The PR team set up an interview this morning for client Compendium Living to talk about its Castleward project in Derby. This major regeneration scheme has attracted the attention of much of the regional press, taking pride of place on page three of today’s Derby Evening Telegraph. Take a listen Compendium’s Managing Director Dave Bullock talk about the project bbc-radio-derby-281011-0821.
Dave Bullock, Compendium Living and Adam Wilkinson, DCC, at Castleward
Client Compendium Living has signed a deal worth £100m with Derby City Council, signalling the start of a major transformation of the city centre, which will provide a new and vibrant link between Derby Midland Station and the Westfield shopping centre.
Compendium Living will develop some 30 acres of existing industrial and amenity space in the Castleward area into a high quality city community which will become the new gateway into Derby.
This high profile scheme, which is being developed in partnership with Compendium Living’s sister companies, Lovell and The Riverside Group, will ultimately provide some 800 new homes, 215,000sq ft of commercial space, community facilities, leisure opportunities, a school and open spaces.
The area’s existing central footpath will be transformed into an exciting and cosmopolitan boulevard, with new trees, homes and businesses, which both residents and passersby will be able to enjoy.
Along the new boulevard, the transition between old and new will really be felt as the team behind the project plan to incorporate building designs that reflect Derby’s railway heritage as well as its contemporary features.
Dave Bullock, Managing Director of Compendium Living said, “The regeneration of Castleward signifies a new era for life in Derby, really setting the standard for development and becoming the city’s new front door.
“By drawing on the knowledge and expertise of our partners we aim to carve out a new place to be, one that refers to Derby’s industrial past as much as it celebrates its cutting edge present.
“Living or working in the new Castleward will mean being able to take advantage of everything Derby has to offer right on its doorstep.
“Above all, we look forward to being able to give Derby something it can be proud of.”
Councillor Phillip Hickson, Leader of Derby City Council added, “We are delighted to be working with Compendium Living to revive the Castleward area of the city. This project will deliver major regeneration benefits and provide a fantastic boost for the city. The development of this sustainable community embodies our strident ambition to attract investment into Derby despite the tough economic climate.
“Castleward is a key element of the Council’s ongoing commitment to stimulating the local economy. We believe that the Castleward will provide a high quality residential neighbourhood with the many benefits of city centre living and this will support Derby’s quality of life offer.”
The project will also include major improvements to the Bass recreational ground and include more than 200 affordable homes.
The Castleward team hopes to submit a planning application for the first phase of the development early in the New Year.
It was an important day for client Barratt West Midlands yesterday, as it marked the official start of construction work at the Shard End Urban Village regeneration project in Birmingham. Called ‘The Crescent’ the project is a partnership between Birmingham City Council and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). A host of local VIPs braved the bitter weather to make the first cut in the groud.
The £27m project will see a new shopping centre, a new library, 191 new homes and community facilities built over the next three to four years. A new vicarage will also form part of the development around a centra square at the existing All Saints Church.
Barratt MD, Adrian Farr (centre) joined by David Rhead of the HCA (left) and Elaine Elkington of BCC (right) to cut the sod at Shard End
The first phase of work has begun on a £15m project for our client Westleigh Developments, causing a media flurry on announcement. Along with Westleigh, the redevelopment of the former British Union Shoe Machinery (BUSM) works on Ross Walk, Belgrave, is the result of a collaborative partnership between Leicester City Council, the Homes and Communities Agency, and two housing associations based in Leicester and Nottingham.
Featured in today’s Leicester Mercury, the low cost housing scheme for an initial 119 new properties, was herald for bringing affordable homes to the Belgrave Community, something that was in great demand.
BBC Radio Leicester also featured the story last night, which you listen to by clicking on the following link: bbc-radio-leicester-270710-1742
Westleighs Chris Beighton with land owner, Mandeep Singh, representitives of the LHA-ASRA and NCHA and Leicester City Council's Director of Planning, Andrew Smith.
On Friday 18th June client Barratt Mercia’s landmark regneration scheme, Bluebell in Nuneaton, was officially unveiled by the Worshipful the Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth, Cllr Don Navarro. We were there to organise, record and promote proceedings.
Welcoming Mr Mayor and Madam Mayoress
The Camp Hill phase three community regeneration public preview took place last night and it was a resounding success for client David Wilson Mercia and partners PinCH. All the local press attended the VIP night the evening before and we achieved significant coverage in the papers that morning as well as a slot on BBC radio Coventry and Warwickshire. A fantastic start for this major development project. Watch out for more news as the Camp Hill story unfolds! http://www.prideincamphill.co.uk/
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