What to look out for in 2021 24 Dec 2020, 12:10Comments (7) While 2020 was somewhat stifled by the pandemic, 2021 could see a rebound in activity as the public and private sectors seek to claw back time lost dealing with Covid-related problems and progress their projects with renewed vigour. Here is our pick of some of the most important and interesting projects to look out for in the Manchester and Liverpool city-regions, and the rest of the North West, in the coming months. ID Manchester winner The 4m sq ft mixed-use neighbourhood would focus on the science, R&D and technology sectors The University of Manchester is expected to appoint a development partner for the £1.5bn city centre innovation district following a delay in 2020. It put the procurement process on hold during lockdown but resumed talks with longlisted bidders in July and intends to announce the winner by next spring. The longlist includes Bruntwood SciTech with developer Stanhope; Peel L&P and Urban Splash; and HBD, formerly Henry Boot Developments, with Singapore-based investor Mapletree Investments. Under the proposals, ID Manchester would be a 4m sq ft mixed-use scheme to attract science, research & development, cultural and technology companies to the university’s estate.