Manchester United has appointed Lord Sebastian Coe to lead the development of a new 100,000-seat stadium, which will be the focus of the Old Trafford Regeneration Project. The project, estimated at £2 billion, aims to enhance the surrounding area by investing in housing, infrastructure, education, and transport over the next decade. The stadium is expected to be completed within five to six years, with hopes to host the 2035 Women's World Cup final. Coe emphasizes the importance of community engagement and economic growth through sports-led initiatives.
"This is about so much more than just a stadium. It's about listening to and working with residents to create a vibrant, inclusive district, with high-quality housing, green spaces, world-class leisure and education facilities, and improved transport links."
"Throughout my career, I've seen the difference that sports-led regeneration can make in fostering strong communities and acting as a catalyst for economic growth, Coe said. That was certainly true of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics and now, I believe, Greater Manchester's moment has come."
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