Holbeck & Holbeck urban village

Holbeck is an extremely interesting area at the moment, particually for developers & investors. There are considerable plans to re-develop the area, with Holbeck Urban village already leading the way. Investors are hiking up property prices in the area recogniising that this is an area ripe for investing in. Properties in the area sell quickly getting snapped up by people who know that at the prices they are paying, they are exceptional value.

Holbeck has had a some what negative reputation in the past, but already it can be seen that radical changes are emerging. Students and young proffessisonals are taking advantage of the good value rent and affordable mortgages, whilst also the close proximity to the City.

Holbeck Urban Village

An area of Holbeck just to the south of Leeds City Centre has been designated an urban village and is the focus of a multi-million pound regeneration programme. But what exactly is an urban village?

An urban village is essentially a sustainable development combining a mix of uses including residential, business, leisure and community uses. Amenities such as bars, cafes, and shops form the key focus for ground level development. Healthcare, primary and nursery schooling, together with recreational and cultural facilities are also provided within an urban village.

Holbeck Urban Village will be the first of its kind in the Leeds city region and aims to create a new business and residential community, focused on creative and digital media. The urban village in Holbeck will not exist in isolation. Where it joins neighbouring communities such as Holbeck and Beeston Hill, it will aim to complement the existing facilities and fill the gap where facilities are missing.

The urban village will provide a vital link to surrounding communities, connecting them to the city centre and providing employment opportunities.

Holbeck Urban Village: the facts

Situated a few minutes walk from the city centre, Holbeck Urban Village, has convenient access to the railway station and motorway networks making it an ideal location. The area is fast emerging as Leeds' new creative and digital media quarter and promises to become one of the most dynamic business and residential environments in the UK.

* The regeneration of the area is expected create investment of around 800 million

* Along with the investment a further 5,000 jobs will be created in the high value digital and creative media sector and support services

* Over the next ten years a total of around 2 million sq ft of office space will be made available

* In the same period a further 2,500 residential apartments will be developed

* Leeds has more listed buildings than York, 33 of which are located in Holbeck Urban Village

* The Greenbank development by George Wimpey City has won a RIBA design award - before construction work has even commenced!

* Regional development agency Yorkshire Forward has acquired the Tower Works site where its new headquarters building will be located.

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