The role of the university in creating a legacy strategy Mike Emmerich Chief Executive, New Economy 10 December 2013
Manchester s Sporting Heritage What is Manchester known for? The role of football and cricket Manchester s international brand: city and university 2 bids for the Olympics 1996 & 2000 Subsequent partnership bid for 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002 Commonwealth Games Third largest multi-sport event in the world The Friendly Games 5,700 athletes & team officials, 72 nations, 17 sports 38 sport and non-sport venues
An overwhelming success The city that led Britain into the industrial revolution thus led the country out of the organisational dark ages in sport, in the rain, with a spirit that even the Olympics should envy. Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph Roaring success the Commonwealth Games were as much a triumph for the city of Manchester as they were for the medallists. David Walsh, The Sunday Times
Creating a legacy Manchester s mission statement was outlined at the start and included the need to: Leave a lasting legacy of new sporting facilities and social, physical and economic regeneration Set a new benchmark for hosting international sporting events in the UK and the long term benefit they can generate for all those involved
Infrastructure Legacy
Redeveloping East Manchester The Games themselves: Attracted an initial 127million investment in sports facilities estimated 4.5million visitors to SportCity annually Attracted 45million investment in leisure & entertainment Created 3,500 new jobs And the redevelopment continues: 24million National BMX Centre (opened August 2011) Opening of new Metrolink line in 2013 part of a wider 1.5billion development scheme across the network 100million plans for development of the Etihad Campus by Manchester City
Partnership Legacy Aquatics Centre Universities provided business case Filled with university community 50% of year Improved trust and communication Everyone worked together to deliver an event Built relationship between city and universities Managing Community & Elite Sport Development Aquatics Centre Trust joined with the SportCity Trust Combing university & city expertise in managing community & elite sport development
The Legacy for Sport As a result of being part of the Commonwealth Games, the University of Manchester: Developed an internal scholarship programme as part of its sport service Became a regional hub for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), which is now 10 years old Grew its capacity to support dual careers It now delivers networked support services to 70-90 athletes annually
Future Plans and Opportunities East Manchester Development Framework Improve skill levels of the local population Increase employment for local people Public realm and transport improvements Benefits over next 10 years
Plans for Manchester Institute New world class environment for specialist research in sport Driven by a concentration of academic, clinical and sporting assets in Manchester And a significant talent pool of young athletes Not just R&D will include treatment/rehabilitation facilities, office & lab space And will offer links to community projects to improve health & wellbeing in the local population
What will this future look like?
Summary Manchester has a strong sporting heritage The Games were a major success, and legacy was a vital part of their success, as well Growing its status as City of Sport Supporting regeneration of East Manchester Promoting partnership working between Manchester s universities and City Supporting Manchester s universities in helping to shape sport development in the area And development will continue into the future the Commonwealth Games were the catalyst
Thank you mike.emmerich@neweconomymanchester.com www.neweconomymanchester.com @neweconomymcr