LEEDS as one If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. We are the heart of the Northern Powerhouse. We are so lucky to be positioned at the centre of one of the strongest and most resilient economies in Europe and within one of the most beautiful regions in the world. There is strength all around us. The cities and towns of Yorkshire provide a diversity of skills, landscapes and experiences that add to our own. The great cities and infrastructure of the North enable a shared talent pool and international connectivity that benefits us all. Individually we are strong, together we are a force. Our vision is for a strong economy and compassionate City. Leeds is built on a heritage as a financial centre, a leading manufacturing base and a healthcare innovator. This has fuelled a growth of 40% in the last decade alone. Our city is young and getting younger building even more enterprising, innovative and digitally aware generations creating our future economies in data analytics, healthtech, advanced manufacturing and fintech. This is a special place to be. The place that inspired Hockney and Moore. The place bidding to be the Capital of Culture 2023. It embraces diversity and puts children and young people at its heart. Our future has only just begun. Developments like HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) will act as catalysts for the next stage of the journey. Leeds is a great place to live and visit today and it’s going to be an incredible place to be tomorrow. We want you to be part of that future.
Let’s move forward together. As one. Councillor Judith Blake & Tom Riordan as one Newcastle Sunderland POWERHOUSE
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We sit proudly at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse. This economic region is the tenth largest in the EU with a heritage of innovation and a talent base focused on the future. Lancaster Its 29 universities educate Harrogate 521,000 young minds and York produce 78,000 brilliant Bradford graduates every year. Halifax Our region is one of the most LEEDS internationally connected Hull economies by air, sea and rail. Huddersfield Welcome to the North. Wakefield Liverpool Manchester Barnsley
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* Sustainable cities 2016 ** Leeds City Region population 3.1 million. 7 million people within 1 hour drive *** Cities Outlook 2015 **** Centre for Cities 2017 City Outlook DIVERCITY Leeds is a City with diversity at its heart. Diverse in ethnicity, with over 75 ethnic groups representing just under 11.6% of the total population. Diverse in economic strengths with the highest ratio of private to public jobs in the UK and a global heritage in manufacturing, finance and healthcare. Our working age population is increasing at a higher rate than both the EU as a whole and key cities such as Berlin, Madrid, YOUNG AND GETTING YOUNGER and Milan. Our region is one of the youngest in the UK providing a talent pool that is more digitally skilled and enterprising than Leeds ever before. The impact of this is a growing student base, 11.9% a dynamic start up culture and a more vibrant environment. 2012-2015 Brussels 5.03% 2011-2015 Berlin 4.04% 2011-2015 Amsterdam 3.63% 2011-2014 Vienna 3.12% 2011-2014 EU 2.9% 2002-2015 Madrid 2.12% 2011-2014 Stockholm 2% 2011-2014 THE SMART CITY Our knowledge economy has transformed this city. We are a global centre of expertise for data analytics and 36% of our research is considered world class. We also have the largest concentration of technology jobs and largest higher education cluster in the UK outside of London. University of the Year 2017
OF THE WORKING POPULATION 35% IS EDUCATED TO DEGREE LEVEL. ARE WITH A MARKET CAPITALISATION OF OVER LISTED
WITH A MARKET ON AIM CAPITALISATION OF OVER THAT’S MORE THAN ANY OTHER UNIVERSITY IN THE UK We’re located here because of the access to skills. We’ve never had The location, access to talent a problem recruiting the people and business support available we want. 33% of our R&D team is here has enabled us to achieve Leeds University Alumni. They are a growth rate of 20-25% a great testimonial for the bespoke engineering skills developed here. Han Yan, General Manager, Powerlink
Eric Hawthorn, Managing Director, Radio Design Ltd Our future is built on our heritage. Our diversity and youth is creating a generation of talent innovating in healthcare, financial services and manufacturing to reimagine ways of working. Our infrastructure has evolved to support these sectors and together we are seeing our city move into the future as one.
To be the most creative and innovative, technology depends on people from all walks of life coming together.
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Digital Infrastructure - IX Leeds hosting 35% of UK Internet traffic - Open data institute - Institute for Data Analytics - 100 megabit and gigabit broadband - Centre for Precision Technologies - Leeds Data Mill Advanced Manufacturing - National Facility for Innovative Robotic Systems - Institute for Materials Research - AMRC Advanced Manufacturing Catapult
- Home to one of Europe’s largest teaching hospitals Heritage - 138 Centres of Excellence in healthcare in the region - Home to 30 national and international banks - 4 of the 5 NHS headquarters in LCR FinTech - UK’s largest financial and professional centre - Largest manufacturing base in the UK outside london - 7000 manufacturing businesses
Skills Development - Largest higher education cluster in the UK outside the capital. Data Analytics - 35% of working population is educated to degree level. - 521,000 students in Northern Powerhouse.
