A development opportunity to create a new, vibrant, mixed use quarter around the Cathedral in Blackburn Town Centre. Blackburn Cathedral Quarter First Phase Development Area Train Station Blackburn Cathedral Bus Station Station Car Park Blackburn Cathedral Quarter A unique development opportunity at the heart of Blackburn Town Centre Blackburn town centre is currently the focus of several Proposals for the area will include: major development proposals that will bring substantial The established plans for Cathedral accommodation, investment to help realise the towns position as a strong private residential and office uses on Cathedral land sub-regional centre for retailing, leisure, employment and urban living. Blackburn Cathedral Quarter represents a A new transport interchange adjacent to the train station major opportunity for revitalising the town centre. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Blackburn Offices Cathedral Developments and English Partnerships seek Leisure a development partner to deliver an imaginative, well designed, sensitive and sustainable mixed used develop- Hotel ment based on the unique setting of this conservation Residential area around the Cathedral and adjacent to the town’s main shopping centre. The first phase opportunity extends over Ancillary Retail an area of approximately 7.5ha within a wider regeneration High quality public realm area of 17.2ha. Blackburn Cathedral Quarter Expectations Selection Process Instructions Blackburn with Darwen Borough A preferred developer will be select- Please follow the instructions in the Council, Blackburn Cathedral Devel- ed through a 2 stage process. In this PQQ attached and complete as re- opments and English Partnerships instance Expressions of Interest are quested. When completed, 3 copies of are seeking a development partner sought from potential development the PQQ together with a CD copy and to work with them to develop a high partners through the completion of all accompanying documents should quality new quarter based around the enclosed PQQ. Interested parties be submitted by 1pm on Thursday Blackburn Cathedral and the rail will be expected to demonstrate a 14th June 2007 to: station. This forms an important track record in successfully delivering part of Blackburn town centre and major mixed-use schemes, working Emma Fiedler presents a significant opportunity in partnership with the public sector King Sturge LLP for developing a business, leisure and to show a strong commitment to One Piccadilly Gardens and residential area that sets a qual- urban regeneration and sustainabil- Manchester ity standard for the town. ity principles. M1 1RG Expressions of Interest are expected Development Agreement Please direct any questions to from developers and design teams The site will be offered as a series of Emma Fiedler at the above address or with a track record in delivering Development Agreements followed by emailing: innovative mixed use schemes and by a lease arrangement and subject [email protected] in working in historic and con- to contract. servation areas. Teams wishing to progress to the full tenders stage will have to demonstrate an appre- ciation of high quality design and sustainability along side an ability to deliver complex urban schemes. To be replaced.