Perspectives 2019

Key objectives of the South Bank Regeneration Framework 35,000 jobs across key sectors such as financial and professional, creative and digital emerging sectors At least 8,000 homes in a sustainable location with a mix of tenures Creation of a new urban park Delivery of a new high-speed rail station integrating both HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail Repurposing of iconic historic asset such as Temple Works and Hunslet Mill PERSPECTIVES 28 REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT We’ve already had a great deal of interest from company’s seeking headquarters office space just minutes fromLeeds City Station. We will be ready to start construction this summer on the two office developments which have detailed planning permission. This, along with the retail, leisure, hotel, residential and community uses, will be set amongst innovative outdoor spaces and the waterfront, bringing a strategic development of a critical mass and international standard to put South Bank Leeds on the map as a place to live, work and enjoy. David Hodgson Head of Strategic Development North The opportunity In July 2018, Leeds City Council published the South Bank Regeneration Framework, which set out its ambition to double the economic impact of the city centre by transforming the South Bank into a distinctive and leading global destination for investment, learning, culture, creativity, leisure and sustainable living. The scale and location of development land available, on the edge of the city centre means that South Bank has considerable potential for growth. We can also expect HS2’s arrival to make a huge positive impact.