Raw Material Healthtech - Largest workforce outside the capital. - Young and getting younger. Leeds has a long history of collaboration between the public and private sector to unlock opportunities and deliver economic growth. Joint Venture vehicles have enabled us to use the industry’s best expertise Our future has only just begun. to deliver our corporate estate and grade A schemes Developments like HS2 and and we have created bespoke investment packages to share the risks and the rewards of development. Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) will act as catalysts From the delivery of the award winning Leeds Arena which contributes over £25m p.a to the for the next stage of the journey Leeds economy, through to working with partners and we want you to be part to unlock the Aire Valley enterprise zone, bringing a vibrant business hub to the region, we see of that future. opportunities everywhere and work with investors and developers to make them happen. Tom Riordan, CEO, Leeds
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KEY THORP ARCH ESTATE – Proposed residential redevelopment for c 1500 dwellings, as part of a mixed use business park over 155 ha. EAST LEEDS EXTENSION – Major residential extension of 5,000 new dwellings supported by major infrastructure investment KIRKSTALL FORGE – Kirkstall Forge is at new neighbourhood of 1,050 new homes in Leeds, combined with 300,000 sq ft of office space and a further 100,000 sq ft of retail, leisure and community space.
THORPE PARK – 21st century business destination with major 300 unit residential development and 140 acres of parkland and public realm.
LEEDS CITY REGION ENTERPRISE ZONE –The Leeds Enterprise Zone is LEEDS one of the UK’s most strategic locations for new employment floor A1(M) space. Located at the heart of the motorway network at J45 of the M1 yet only minutes from Leeds City Centre, the EZ includes 142 hectares of prime development land capable of delivering in excess of 4.3 million sq ft of new employment floorspace. Leeds Enterprise Zone has already established itself as a proven location for manufacturing, logistics and distribution with John Lewis, Amazon, FedEx, Perspex Distribution, Mercado, Roberts Mart, Symingtons and Watershed Packaging already establishing themselves in the area.
WHITE ROSE SHOPPING CENTRE AND OFFICE PARK – One of Leeds’ foremost office locations with occupiers such as O2 and HSBC, there is 45,000 sq ft of Grade A space available for lettings at two buildings: MANCHESTER LONDON Optim and Calibre.
CAPITOL PARK – With excellent access to the M62, 8 major business and 1350 employees based at Capitol Park, the Park is split into two sites, the East and West linked by a pedestrian footway and letting opportunities available. HULL LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT – Subject to planning approval, there are proposals for a new 36.2ha commercial hub at the airport creating 5,500 new jobs at a new Airport Village, Air Innovation Park and Air Freight Park.
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DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN LEEDS CITY CENTRE KEY KIRKSTALLVICTORIA GATE PHASE 2 – Retail led mixed use development site. Hammerson exploring potential options.
QUARRY HILL – The proposal includes 106,000sq ft of offices, 35,000sq ft leisure, in excess of 700 residential units, a multi-storey car park, 7,500sq ft retail facilities, a medical centre and a series of vibrant public squares. LISBON STREET DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY – 1.12 ha cleared site. Potential to accommodate up to five buildings on plots ranging from 675m2 to 2,000m2 (buildings with estimated floor areas of 5,500m2 to 20,000m2 GIA). FORMER YORKSHIRE POST SITE – Detailed planning consent for 242 PRS dwellings by Grainger, with construction due to start this year.
WELLINGTON PLACE MEPC – 8ha site in heart of the office district, there is potential for UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS a further 2 million sq ft of offices. A64(M) HAREHILLS WHITEHALL RIVERSIDE – 1.73ha consent for 605,000 sq.ft of office development.
LATITUDE YELLOW – £70m 157,000 sq ft Grade A office scheme as part of wider scheme for 450,000 sq ft of Grade A accommodation. LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY FIRST DIRECT ARENA GLOBE ROAD – Major residential site on the Leeds Waterfront, with potential for over 750 dwellings.
CEG HOLBECK – 2.4ha mixed use site with emerging proposals for 550 residential units and 419,000 sq ft commercial. IRON WORKS – 73 unit scheme including Town Houses by Igloo. Detailed consent provided and due to start construction on site this year. LEEDS TOWN HALL
VASTINT – 9ha site with potential for large green park, c1,000 housing units, 85,000 sq ft of employment and 35,000 sq ft of leisure. LEEDS VICTORIA GATE – HUNSLET RIVERSIDE 23ha of land capable of delivering over 2,000 new housing TRINITY dwellings in the city’s South Bank. LEEDS RADIUS – Development of 224 apartments over 14 floors with commercial space at street level.
