their £300m proposal that includes the expansion of the North Stand to take the stadium capacity above 60,000, as well as a hotel, sky bar, and stadium roof walk experience. There will also be space for some businesses to work there in collaboration with the club and their partners.
Having presented the fans to plans and taken in questionnaire feedback in February and March, City have happily pushed on with their initial designs as they aim to turn the Etihad complex into a place to go any day of the week. The Blues will now wait to see if those proposals are approved before they can move further forward with the grand plan.
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“Over several months we have been developing concepts and designs for a best-in-class fan experience and year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Stadium and are delighted to have now submitted a planning application to Manchester City Council," said Danny Wilson, managing director of club operations.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our fans and the local community for their participation in our recent consultation, not only for completing the questionnaire but sharing their detailed comments and feedback with us, all of which has been carefully reviewed and considered.
“As with all club developments, ensuring our local community benefit is a key priority and we believe these proposals will deliver long-term economic and social opportunities, building on the regeneration work delivered in East Manchester by City Football Group since 2008.”
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