A major £148 million redevelopment of the Royal Armouries waterfront estate in Leeds has taken another significant step forward, with architecture and design practice BDP appointed to progress the ambitious scheme through its detailed design stage. The project is expected to generate substantial opportunities for the construction industry as plans advance towards a main contractor procurement process, paving the way for one of the city’s most significant cultural and conference developments. The waterfront regeneration programme includes approximately £114 million for the redevelopment of the existing Tiltyard, alongside a further £34 million investment in a new adjacent hotel. At the centre of the proposals is a new 38,000 sq ft exhibition and events hall, forming part of a much larger development that will deliver more than 86,000 sq ft of conference and events accommodation. Transforming Leeds’ Cultural and Conference Facilities The redevelopment will see the existing Tiltyard transformed into a modern, multi-level cultural, conference and events destination, capable of accommodating approximately 1,800 delegates. The new facilities will include flexible meeting and exhibition areas, hospitality accommodation and immersive visitor experiences, significantly expanding the Royal Armouries’ ability to host major conferences, exhibitions and cultural events. The adjacent hotel development will further strengthen the site’s hospitality offering, supporting visiting delegates, tourists and event organisers while contributing to the wider regeneration of Leeds Dock. Beyond the buildings themselves, the project will introduce new riverside public spaces, landscaping and improved pedestrian connections, creating a more accessible and attractive waterfront environment. These improvements are intended to strengthen the relationship between the Royal Armouries estate, Leeds Dock and the surrounding urban neighbourhoods. Complex Construction Programme Ahead A planning application is expected to be submitted in 2027, with the project moving towards the selection of a main contractor as the design progresses. One of the key construction challenges will be delivering the redevelopment while maintaining operations across the existing estate. The main Royal Armouries Museum, conference facilities and New Dock Hall are expected to remain open throughout the construction programme. This will require careful consideration of site logistics, construction sequencing, visitor access and operational safety, particularly given the waterfront location and the continued use of surrounding facilities. For the eventual main contractor and specialist supply chain, the project will present opportunities across structural engineering, mechanical and electrical services, hospitality construction, specialist fit-out, landscaping and public realm improvements. Part of a Wider £188m Investment Programme The £148 million waterfront scheme forms a central part of a wider £188 million investment programme planned for the Royal Armouries’ Leeds estate. The investment represents a substantial commitment to the city’s cultural, leisure and business tourism infrastructure, combining new commercial facilities with improvements to the surrounding built environment. For Leeds, the redevelopment has the potential to further strengthen its position as a major destination for conferences, exhibitions and cultural events, while supporting investment and regeneration around the waterfront. With BDP now progressing the detailed design, attention will turn towards the planning process and the forthcoming main contractor competition. The transformation of the Royal Armouries Tiltyard and its surrounding estate promises to deliver a major new cultural and events destination, creating a significant construction opportunity while contributing to the long-term regeneration of Leeds Dock. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Great Portland Estates (GPE) has announced plans to redevelop its Soho Square Estate in central London, delivering approximately 90,000 sq ft of premium office and retail accommodation in one of the West End’s most prominent commercial locations. The major mixed-use development will provide approximately 75,000 sq ft of modern office space alongside 15,000 sq ft of retail accommodation fronting Oxford Street, creating a new commercial destination within the heart of London’s West End. Located close to Tottenham Court Road station, the redevelopment will benefit from excellent transport connections, including access to the Elizabeth line, strengthening the area’s appeal to major office occupiers and retailers. The scheme forms part of GPE’s wider investment strategy to expand its portfolio of high-quality commercial properties in central London, complementing its existing Soho assets, including 141 Wardour Street and 16 Dufour’s Place. Demolition works are expected to commence shortly, with the completed development targeted for summer 2030. The project represents a significant investment in the transformation of existing commercial property, responding to growing demand for modern, well-connected workplaces and high-quality retail environments. The proposed office accommodation will be positioned to attract businesses seeking a flagship headquarters in the West End, while the Oxford Street retail frontage will contribute to one of London’s most established shopping destinations. Piers Blewitt, Director of Development Management at GPE, highlighted the strategic importance of the redevelopment. “This is a rare opportunity to create a flagship HQ at one of the West End’s most sought-after locations,” he said. “Just moments