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WELCOME Today s event provides early information about our aim to create a vibrant new city centre destination on our 5.86 acre (2.37 ha) site in Holbeck, in the heart of South Bank Leeds.

More recently Holbeck has been cut off by railways and major roads - it s time to find different ways to open up the area, create new linkages and new opportunities for the local community.

1 WELCOME Today s event provides early information about our aim to create a vibrant new city centre destination on our 5.86 acre (2.37 ha) site in Holbeck, in the heart of South Bank Leeds. We want to reinvigorate the area for living and working. Holbeck is rich in history, community spirit and architectural gems, and was the dynamic engine of the city s industrial past. More recently Holbeck has been cut off by railways and major roads - it s time to find different ways to open up the area, create new linkages and new opportunities for the local community. We want to improve the environment and provide an attractive place to live, work, walk through and enjoy. The team is here today to discuss our proposals in more detail and we are keen to understand your ideas. Please chat to members of our team or complete a comment form. SOUTHBANK LEEDS CITY CENTRE

WHO IS CEG? WE ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING VIBRANT NEW PLACES IN LEEDS We have invested in new developments in Leeds since the turn of the millennium.

We ve been recognised and commended for our approach to masterplanning, community engagement and sensitive place-making and we continue to lead the way, investing in local schemes where we can

KIRKSTALL FORGE Working closely with Leeds City Council to transform a former industrial site into an exciting new community of 1,050 homes and 400,000 sq ft of offices, shops and leisure facilities

building the first flagship office development - it opens in autumn 2017, creating hundreds of new jobs Innovative Skills Village opens in September 2016 a hands-on construction skills training

It will create a local talent pool for apprenticeships and new jobs, delivering Leeds s future property professionals and tradespeople Next year we will start building new homes and a primary school

skills for vulnerable young people in Leeds Kirkstall Forge has secured the Gamechanger Award at the Yorkshire Property Awards as well as a national Placemaking Award for Best Mixeduse Development

scale, ambition, partnership and environmental values.

2 WHO IS CEG? WE ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING VIBRANT NEW PLACES IN LEEDS We have invested in new developments in Leeds since the turn of the millennium. We re on-site delivering the 400m Kirkstall Forge development and we manage a successful office campus at Thorpe Park Leeds. We ve been recognised and commended for our approach to masterplanning, community engagement and sensitive place-making and we continue to lead the way, investing in local schemes where we can deliver local benefits. KIRKSTALL FORGE Working closely with Leeds City Council to transform a former industrial site into an exciting new community of 1,050 homes and 400,000 sq ft of offices, shops and leisure facilities Worked in partnership with LCC, WYCA, the LEP and other stakeholders to deliver the first new rail stations in West Yorkshire in a decade at Kirkstall Forge and nearby Apperley Bridge On-site and building the first flagship office development - it opens in autumn 2017, creating hundreds of new jobs Innovative Skills Village opens in September 2016 a hands-on construction skills training facility where teenagers as young as 14 can learn skills by working alongside developers, builders, architects and engineers. It will create a local talent pool for apprenticeships and new jobs, delivering Leeds s future property professionals and tradespeople Next year we will start building new homes and a primary school linked to the Ruth Gorse Academy CEG is supporting the Skill Mill project the team is undertaking environmental and clearance work at Kirkstall Forge helping to boost employment opportunities and skills for vulnerable young people in Leeds Kirkstall Forge has secured the Gamechanger Award at the Yorkshire Property Awards as well as a national Placemaking Award for Best Mixeduse Development The judging panel, which includes urban designers, planners, housebuilders, regeneration companies, the Prince s Regeneration Trust and (now) Historic England, said they loved the scheme s scale, ambition, partnership and environmental values. Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake said: I can t tell you how important this project is to Leeds; we are on a mission to get out and tell the world what a great place our city is. We have a project here bringing together regeneration, skills and training, jobs, houses and sustainable transport. This is exactly the sort of scheme we want to encourage in Leeds. This scheme is a great example of the way the public and private sectors can work together using innovative new ideas to regenerate brownfield sites into places which will attract people to live, work and visit so we very much look forward to seeing the development progress. Roger Marsh, OBE, Chair of Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership Kirkstall Forge is a true example of smart regeneration. The high quality office space that is being designed, coupled with the high end landscaping that will seamlessly incorporate the new development into the beautiful natural landscape, offers a real unique proposition for businesses looking to locate in the City Region

