Development in Leeds – what’s coming up in 2017?
The last 12 months saw both the Victoria Gate shopping centre and new University Technical College open in the city, as well as seeing the University of Leeds named the best of the bunch. But what exciting things does 2017 hold? Let’s take a look…
Refurbs and revamps
After essential roof repairs, Leeds Art Gallery will re-open this year, ready to display its art and installations proudly – and safely – once more. However, one of the city’s nearby landmarks, the Town Hall, will be following suit this year, shutting its doors for a £10.5m renovation project designed to create a large public venue that will help them to become a financially self-sufficient venture in the future.
New developments coming soon…
Hot on the heels of the new south entrance at the train station, Granary Wharf is also getting an investment injection to the tune of £55m. The new development has already been approved, and will see three new buildings pop up around the beautiful Italianate towers, playing host to 250 apartments and plenty of office and leisure space too – probably a good job that there are hopes of turning No 1, The Embankment, into a new secondary school!
Following the successful opening of Victoria Gate, the biggest casino in the North of England is also going to rise up on the city centre skyline, making a more convenient and central hub for over 18’s entertainment than its current competitors.
Subject to approval
Hot on the heels of the new south entrance at the train station, Granary Wharf is also getting an investment injection to the tune of £55m. The new development has already been approved, and will see three new buildings pop up around the beautiful Italianate towers, playing host to 250 apartments and plenty of office and leisure space too – probably a good job that there are hopes of turning No 1, The Embankment, into a new secondary school!
Following the successful opening of Victoria Gate, the biggest casino in the North of England is also going to rise up on the city centre skyline, making a more convenient and central hub for over 18’s entertainment than its current competitors.