from Tottenham Court Road station, the scheme builds on our successful Elizabeth line strategy and responds directly to demand for best-in-class, well-connected workplaces.” Blewitt added that GPE believes the development will enter the market at an advantageous time, with the company estimating that demand for premium office accommodation will significantly exceed supply between now and 2030. For the construction and commercial property sectors, the redevelopment represents another substantial addition to London’s office and mixed-use development pipeline. The project also reinforces the continued importance of Oxford Street and Soho as destinations for commercial investment, where modern office accommodation, retail facilities and transport connectivity are central to long-term property strategies. With completion scheduled for summer 2030, GPE’s Soho Square Estate redevelopment will deliver a major new commercial building, strengthening the West End’s office market while introducing additional retail space to one of the capital’s busiest shopping districts. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Developer Muse and Homes England have taken a significant step forward with their £640 million regeneration of Slough town centre, after councillors resolved to grant planning permission for a major mixed-use development delivering 1,539 homes alongside new offices, retail facilities and extensive public spaces. The ambitious North West Quadrant scheme will transform the former Thames Valley University campus into a new residential and commercial neighbourhood, supporting the continued regeneration of Slough and strengthening its position as a major business and residential destination within the Thames Valley. Located immediately beside Slough railway station, the 3.6-hectare site has remained vacant since the closure of the university campus. The redevelopment will bring the previously unused land back into productive use, introducing new housing, employment opportunities and community facilities within walking distance of the town centre and its transport connections. Major Mixed-Use Development for Slough The North West Quadrant masterplan will deliver 1,539 new homes alongside approximately 25,000 sq m of office accommodation and 3,220 sq m of retail space. The proposals also include a nursery with capacity for 100 children, a community events space and new recreational facilities. At the heart of the development will be a central park, providing an important green space for residents, workers and visitors while helping establish the identity of the new neighbourhood. Additional landscaped areas, children’s play facilities and improved pedestrian and cycling routes will encourage movement throughout the development and strengthen connections with the surrounding town centre. The scheme will also provide 420 parking spaces, supporting the residential and commercial elements of the development. The combination of housing, offices, retail and community infrastructure reflects a wider approach to urban regeneration, where major developments are increasingly designed to create integrated neighbourhoods rather than isolated residential or commercial buildings. Construction Programme to Begin in 2027 The project will be delivered through a phased construction programme, allowing different elements of the development to progress over the coming decade. The hybrid planning application includes detailed proposals for the first phase, which will focus on central and residential development plots. Subject to the necessary approvals and project arrangements, construction is anticipated to begin in 2027, with the initial phase expected to take approximately four years to complete. The second and third phases have been submitted in outline and will bring forward the remaining office and mixed-use elements of the masterplan. These later phases are expected to progress through to 2037, establishing a long-term development programme for the transformation of the former university site. For the construction and property sectors, the £640 million scheme represents a substantial pipeline of opportunities across residential construction, commercial development, building services, infrastructure and public realm works. The scale of the redevelopment will also require coordinated planning and delivery to ensure that new buildings, community facilities and transport connections are successfully integrated as the neighbourhood develops. Building on Muse’s Regeneration Track Record Muse has been involved in regeneration projects across Slough for more than 13 years through its joint venture partnership with the borough council. During this period, the developer has helped deliver several major projects, including The Curve, Slough Ice Arena, The Centre leisure facility and the Moxy Hotel. Its work in the town has also contributed more than 500 new homes, supporting residential growth and improvements to local facilities. The North West Quadrant development represents a further expansion of this regeneration activity, bringing together Muse’s development experience and Homes England’s role in supporting housing delivery and urban renewal. Hollie Carlile, Senior Project Manager at Muse, welcomed the latest planning milestone. “Securing a resolution to grant planning permission for North West Quadrant is an important milestone for the project and for the continued regeneration of Slough town centre,” she said. Homes England Supports Major Regeneration Investment Homes England, which owns the former university site, is working alongside Muse to unlock the development potential of the vacant land and support the delivery