Group 32 STREET RECLAIM (Posted 18 May 2026 01:51) – MSA LIVE 26

Presentation Day

Presentation Day was the day when we shared the work we had developed throughout the semester and the outcomes we gained during Action Week. No new material was produced on this day; instead, we presented our process, research, engagement activities, and final proposal through the publication, presentation, and project materials that had already been prepared.

The presentation took place in the Geoffrey Manton Building, and our collaborator was also present during the session. The project was presented through a shared narration by three members of the group. This allowed us to explain the research process, observations around the school, conversations with students, parents, teachers, and Manchester City Council representatives, the activities carried out with the children, and the design proposal in a more organised way.

During the presentation, we particularly explained how the project related to the School Streets programme and how the closed street could be reimagined not only as a space for movement, but also as a social, safe, and play-focused public space for children, families, and the school community. The drawings, games, and feedback collected from the site during the engagement activities were also presented as an important part of the project narrative.

After the presentation, we had the opportunity to speak with our collaborator. They said that they liked the proposal and mentioned that the documents we had prepared could be used for their own work and future discussions. This feedback was important because it showed that the project was not only an academic output, but also a useful and meaningful document for a real stakeholder.

Posted 18 May 2026 01:51