Regeneration in Leeds

Aire Park

As part of the Leeds South Bank Regeneration project, Aire Park will transform a large, unused part of Leeds city centre around The Tetley when it is completed in 2025. The Meadow Lane section of the park is already complete, and a five-acre section stretching over to Crown Point Road is currently under construction. Developments from Phase One are now completed, while Phase Two is well underway. This project is planned to create 75,000 sq feet of office space and 7,000 sq feet of retail and leisure space. The old Tetley headquarters will be turned into a large residential building, and developers say several historical features in and around the building will remain untouched and will not be moved for the re-development.

The forecasted plans include a bar and restaurant, which means the cellar of the building will open to the public for the first time in the building’s history. The scheme is part of the wider plan for the redevelopment of the Aire Park area. This scheme will enhance the quality of life of the residents there. Therefore, demand for accommodation in the surrounding areas will inflate because residents will have access to excellent amenities on their doorstep.

White Rose Railway Station

Project 1

With a cost of £26.5 million, one of the new railway stations is being created between Morley and Cottingley, on the main train route to Manchester through Huddersfield. Near to the White Rose Shopping Centre and the bus station, the train station will provide access to several facilities. It’s expected to be completed in early 2024.

The new station will effectively replace Cottingley station, which isn’t far but has been identified as the least-used station in Leeds due to the lack of accessibility. As part of this project, there are also plans to create a park-and-ride station, due to be completed in 2025. Upgrading the stations will have a positive impact on the number of people who visit the city to live, work and play!

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Urban Village

Planning permission has been granted for the £185 million Leeds Urban Village project. The development is located close to the new cultural heart of the city, a place that is home to West Yorkshire Playhouse and Great Northern Ballet.

Outside in the public area, it will include a climbing wall as well as additional space for active play for the community. There will also be a central area attracting many people for events, markets and gatherings. The developers are considering the well-being and health of residents in the design. They plan on making this a desirable new urban neighbourhood and a cultural destination in itself, designed to meet and exceed people’s expectations. It is important to note that the projects mentioned in this article will strengthen the property market in Leeds, providing significant potential for capital growth.

Transforming the City Centre

The Core

The Core Shopping Centre on The Headrow will soon be demolished and replaced with three new interconnected buildings. A 9-floor building will be built facing The Headrow, with an 8-floor and a 7-floor building being built behind. Additionally, two new streets will bring together Lands Lane with King Charles Street, including the restoration of the historic King Charles Croft. Once completed, there will be 38,000 square feet of retail and leisure space.

The redevelopment of The Core will bring new life to the area, by enhancing pedestrian mobility. The Core was previously a busy area of the city centre but has seen a decline in recent years. Therefore, constructing a new area will have a positive impact on the local economy. This is due to the creation of high-quality amenities and improved infrastructure. With the revamping of the area, property prices around the region are likely to increase in value.