text: A public consultation has opened on the new proposals, which include a single tower rather than two skyscrapers, for the Jackson's Row area of the city.
  The former Manchester United stars put the project on hold following criticism from conservationists.
  Historic England said the plan was "getting there".
  The revised proposals had the potential to "enhance" the area's character "rather than dominate it", it said.
  The public body said the previous scheme threatened to "erase" the area's history.
  The St Michael's development plan includes a five-star hotel, apartments, offices and a synagogue.
  Neville said the scheme would make a "significant contribution" to the growth of Manchester city centre and create 1,500 jobs.
  He said they had not shied away from the "passionate debate" on the original proposals and addressed the issues raised "head-on".
  "At the same time, we have kept faith with our central vision of creating a true mixed-use destination with a signature development of the highest quality including residential living, Grade A offices, a five-star hotel, exciting retail and leisure units and world-class outdoor spaces," he said.
  Work could start by spring or early summer 2018, subject to planning approval, he added.
  The plans still include a new synagogue and a public square outside the Sir Ralph Abercromby, the developers said.
  Catherine Dewar, from Historic England, said: "The new masterplan still needs work but it's getting there.
  "The new proposals... have the potential to enhance the character of the Deansgate/Peter Street conservation area, rather than dominate it, as the previous scheme threatened."
  Ms Dewar said the change to the plan for a single tower further away from the town hall and twisted around would have much less impact on the Grade II-listed Central Library, Grade I-listed Town Hall and Grade I-listed St. Ann's Church.
  The former police headquarters and the Sir Ralph Abercromby pub "have soul and tell important stories about our city's past", she added.
target: Ex-footballers Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs's £200m plans to redevelop part of central Manchester have been revised.