£100m landmark tourism project set to transform city’s future May 4, 2022 A transformative multi-million-pound tourism attraction in the heart of Belfast city centre has been announced, following the signing of the £1 billion Belfast Region City Deal. The landmark £100million Belfast Stories development is Belfast’s flagship project – one of seven projects included in the BRCD’s tourism and regeneration plan. Due to open in 2028, elements […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Belfast Region City Deal: unlocking £1 billion of co-investment for the Belfast region May 4, 2022 The recently signed Belfast Region City Deal will unlock £1 billion of transformative co-investment over the next decade through the delivery of more than 20 highly ambitious projects and programmes, the creation of up to 20,000 new and better jobs and help make the region a global investment destination. The Deal will strengthen the region’s […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Belfast Grand Central Station: £400m transport-led mixed-use regeneration project May 4, 2022 Belfast Grand Central Station, at Weavers Cross, is situated in the heart of the city. The eight-hectare site will be home to a modern high-capacity transport hub, along with impressive mixed-use development proposals. Supported by the government’s multi-million-pound investment, de-risks the flagship project and provides the catalyst for a mixed-use opportunity. The development is capable […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Report: City Deal, young population and ambitious plans for city centre living rubber stamp Belfast’s investment proposition May 4, 2022 Ambitions to significantly increase the number of homes in the city by 31,600 by 2035, a transformational City Deal and a young, highly educated population are just some of the reasons why Belfast offers a unique proposition for real estate occupiers and investors, a new independent report has found. It found the city is poised […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Invest in Belfast at UKREiiF – Why Belfast? May 4, 2022 Belfast is a city full of ambition, optimism, and – above all – opportunity. As a talented, competitive and connected city, we’re the second fastest growing knowledge economy in the UK, with excellent digital infrastructure and thriving clusters of high growth companies. It’s no wonder that 80% of businesses that locate in Belfast choose to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Scottish Government announces UKREiiF involvement May 3, 2022 The Scottish Government is set to showcase the country’s investment and development opportunities to domestic and international investors, funders and developers at the inaugural UKREiiF event. Taking place between the 17-19th May 2022 the event will facilitation introductions to drive sustainable and transformational economic growth across the UK. The Government’s Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Question Time with Dr Manoj Joshi, chair of the Bradford Economic Partnership May 3, 2022 Dr Manoj Joshi DL is the new Chair of the Bradford District Economic Partnership. Dr Joshi will be championing the economic potential of the district, leading on clean growth, and working with partners to develop a new economic strategy. He brings extensive experience across a broad range of leadership roles and has been the Board […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bringing green skills to the forefront of development May 3, 2022 The UN Sustainable Development Goals have become a touchpoint for those in the sector that are working to create nature-based solutions as a means to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergencies. In order to achieve this, the built environment sector needs green skills in the right places. The Landscape Institute’s aim, through the work of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sustainability Data: an untapped resource May 3, 2022 The construction industry exists to give humanity an environment in which to thrive, and there is no doubt that we have risen to that challenge. Unfortunately, typically there is no action without consequence and what is abundantly clear is that in pursuit of our goal the buildings and infrastructure that we have delivered have had […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
South East consortium and UKBCSD launch “Sustainable Homes Matrix” May 3, 2022 In early 2021 South East Consortium (SEC) began their first programme of research projects with the aim of tackling three challenging topics impacting the housing sector. SEC launched the final guidance document from their Climate Challenge working group in March 2022. The Sustainable Homes Matrix sets out a sustainable approach to delivering homes that are […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