LOCAL ISSUES NORTH SOUTH CITY CENTRE DIVIDE

Aire, but the railway and rail station now

river/canal, the motorway and other major

residents in Holbeck, Beeston and Hunslet

journey SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

security fears Anti-social activities are

3 LOCAL ISSUES NORTH SOUTH CITY CENTRE DIVIDE Leeds originally grew around the River Aire, but the railway and rail station now split the city, with Holbeck and South Bank suffering as a result of the barriers presented by the rail infrastructure, the river/canal, the motorway and other major roads This has made it more difficult for residents in Holbeck, Beeston and Hunslet to access opportunities through an easy journey SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS The walk from Holbeck to the city centre is unappealing the environment is unattractive, poorly lit and there are security fears Anti-social activities are rife in some areas Undeveloped and neglected sites have compounded the issues

MAKING HOLBECK FLOURISH AGAIN NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN As an important centre for business services and innovation, Leeds needs to keep growing and making the most of its existing advantages.

These include: Increased prosperity brings jobs and higher standards of living and it s now time for the south of the city to flourish again. Our development is a major opportunity for change.

community facilities, a choice of quality but affordable housing, a variety of local job opportunities, all set Creating a well-connected, thriving and attractive community in a green environment,

Vision statement Holbeck Neighbourhood Plan: draft 4 May 2016 04 May 2016 Holbeck Neighbourhood Plan: Pre-Submission Draft 1 of 78 LEEDS STATION SOUTHBANK LEEDS CITY Y CENTRE Objectives for a variety

4 MAKING HOLBECK FLOURISH AGAIN NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN As an important centre for business services and innovation, Leeds needs to keep growing and making the most of its existing advantages. Although the CEG: South Bank site does not lie within the boundary of the Holbeck Neighbourhood Plan, there are great opportunities for us to complement and support its general aims. These include: Increased prosperity brings jobs and higher standards of living and it s now time for the south of the city to flourish again. Our development is a major opportunity for change. We want to help support the vision of the Holbeck Neighbourhood Forum: To make Holbeck a more attractive and healthier place for everyone, it will have a thriving local centre with a range of community facilities, a choice of quality but affordable housing, a variety of local job opportunities, all set Creating a well-connected, thriving and attractive community in a green environment, respecting the heritage and local character of the area, and well connected to the city centre and adjoining neighbourhoods. Vision statement Holbeck Neighbourhood Plan: draft 4 May May 2016 Holbeck Neighbourhood Plan: Pre-Submission Draft 1 of 78 LEEDS STATION SOUTHBANK LEEDS CITY Y CENTRE Objectives for a variety of job opportunities - We can help to create an environment which encourages investment and entrepreneurship, attracting new businesses and improving the appearance of existing businesses through improving boundary treatments. Vacant sites could be improved by facilitating temporary uses or environmental treatment. Objectives for a green environment - We can help to create green corridors to provide attractive and safe pedestrian routes. Objectives for a well-connected neighbourhood - We can help to improve accessibility and safety of pedestrian links and cycle ways within the area and to surrounding neighbourhoods and the city centre/south Bank. There may be opportunities to assist with improving bus services to shopping centres, other neighbourhoods and the city centre. Objectives for respecting the heritage and local character: We can help support the intention to recognise and enhance local distinctiveness and character, and help provide opportunities around which future regeneration and redevelopment of this area can be promoted. HOLBECK NEIGHBOURHOOD AREA

THE OPPORTUNITY JOBS AND SKILLS Burberry is relocating and expanding its trenchcoat production facilities, bringing manufacturing back to the heart of Holbeck

companies to the area, creating more jobs CEG s commitment to South Bank is a commitment to Leeds and its communities As with our Kirkstall Forge development,

and apprenticeship opportunities on the doorstep HOLBECK SITE REDEFINING THE CITY CENTRE This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at South Bank Leeds can double the

This is something no other UK city has the capacity to achieve This site provides a crucial link between Holbeck, the rail station and city centre Our local

