Bradford City Village progresses
Bradford Council and ECF, the partnership between Homes England, Legal & General, and Muse, have signed a development agreement to kick-start phase one of the city centre development.
The City Village regeneration project will create 1,000 homes and three community parks, alongside shops, cafés, restaurants, and offices.
The scheme is a collaborative partnership between Bradford Council, ECF, Homes England and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).
The wider project team includes 5plus Architects, re-form Landscape Architecture, Avison Young, Cushman & Wakefield, and Turner & Townsend.
ECF will now submit a planning application in spring 2025, following a second phase of public consultation.
Bradford Council leader, Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, said: “This is an exciting step forward in our vision to create a healthy, sustainable and friendly neighbourhood.
“City Village is a transformative regeneration programme which will re-define the city centre… It shows the direction of Bradford for the next 10 years – quality housing, more public and green spaces with a strong cultural offer, creating the quality of city centre living that our residents need and deserve.
“We’re delighted to be moving forward on City Village, as part of a much bigger picture of regeneration across Bradford with current programmes like One City Park complete, and the pedestrianisation works due to finish soon.”
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said: “Thanks to partnership working and the power of devolution, we’re unlocking millions of pounds of investment to regenerate communities, raise living standards, build more homes and grow our economy. Bradford City Village will be a gamechanger for West Yorkshire as we work to build a stronger, brighter region.”
Sir Michael Lyons, chair of ECF, said: “City Village is Bradford’s most ambitious regeneration project in generations.
“We’re excited to continue to work with the Council, Homes England and West Yorkshire Combined Authority to help Bradford realise its full potential, transforming the city centre into a safe, sustainable and inclusive place where people will want to live, as well as work and visit.”
