Latest images of £60m urban quarter revealed

New artist impressions of Capital&Centric’s £60m urban quarter next to Stoke-on-Trent’s train station have been revealed.

They give a first glimpse inside the apartments planned for the Goods Yard neighbourhood as well as a new view of the community, set to include works spaces, shops, bars, cafes and a new public square.

The Goods Yard is one of Stoke-on-Trent’s ‘Levelling Up’ investment opportunities being showcased this week at MIPIM, the global real estate conference in France.

Set to transform the Swift House site, plans for the Goods Yard have already been submitted by social impact developers Capital&Centric and are shortly set to be considered by city councillors.

If approved, construction could start this summer, backed by £16m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.

Tim Heatley, co-founder of Capital&Centric, said: “The Goods Yard is going to be ace. We’ve set out to create a genuine community, with super high-quality, design-led homes in the heart of the Stoke-on-Trent. We’ve packed in everything to support that lifestyle, from shops, cafes and co-working spaces, to green hangouts to host outdoor events and commercial spaces for new start-ups.

“We’ve made rapid progress as we know this is a levelling up priority. In just 12 months, we’ve worked closely with the Council on a neighbourhood that we think local communities can be proud of, consulted and submitted an application. We’re ready to get on site this summer. It’s fab that the government have recognised our ability to redefine Stoke-on-Trent and backed our vision with levelling up support.”

Plans for the Goods Yard include:
The Goods Yard Living: 174 apartments for rent, with a mix of 1,2 and 3-bed homes. The new building is planned to feature private resident gardens, as well as resident facilities such as a café or bike repair shop, alongside other uses such as a gym or convenience store.
Signal Box: A café-bar in what is currently a derelict Network Rail signal box.
Vaults Warehouse: Restoration of the stunning, locally-listed, brick vaulted, below ground warehouse to create a combined work space and leisure venue.
Canalside Jetty: Opening up the water’s edge to the public and creating a potential mooring point for visiting canal boats or a water taxi.
The Pavilion: A contemporary building with an industrial feel that will provide 5,000sq.ft. of floor area in a double height space that will be made available for workspace and/or leisure uses.
The Goods Yard Square: A bustling public square at the heart of the site, with seating, gardens and spaces for pop-up events, with pedestrian and cycle links to the surrounding area
Hotel: A 150-bed hotel (to be delivered as part of Phase 2)