5 THE OPPORTUNITY JOBS AND SKILLS Burberry is relocating and expanding its trenchcoat production facilities, bringing manufacturing back to the heart of Holbeck We will provide business space, shops, services, cafés, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities and a range of homes to support Burberry and attract other companies to the area, creating more jobs CEG s commitment to South Bank is a commitment to Leeds and its communities As with our Kirkstall Forge development, we will work in partnership with Employment Leeds to provide on-site training during construction to benefit local people creating education, training, skills and apprenticeship opportunities on the doorstep HOLBECK SITE REDEFINING THE CITY CENTRE This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at South Bank Leeds can double the size of Leeds city centre. This is something no other UK city has the capacity to achieve This site provides a crucial link between Holbeck, the rail station and city centre Our local team will create a destination location combining leisure, retail, food and drink, with creative workspace and a city centre lifestyle we can bring the early growth that the city needs Visitors to Leeds who arrive by existing rail services will see this central gateway as a new city centre location

THE STORY SO FAR HERITAGE, CHARACTER AND QUALITY Although there are

conservation area, much of the CEG: South Bank site has a less

complement historic buildings elsewhere in the area whilst preserving

Marshalls Mill and the Round Foundry help to create a unique THE BECK

historic industrial identity that is being positively contributed to by

destination and our 2004 2009 PRESENT 2016 proposals will seek to

textile history with iconic new buildings and 2000 2007 innovative

INDUSTRIAL HOLBECK THE ROUND FOUNDRY GRANARY WHARF SOUTH ENTRANCE The

missed when the site was not in our ownership.

6 THE STORY SO FAR HERITAGE, CHARACTER AND QUALITY Although there are important heritage buildings close by and part of the site lies in a conservation area, much of the CEG: South Bank site has a less characterful base We can create modern and exciting architecture to complement historic buildings elsewhere in the area whilst preserving and enhancing the conservation area Tower Works, Temple Works, Marshalls Mill and the Round Foundry help to create a unique THE BECK SITE CLEARANCE BRIDGEWATER PLACE TOWER WORKS / IRON WORKS / CTP SCHEME historic industrial identity that is being positively contributed to by new prominent buildings such as Candle House This is a key city centre destination and our PRESENT 2016 proposals will seek to combine some of the area s extensive industrial, riverside, rail and textile history with iconic new buildings and innovative public spaces, befitting of a new city quarter KEYSTONE DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIAL HOLBECK THE ROUND FOUNDRY GRANARY WHARF SOUTH ENTRANCE The opportunity to develop CEG: South Bank in the last boom cycle was missed when the site was not in our ownership... Now is the time to build upon recent development interest in the area. The Yorkshire Hub (HS2/3) can become the keystone in the future of Leeds South Bank.

HS3 (Northern Powerhouse Rail) and other

opportunities In advance of any new rail

area ARRIVAL OF HS2 The anticipated arrival

sustainable place to invest, work, study,

This is an unrivalled location for growth,

offer Bus routes along Whitehall Road and

bus routes are being explored to benefit

STATION N O A Temple Works B Globe Road C

Bridgewater Place G City Square H Town Hall

7 TRANSPORT The new southern entrance to Leeds City Station, the proposed HS2 and HS3 (Northern Powerhouse Rail) and other developments are pivotal regeneration opportunities In advance of any new rail investment or new development, CEG: South Bank already benefits from its central location and is poised to enhance the wider area ARRIVAL OF HS2 The anticipated arrival of HS2 further consolidates the opportunity for Leeds South Bank. This will act as the new gateway to Leeds. The vision for Leeds South Bank is to provide an attractive, dynamic and sustainable place to invest, work, study, play and live. This is an unrivalled location for growth, close to Leeds City Station, the River Aire, the Leeds Liverpool Canal and the green pedestrian and cycle linkages they offer Bus routes along Whitehall Road and Neville Street provide good access and new bus routes are being explored to benefit Holbeck SOUTHBANK LEEDS CITY CENTRE LEEDS STATION N O A Temple Works B Globe Road C Tower Works D Park Square E Burberry Site F Bridgewater Place G City Square H Town Hall I First Direct Arena J Kirkgate Market K Leeds Dock L Printworks Campus M Crown Point Retail Park N Victoria Quarter O Trinity VIADUCT SOUTH BANK LEEDS ED

OUR VISION The city legacy of wool and flax, weaving, tailoring and commerce is an inspiring foundation for our approach.

to encourage a thriving sense of community A variety of uses are possible - homes, hotels, creative workspaces, craftbusiness workshops, digital and

conservation areas in the east and south, the mid-rise proposals within new neighbouring developments, and the taller buildings around the canal and to

