Manchester is set to build a pioneering age-friendly, zero-carbon neighbourhood as part of a £1.5bn redevelopment of North Manchester General Hospital. Part of a £1.5bn redevelopment of North Manchester General Hospital, the project will combine zero-carbon homes, healthcare facilities and public spaces designed to help older residents stay active, connected and independent. It’s all part of a £1.5bn project to redevelop North Manchester General Hospital in the city’s Crumpsall district. “From an age-friendly perspective, you could see North Manchester as a potential exemplar of how you integrate ageing into large scale developments. It’s a huge opportunity' says Paul McGarry, who heads up the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub, one of the stakeholders in the project.