KPF: Thinking Outside The Box To Create Communities & Neighbourhoods Jan 6, 2021 One of the stand-out moments of our Oxford Cambridge Corridor Development Conference was a unique look into design, planning and development through the eyes of global architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. With experience of working on some of the world’s most exciting projects – especially within the technology, innovation and educational districts field – […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
YG Developments Q&A: 5 New Projects, Placemaking & Enhancing Local Ecology Jan 4, 2021 Ahead of their involvement in the South Coast Economic Growth and Development Conference we’re been speaking to Kristi Roger – Director at YG Development – looking at their ongoing projects across the region, their focus on creating desirable places to live, work and play, and their focus on enhancing local habitats…. Q. YG Developments is […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Catesby Estates Announce Plans For New Housing Project Dec 20, 2020 Strategic land promotion firm Catesby Estates are looking to unlock a large site in Bishops Green for around 400 homes. The firm is working alongside the owner of Bishops Green Farm in Basingstoke and Deane and they’re looking to get planning permission for the development. The firm need to get the site allocated in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£200m Film Studios Planned For Thames Valley Science Park Dec 19, 2020 The University of Reading has signed a deal with US investor Commonwealth Real Estate to develop a £200m film studios at their Thames Valley Science Park campus. The complex, which could open as early as 2022, will be known at Shinfield Studios. Professor Robert Van de Noort, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Reading and speaker […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bedford’s Vision For 2050 – At The Centre Of The OxCam Corridor Dec 10, 2020 Following our hugely successful Oxford Cambridge Corridor Development Conference we’ve been hearing from one of the attendees – Richard Murdock, Planning Director at Woods Hardwick – on his event experience, the positivity surrounding the corridor and the need for Bedford to have a push in the right direction.… Panel discussions throughout the day considered how […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Oxford Cambridge Arc Vision Unveiled – Creating “World-Leading Innovation Economy” Oct 5, 2020 The Oxford to Cambridge Arc, which the Chancellor of the Exchequer described as a “key economic priority” for the country, has unveiled its bold vision in a prospectus that has been submitted to Government. The Arc’s ambition is to unlock the potential of its assets to create a world-leading innovation economy – and all will […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Strawberry Star Secures £75m For Lu2on Project Sep 20, 2020 Developer Strawberry Star has secured £75m of funding from Cheyne Capital that will help deliver Phase One of their Lu2on mixed-use scheme in Luton – set to complete next year. The firm – who’re speaking at our upcoming Luton Development Plans Event – are transforming a 6.8-acre site and once complete the whole scheme will […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Council Plan Mass Transit System Unlocking Major Development Projects Aug 9, 2020 Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is planning a mass transit system along the A30 as they look to utilise infrastructure to unlock multiple development projects near Junction 7 of the M3. The Council is planning to draw up a “proactive strategic vision” that will focus heavily on infrastructure needs to ensure the major development ambitions […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government Backed Thames Estuary Launches Plan To Drive Economic Growth Jul 21, 2020 Thames Estuary has potential to create 1.5m jobs and £115bn GVA to UK economy Dedicated Growth Board, led by Government-appointed Envoy Kate Willard, plans to deliver greenest, most productive Estuary in the world Action Plan, ‘The Green Blue’, sets out vision for driving sustainable, economic growth; regenerating infrastructure; and improving transport and connectivity Major conference […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Retirement Villages Group Secures Site For £90m Development Jul 5, 2020 Developer Retirement Villages Group (RVG) has purchased a site in Surrey as they plan to bring forward a £90m later life living scheme. Plans for the site will see a new retirement living led mixed-use scheme which will include: 199 apartments [emaillocker id=”71749″] Wellness centre Pubic realm with pedestrianised square Retail and leisure space Library […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