We will strike a careful balance between buildings, provision of green spaces and innovative public realm so that a strong sense of identity can be

around the UK: In Leeds at Broadcasting Place FCBStudios created a mixed-use arts and residential community adjacent to a listed building the design won

also re-energised industrial and historic places such as Ditherington Flax Mill the forerunner of Temple Works and the world s oldest steel frame

8 OUR VISION The city legacy of wool and flax, weaving, tailoring and commerce is an inspiring foundation for our approach. A mix of large and smaller-scale buildings using a coordinated architectural approach will be planned within a townscape setting of strong public areas to encourage a thriving sense of community A variety of uses are possible - homes, hotels, creative workspaces, craftbusiness workshops, digital and creative industries, university-related space as well as regional and national office uses The range of proposed buildings will respond to the conservation areas in the east and south, the mid-rise proposals within new neighbouring developments, and the taller buildings around the canal and to the west, promoting a suite of buildings around quality public realm. We will strike a careful balance between buildings, provision of green spaces and innovative public realm so that a strong sense of identity can be forged River Aire Leeds and Liverpool Canal Our award-winning architects, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, has developed in a number of key city centres around the UK: In Leeds at Broadcasting Place FCBStudios created a mixed-use arts and residential community adjacent to a listed building the design won the International Tall Building of the Year award in 2010, seeing off competition from some of the world s most prestigious buildings FCB Studios has also re-energised industrial and historic places such as Ditherington Flax Mill the forerunner of Temple Works and the world s oldest steel frame structure and Middleport Pottery, which has received regional and national RIBA awards and heritage/ conservation awards from Placemaking, Civic Trust, Museum and Heritage, and Europa Nostra Hol Beck Lower Rise Higher Rise Medium Rise Proposed heights Site Proposed Connectivity Viaduct Connecting Green Spaces

CREATING A STRONG ENVIRONMENT AND BETTER CONNECTIVITY Characterful places - integrating waterfronts, Hol Beck and railway infrastructure into the

cyclist facilities safe, secure and attractive environments with footpaths linking to the city centre, cycle parking and lockers Safe environments -

heritage, waterside and potentially viaduct-related walks, as well as connections over the canal and an improved interface with Holbeck High Line - not

alongside a range of purposebuilt family apartments designed specifically to provide for the needs of families with children and drawing on

9 CREATING A STRONG ENVIRONMENT AND BETTER CONNECTIVITY Characterful places - integrating waterfronts, Hol Beck and railway infrastructure into the public realm to create variety Dynamic and vibrant urban quarter - focused on skills, innovation, craft, culture and living Better walking routes and cyclist facilities safe, secure and attractive environments with footpaths linking to the city centre, cycle parking and lockers Safe environments - reduce speeds along Water Lane and Globe Road so that the area is more enjoyable to travel through and spend time in Inspired public realm - using heritage, waterside and potentially viaduct-related walks, as well as connections over the canal and an improved interface with Holbeck High Line - not prejudicing a future proposal for a connecting highline on Network Rail s viaduct Family friendly - providing a safe environment to live in and visit alongside a range of purposebuilt family apartments designed specifically to provide for the needs of families with children and drawing on international best practice. A proportion of homes will be affordable for families on lower incomes Bath Road Globe Road Water Lane River Aire Leeds and Liverpool Canal Hol Beck

10 AMBITION Your views - we welcome the thoughts of local people in terms of how you would like this area of the city centre to be appreciated WORLDWIDE PRECEDENTS Learn from example a nod to successful worldwide city centre developments that provide new jobs, homes, leisure and skills/training opportunities for nearby communities and new residents Unique - use river, canal, railway and manufacturing heritage, as well as exploring new market opportunities such as Yorkshire s historic textile/tailoring and university links Landmark development - new buildings befitting of the city centre gateway location Quality - our team of consultants is working hard to deliver best practice and best-in-class design Remodelling Holbeck s industrial roots - to create employment and productivity and provision of nearby housing for the growing workforce for this and the next generation s new entrepreneurship and talents

This open space within the site may include: Pocket parks and a public square A new linear route along Hol Beck New greener walkways from Holbeck into the city centre, connecting with the towpath

