The radical plan for a futuristic age-friendly neighbourhood in Manchester

1.5bn of funding has been granted to transform a hospital into a neighbourhood designed for people to thrive as they age

Futuristic planning for spaces where people can age well and live in an area designed for them to grow old in is accelerating in the UK with a radical project backed by 1.5bn of funding.

The plan to transform a hospital into the first neighbourhood in the country designed for people to thrive as they age will be a national testbed for holistic health and social care approaches. It will include hi-tech homes that adapt to occupants' life stage and care needs, transport, a village green and a social calendar to combat isolation.