286 Homes 7 Parking Spots | Manchester News

286 Homes 7 Parking Spots | Manchester News

Author: The Daily News Now! September 15, 2026 Duration: 1:36

A massive 286-unit apartment complex is set to rise on Old Trafford’s former petrol station site, sparking fierce debate over parking — just seven spots for disabled residents, but 286 bike racks. Locals fear gridlock and street chaos, while developers argue young tenants will ditch cars for buses and Metrolink. Council weighs housing need against traffic nightmares, with developers offering to fund new parking rules — a tense balancing act for the neighborhood.

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