11 DELIVERING COMMUNITY BENEFITS CEG is very keen to connect with the existing local communities to discuss how its new development is planned. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE A significant proportion of the site will be devoted to public realm and new green spaces. This open space within the site may include: Pocket parks and a public square A new linear route along Hol Beck New greener walkways from Holbeck into the city centre, connecting with the towpath Community safety and convenience will be encouraged through natural surveillance, active street frontages and principles of design. We are committed in the shorter term to improving the environment around our site, for example through our work with the Skill Mill. We welcome your ideas. ON-SITE TRAINING AND EDUCATION In addition to providing on-going opportunities for young people working with the Skill Mill at Holbeck, we will link to the Kirkstall Forge Skills Village. This will provide local schools, such as the South Leeds Academy and the Ruth Gorse Academy, with the opportunity to provide vocational work experience within a construction environment. It will train the city s future architects, engineers, builders and tradespeople and provide a local talent pool for future apprenticeship opportunities. ECONOMIC BENEFITS CEG: South Bank will bring significant regeneration and local economic growth, our indicative figures at this stage show it will deliver in the order of: 01 CONSTRUCTION BENEFITS 130 Jobs Direct Employment [estimated to create 130 FTE construction jobs] 195 Jobs Indirect/Induced Employment [195 FTE jobs could be created in the supply chain] c. 120m Construction Value [estimated total cost of construction] m EXPENDITURE BENEFITS First Occupation Expenditure on goods and services to make a house feel like home a proportion of which would be captured locally 9.9m Estimated Net Additional Resident Expenditure within local shops and services [per annum] Economic Output [expected additional Gross Value Added (GVA) per annum from direct and indirect jobs] 16.9m GVA 130 Jobs New Operational Jobs supported by increased resident expenditure in the local area 03 OPERATIONAL BENEFITS 2, m 800 Economic Output New Operational Jobs [2,750 new operational FTE jobs supported by the commercial uses] Indirect/Induced Employment [800 FTE jobs supported in the local supply chain] (GVA per annum) [expected additional] 04 LOCAL AUTHORITY REVENUE BENEFITS 4.4m New Homes Bonus Payments to LPA [over a 6 year period] Additional Council Tax Revenues [per annum] 690, k Additional Business Rate Revenue [per annum]

GET INVOLVED The site offers a sustainable city centre location for new homes, new employers, shopping and leisure facilities, helping to keep Leeds s economy growing.

The views of the local community are important we want to know if you agree with our aspirations which include: Improving pedestrian and cycling connectivity to make it easier and more attractive to

create employment in offices and other business space, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants Creating a safe, family-friendly environment we want families to live and visit this area.

centre that combines living, working, shopping, eating and drinking with attractive places to walk, rest and enjoy We welcome your views on what changes you would like to see in the wider area.

12 GET INVOLVED The site offers a sustainable city centre location for new homes, new employers, shopping and leisure facilities, helping to keep Leeds s economy growing. If you have any questions about the proposals, please ask a member of the team at any of our events. The views of the local community are important we want to know if you agree with our aspirations which include: Improving pedestrian and cycling connectivity to make it easier and more attractive to travel from Holbeck to our development, the rail station and the city centre Providing new job opportunities in addition to the arrival of Burberry s new manufacturing facility, our development will create employment in offices and other business space, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants Creating a safe, family-friendly environment we want families to live and visit this area. We will plan for some new family homes and deliver green spaces and public plazas that are attractive and well-lit Delivering a new world-class destination location for the south-west of the city centre that combines living, working, shopping, eating and drinking with attractive places to walk, rest and enjoy We welcome your views on what changes you would like to see in the wider area. Please complete a questionnaire and provide your comments and any ideas you may have. Please hand in your questionnaire today or post it back before the 8th July to CEG: South Bank Consultation, First Floor, The Exchange, Station Parade, Harrogate, HG1 1TS All of the exhibition materials can be viewed on our website: You can also laura.kenny@ceg.co.uk or call if you have any questions. Thank you.

WELCOME. This is what you said when we asked about the importance of our key aims for the site: Improving pedestrian and cycling connectivity

WELCOME. This is what you said when we asked about the importance of our key aims for the site: Improving pedestrian and cycling connectivity WELCOME Today s event provides an update on the proposals for a vibrant new city centre destination on the 2.36 hectare site in Holbeck, in the heart of the South Bank. Over 80 people attended our consultation