of new homes and commercial accommodation. The project aligns with wider ambitions to regenerate underused urban sites, increase housing supply and create sustainable communities supported by employment opportunities and essential infrastructure. Charlotte O’Mahony, Project Director at Homes England, highlighted the importance of the development to Slough’s long-term growth. “The scheme will deliver much-needed new homes alongside workspace, shops and high-quality public spaces, demonstrating Homes England’s commitment to working collaboratively with partners to unlock regeneration, support economic growth and create sustainable and thriving communities,” she said. A New Residential and Commercial Destination The North West Quadrant scheme is expected to play an important role in reshaping the area surrounding Slough railway station, creating a substantial new neighbourhood that combines residential accommodation with commercial and community uses. Its location close to the station will provide access to regional and London transport connections, making the development particularly relevant to residents and businesses seeking well-connected accommodation. The inclusion of a major office building will also support Slough’s commercial property market, while the proposed retail facilities and nursery will provide services for the growing local population. For the wider built environment, the project demonstrates how large-scale regeneration can transform previously developed land into a new urban district, combining housing delivery with investment in public spaces and employment infrastructure. Although the council’s resolution to grant planning permission represents a major step forward, the scheme must still complete the remaining planning requirements before formal consent is issued. With the first phase targeted to begin in 2027 and the wider programme extending towards 2037, the £640 million North West Quadrant development is positioned to become one of Slough’s most significant regeneration projects. Once delivered, the transformation of the former Thames Valley University campus will introduce 1,539 homes, substantial office and retail accommodation, and new community facilities, creating a mixed-use neighbourhood at the heart of the town’s ongoing regeneration. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Landsec has suspended plans for its £1.5 billion transformation of Lewisham Shopping Centre, dealing a major setback to one of south east London’s largest residential-led regeneration projects amid rising construction costs, development viability pressures and disagreements over affordable housing provision. The developer has confirmed that it no longer sees a sufficiently certain route to delivering the ambitious mixed-use scheme, which would have replaced the existing 1970s shopping centre with a new retail district, residential towers, student accommodation and extensive public amenities. Construction had been expected to commence in 2027, with the masterplan proposing buildings rising to 35 storeys and a substantial new residential neighbourhood in the heart of Lewisham. The redevelopment would have delivered 1,744 homes, alongside 660 purpose-built student accommodation beds and 445 co-living rooms, creating a high-density mixed-use destination combining residential, retail, leisure and cultural facilities. Plans also included a 500-capacity music venue and a rooftop meadow, introducing new green space and community facilities as part of a comprehensive redesign of the town centre. However, the project’s delivery depended on securing additional land, including the neighbouring former Citibank office building, Lewisham House. Landsec had sought support from Lewisham Council to progress the necessary land assembly arrangements, but the borough’s new Green administration declined to support the next stage without a substantial increase in affordable housing. Although the redevelopment had secured planning approval under the previous Labour administration, the new leadership has maintained that the proposed level of social rented accommodation was insufficient. The consented scheme included 98 social rent homes and 231 discounted rental properties intended for key workers, forming part of the wider 1,744-home residential development. Mayor of Lewisham Liam Shrivastava, who had previously supported a campaign opposing the proposals, reiterated the administration’s position on affordable housing. “This administration is laser focused on delivering genuinely affordable housing and I’ve consistently said the level of social rent homes in this scheme needed to increase,” he said. However, the Mayor also acknowledged the wider challenges affecting major regeneration projects. “The fact is the conditions for such projects are simply not favourable right now.” For Landsec, the requirement to substantially revise the housing mix comes against an increasingly challenging economic backdrop for large-scale development in London. The company pointed to higher interest rates, construction cost inflation and additional building regulatory requirements as significant factors affecting the financial viability of the redevelopment. Increasing the affordable housing provision would require material changes to the approved proposals, introducing further uncertainty around project costs, funding and delivery. In a statement, Landsec said: “This position, combined with the exceptionally difficult economic conditions, mean that we no longer see a sufficiently certain route to delivery and have taken the difficult decision to deprioritise the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre.” The decision