Workplaces, not just homes, are the key to regeneration Apr 18, 2018 Clyde Gateway is an incredible success story. 85% of the 800,000 sq ft of Grade A office and industrial space that the urban regeneration company have already developed has been sold – and as a result more than 5,000 jobs have come to the area over the past ten year. With Clyde Gateway set to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£1bn Springfield Properties development reaches milestone Apr 17, 2018 Scottish housebuilder Springfield Properties have reached a milestone in their ‘Bertha Park’ village – as the first bricks are laid. The £1bn development in one of five huge community villages that Springfield are developing across the region and they’ll be sharing further details of the developments they’re working on at the Edinburgh Development Plans Conference […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cambridge economy leads the way Apr 16, 2018 Cambridge has continued to experience the fastest economic growth of any city within the United Kingdom at the end of 2017, according to a new report. The report, which predicts big things for Cambridge, also highlights Oxford and Milton Keynes as two places to watch over the next decade as the OxMkCam Arc Corridor continues […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
TFL developments to deliver major revenue boost Apr 13, 2018 Transport for London (TfL) could raise £500m through a set of huge developments which could go towards improving transport in the capital. TFL have proposed a ‘huge programme of retail, commercial and residential developments’ on a number of proposed Elizabeth line stations in the city. The announcement will form part of the discussions at our […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Report highlights a ‘string city’ development for the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Apr 13, 2018 Biggleswade, Sandy and Potton could become a ‘string city’ according to a report on the Oxford – Milton Keynes – Cambridge corridor. The report suggests the creation of new settlements, the reinstatement of a rail line between Cambridge and Bedford, and a passenger interchange linked to the East Coast Mainline could help the area thrive. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Barberry Developments exciting projects within the Midlands Apr 13, 2018 Barberry Developments, who are set to speak at next months Birmingham Development Plans Conference, have kick-started to year in positive fashion. From their recent purchase of land within Birmingham’s Advanced Manufacturing Hub to the exciting plans revealed at MIPIM last month for a development in Coventry – there is a real buzz about their projects. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Aire River Growth Corridor set for £750m transformation Apr 12, 2018 Thousands of new homes, jobs and green spaces are set to be created in the town of Castleford – with plans to completely transform the region. The area, known as the Aire River Growth Corridor, could see 4,500 new homes built over the next 15-20 years with a total of £750m in investment being pumping […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New creative quarter set for Wakefield riverside Apr 12, 2018 A new creative quarter that could become a ‘significant cultural destination in the North of England’ has been given the green light to regenerate an area of Wakefield. The waterfront site, located opposite the Hepworth Gallery, is within the south of the city within a few minutes walk of the busy Wakefield Kirkgate train station. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium set for Commonwealth Games investment Apr 11, 2018 Alexander Stadium in Birmingham is set to be transformed into a world-class athletics venue ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The £70m investment will see the capacity of the stadium boosted from 12,700 to 40,000 in a bid to ensure maximum visitor numbers to the games. The Commonwealth Games and the huge potential they can […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University of Birmingham looking to attract contractors Apr 11, 2018 The University of Birmingham are set to ease up on contractors as competition increases in the West Midlands. Speaking at our conference Trevor Payne, Director of Estates at the University of Birmingham admitted that the higher education institution faced growing competition to attract contractors to deliver its campus development. He said: ‘’We are competing with […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
