Brand-new accommodation housing 275 students could be coming to Leeds city centre as part of a huge £300 million development.
The public are being asked to have their say on the latest phase of the plans. The Soyo mixed-use development has been under construction since 2019, reports Business Live.
It is set to deliver one million square feet of space to live and work, with housing, shops and restaurants, and some of the largest landscaped open spaces in the city. As part of the latest plans for Soyo, Caddick Group is inviting residents to help shape proposals for 'Block D'.
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The student accommodation, made up of around 275 rooms, would include a mix of studio and cluster apartments. A 24-hour gym would be available on-site as well as access to wellness initiatives, key fob secure entry and access to staff.
Caddick said the design of the block will be in keeping with other parts of the overall Soyo scheme, helping to enhance the new district while also using low-carbon energy sources to meet sustainability commitments.
Phase one of the Soyo development - Moda New York Square - is already complete and phase two - for Hestia - is under construction. The project has already supported 700 jobs for local Leeds residents, with £43.7m spent via local supply chain networks.
Alistair Smith, associate director at Caddick Developments, said: "Soyo is an entirely new neighbourhood for Leeds, helping to regenerate a key gateway to the city and enhance the cultural quarter. Our ambitious plans have already seen residents move into New York Square, and these new proposals - which will see high-quality student living brought to the site - will further enhance the vibrancy of the area. We look forward to working with colleagues and stakeholders to bring these plans to life."
The public has until November 16 to respond to the consultation. It can be viewed here.
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