Best regeneration house design for Global Awards shortlisted
LONDON: The shortlist for the best multigenerational regeneration house design has been declared.
Over 250 designs have been considered by the awards secretariat. One of the finalists in this category is shown above.
Construction has started to develop 300 new homes and 60,000 sq ft of offices at Waterside, Leicester.
Keepmoat Homes is delivering the city centre regeneration scheme in partnership with Leicester City Council.
Supported by Brackley Property Developments, which is constructing the office accommodation, the partnership will redevelop the 18-acre brownfield site, located by the Grand Union Canal and River Soar, into a new neighbourhood.
Shaun Fielding, regional managing director at Keepmoat Homes, said: “We are very excited to have started work on at Waterside.
“We have already received huge interest from potential homebuyers as the location alone, adjacent to High Cross but with a riverside setting is unique and highly appealing.
“We have worked collaboratively with the city’s design team to create a development of bespoke houses and apartments formed within an incredible urban layout which will be award winning, I have no doubt.
“This development means more to us than just delivering quality homes to the area. We are driven to make a big impact to the local community and deliver real value to real people, whether that’s through training and career opportunities or supporting local community groups and we are confident that the Waterside development will benefit not only the area, but the lives of those who choose to live there.”
City mayor Peter Soulsby added: “The start of work on the first new homes as part of the Waterside regeneration project marks another milestone for this long-neglected part of the city.
“After several years of planning, negotiation and site preparation, our partnership with Keepmoat means that we can begin to see the transformation of this important part of the city into a thriving new neighbourhood.
“The regeneration of the Waterside area represents a tremendous opportunity for the city’s growth and future prosperity, by creating great new places to live, space for business to flourish and much better access to our beautiful riverside.”
Work at Waterside is expected to take six years, with the first homes becoming available to purchase in summer 2021 and the sales centre and show homes will be available to view early spring 2021.
The Global Award winner will be announced in December in London. (Globals)