BURBERRY – Proposed location of Burberry’s manufacturing facility and potential proposals for comprehensive development of 8ha of Holbeck.
MIDLAND MILLS – Proposals for the refurbishment of Grade II listed Mill to include 27 storey tower and 205 units. DANDARA – Under construction scheme for 744 Private Rented Sector units. Due to complete 2018. BRIDGWATER PLACE CITU, CLIMATE INNOVATION DISTRICT – Waterside development including over 500 new low carbon dwellings including family housing. ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM CITY ONE – 4ha brownfield site with potential for major mixed use development. LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING HS2 – Proposed location of HS2 Station: integrating with the existing station the new combined station which will accommodate over 60m passengers a year. CITY REACH – £300m scheme including 574 private rented homes, 200 homes for market sale and 234 student spaces. LEEDS DOCK – Vibrant mixed use development along the River Aire, including HOLBECK headquarters for Sky and a leading digital hub.
HUNSLET MILL – Hunslet and Victoria Mills are a collection of landmark Grade II and II* listed buildings with potential up to 700 units through their refurbishment and development of surrounding sites. TOWER WORKS – Mixed use scheme along Leeds Waterfront at the historic Tower Works site, including160 dwellings and 127,000 sq ft commercial. M621 MUSTARD WHARF – 250 dwellings with detailed planning consent from U+l along the Leeds Liverpool Canal.
GRANARY WHARF – Award winning mixed use development and location of the Leeds Station Southern Entrance. EAST STREET SITES – Including Marsh Lane, Flax Place, Bow Street and East Street, Gateway 3 and Bridgewater Place – over 2,000 homes. A65
CITY CENTRE DISTRICTS KIRKSTALL KEY INNOVATION – Leeds Innovation District is a partnership between Leeds City Council, University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, NHS and Leeds College of Art – all of which are located in the Innovation District. Leeds’s new Innovation District will build on its existing strengths and fuse together an already flourishing area of research and enterprise, with emerging proposals for nearly £1bn of investment.
CIVIC – Mixed use destination including the city council’s headquarters, Leeds City Museum, Carriageworks theatre. Central to the district is multi-purpose public realm at Millennium Square which hosts major outdoor events and activities. A64(M) HAREHILLS INNOVATION ARENA AND GRAND – The 13,500 capacity First Direct Arena is one of the busiest multi-entertainment music venues in the UK, and was the UK’s first purpose built ‘super-theatre’ arena. Voted the best new venue in the world in 2014, the arena attracts over 1m visitors per annum, there are potential development opportunities in its vicinity. In close proximity, the Council is developing the vision for regeneration around the Grand Theatre. Opera North – England’s CIVIC National Opera company is located here. ARENA AND GRAND
CULTURAL –Destination that is home to the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Phoenix LEEDS Dance, Northern Ballet, the BBC, Leeds College of Music and Yorkshire Dance. OFFICE RETAIL AND LEISURE Ambitious proposals for a £13.6m redevelopment of West Yorkshire Playhouse to improve its appearance and access, with an extension of its facilities. Leeds City College has secured planning consent for a new campus opening in 2018, serving its digital and creative arts and health and caring services offer. With major opportunities for PRS development and in close proximity to the retail district, this is a major part of the city’s growth opportunity. CULTURAL
OFFICE – Leeds City Region the UK’s second centre for financial services, Leeds City Region is already home to 30 national and international banks, and hosts the headquarters of three of the five largest building societies. Many firms are located within the city’s office district in the Leeds west end, with further major Grade A office SOUTH BANK developments in the pipeline.
RETAIL AND LEISURE – The Victorian shopping quarter includes the architectural masterpieces of Kirkgate Market, The Corn Exchange, Victorian arcades and the award winning Victoria Gate. Home to the largest John Lewis department store outside A6110 London and a range of luxury and designer brands, the opening of Victoria Gate means Leeds jumps up to the third largest shopping destination in the UK outside HOLBECK London. In addition, Trinity Leeds has been named one of the UK’s coolest brands by CoolBrands; the influential annual list of the UK’s coolest brands. Housed under a giant iconic glass roof, Trinity Leeds is located in the heart of the city between Briggate and Albion Street. With over 300 bars and restaurants, Leeds is a premium leisure destination. M621 SOUTH BANK – Europe’s largest city centre regeneration opportunity. Proposals will double the size of Leeds City centre, create 35,000 new jobs, over 4,000 new homes. It will be the location of the proposed HS2 station that will integrate with the existing station and accommodate over 60m passengers per annum.
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