The changing face of Nottingham's 'lively' East Side has been described by locals as its 'unbelievable' transformation continues. Two large student accommodation projects are currently under construction with 354 student bedrooms being built at the former Housing Aid site on Lower Parliament Street and a further 215 at Nelson Court next to Sneinton Market.
They are the latest on a long list of student blocks to spring up in the eastern part of the city, with further buildings currently in the planning process along Glasshouse Street. A total of 401 student rooms could be built in Rick Street, opposite the Victoria Centre parking entrance and another 568 will replace a complex of offices on King Edward Street.
Local residents had mixed thoughts on the rapidly changing area on the eastern edge of the city centre. June de'Ath, 74, from West Bridgford, thought the level of change in the city was unbelievable. "I can't believe all these buildings are for students, it's a lot in this one area. You can see all the students on the weekends - the city is full and very lively.
