Set up in 2019, the MDC has a focused but far-reaching purpose: revitalise Stockport’s town centre by creating homes, infrastructure and public spaces that support real community life.
The MDC set an entirely new urban regeneration model as the first outside a city centre.
Backed by Stockport Council, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Homes England, the MDC isn’t just delivering developments, it’s shaping a new way of life here in Stockport.
While the MDC covers a lot of ground, there are three key projects at its core: Stockport 8, Stockport Exchange and Stockport Interchange.
A £250 million neighbourhood being built just west of the town centre.
Think leafy streets, mid-rise homes and people-first planning that includes shops, cafés, community space, cycle parking and walkable links to the town centre.
What’s the timeline? Planning and consultation are in motion, with phased development over the next five years.
The first four stages of this flagship development are already complete, the next four will see Stockport’s non-traditional business district scale up.
Think 60,000 sq ft of new office space and 100 apartments, served by ground-level retail, food, leisure and green public realm.
What’s the timeline? Planning approved; phased delivery ongoing.
Welcome to the £140 million reboot of the town’s transport.
Think enough buses for 164 departures p/h, cycle-friendly links and Viaduct Park: a two-acre public green space on top of the transport hub itself.
What’s the timeline? It’s been up and running since 2024.
Beyond these three projects, the MDC has clear targets for Stockport. For example, its key goals are delivering 1500 new homes by 2027, 1M sq ft of new employment space, upgrades to cycling, walking and active travel routes, all while making sure both green space and greener building standards are non-negotiables.
And if that wasn’t ambitious enough, its strategy also includes expanding the boundary from the west side into Stockport Town Centre East, creating one unified regeneration area.
Every masterplan needs local buy-in, and the MDC has built in public consultation into every phase of its projects. At Brik, we respect the team behind Stockport’s transformation for showing how regeneration can be both scalable and human. It’s only with this approach you can reflect the needs and voices of the people who call a place home. After all, it’s not just about bringing people in, it's also ensuring they want to stay.
