Tag: Urban Regeneration



Nine Elms to showcase ‘Work in Progress’ during London Festival of Architecture

Posted on 27 May, 2015 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Nine Elms on the South Bank is hosting a series of events throughout June, showcasing the £15 billion transformation of the former industrial area into an internationally significant commercial and residential district. The programme of events is part... Read More

Office Upgrades to Improve Leeds ‘Ugly Duckling’ Image

Posted on 23 April, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

Two of Leeds’ biggest office buildings are getting multi-million pound makeovers in a bid to transform the city’s “ugly duckling business district into a 21st century player”. The projects will also ease Yorkshire’s dire shortage of high-quality... Read More

Partnership aims to transform Salford Quays into South Bank of the North

Posted on 3 April, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

Ten of Manchester’s biggest businesses have agreed to finance a long-term plan to transform Salford Quays into the “South Bank of the North”. When complete it’s hoped the project will attract millions more visitors and boost the city’s economy by... Read More

Containers provide Affordable Space to Rent in Artworks Elephant Scheme

Posted on 14 December, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Developments

Southwark Council and property group Lend Lease have announced they will be teaming up for an ambitious plan which they hope will attract 60 creative start-ups to London’s Elephant and Castle. The site, which is presently undergoing redevelopment,... Read More

New Performance Venue Opens In Doncaster

Posted on 5 September, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Top Properties

Cast, Doncaster’s new performance venue, officially opens its doors tomorrow, offering a weekend of performance and free events.The new £22 million arts venue was designed by RHWL Arts Team for Doncaster Council and Muse Developments. Cast adds to... Read More

Google Unveils Plans for New London Headquarters

Posted on 2 July, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Google has unveiled the details of its new London headquarters. The internet giant submitted plans for the one million sq ft development to Camden Council on Friday and, if approval is granted, construction is expected to begin early next year. The... Read More

Going Wild for the Country

Posted on 22 November, 2012 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Only a few decades ago the only greenery you were likely to see in an urban setting were weeds sprouting from litter strewn brownfield sites. During the post-war years Britain’s cities had been reconstructed and redeveloped in a spirit of optimism and... Read More