highlights the difficulties facing major urban regeneration schemes, particularly those combining substantial residential development with the replacement of existing retail infrastructure. Projects of this scale frequently depend on complex land assembly arrangements, substantial upfront investment and a carefully balanced development mix to make construction financially viable. In Lewisham, the proposed transformation would have represented a fundamental change to the existing shopping centre, introducing a new urban district designed around residential growth, commercial activity and public space. The scheme had already begun influencing the existing retail environment, with Boots relocating in preparation for the anticipated redevelopment and NatWest also announcing plans to move. Despite shelving the regeneration proposals, Landsec has confirmed that it will continue operating and investing in Lewisham Shopping Centre, which it has owned for more than two decades. The existing retail destination will therefore remain operational while the developer reassesses its longer-term options for the site. For the wider construction and property development sectors, the decision underlines the growing pressures surrounding the delivery of major mixed-use schemes in London, where affordable housing requirements, construction inflation and increasingly complex regulatory obligations must be balanced against commercial viability. While the £1.5 billion masterplan has been deprioritised rather than permanently abandoned, there is currently no confirmed timetable for restarting the redevelopment. The future of the Lewisham site will now depend on whether a financially deliverable regeneration strategy can be established that satisfies both the developer’s investment requirements and the Council’s ambitions for increased affordable housing. The setback leaves one of south east London’s most prominent town centre regeneration opportunities facing an uncertain future, despite the scale of residential, commercial and community investment originally envisaged. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Plans have been formally submitted for a £1 billion transformation of Northampton’s long-derelict Greyfriars site, paving the way for one of the town centre’s most significant regeneration programmes in decades. Developer ECF is seeking permission from West Northamptonshire Council to create a major new mixed-use neighbourhood incorporating up to 1,220 homes alongside more than 100,000 sq ft of retail, leisure, commercial and community space. ECF, the development partnership between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse, has submitted a hybrid planning application covering the majority of the regeneration area. While the wider masterplan is seeking outline approval, detailed consent is being requested for the first 103 homes on the Upper Mounts and Newlands surface car parks. This approach would allow an initial residential phase to progress while subsequent elements of the wider development are brought forward. At the heart of the proposals is the ambition to turn one of Northampton’s largest brownfield sites into a new town centre neighbourhood where housing is integrated with workplaces, shops, leisure and community facilities. Significant investment in the public realm also forms part of the vision, with new green and civic spaces planned alongside improved pedestrian routes and connections across the site. Surrounding roads and infrastructure will also be reworked to better integrate Greyfriars with the existing town centre. A separate planning application has been submitted for the restoration and reuse of Northampton’s listed Corn Exchange. The heritage building is intended to become a centrepiece within a substantial new public green space, with potential cultural, leisure and food and drink uses helping to introduce activity throughout the day and evening. Greyfriars has remained a major regeneration challenge since the former Greyfriars bus station was demolished in 2015. Bringing the site back into productive use has subsequently become an important part of Northampton’s wider town centre ambitions. The scale of ECF’s proposals would see the area move beyond a single-use residential development, creating a broader mixed-use district capable of supporting new homes, employment, commercial activity and community life. Glyn Mutton, development director at ECF, said: “The Greyfriars application is an exceptional opportunity to reimagine a major part of Northampton town centre, to create a neighbourhood that people will enjoy for generations. “We are incredibly excited by the potential to bring new life, activity and energy to this important place, with new homes, workplaces and public spaces that will make a tangible difference to the town.” The scheme reflects a wider shift in UK town centre regeneration, with large brownfield and former infrastructure sites increasingly being redeveloped as mixed-use neighbourhoods rather than relying primarily on traditional retail and commercial uses. For Northampton, the combination of 1,220 homes, new commercial floorspace, restored heritage assets and substantial public realm could fundamentally reshape this part of the town centre. West Northamptonshire Council is expected to determine the planning applications in early 2027. Subject to securing approval and progressing construction, the first new homes are expected to be completed and ready for occupation in 2029. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

A landmark former Birmingham department store is set for a major new chapter as Sphere Group advances plans for a £350 million mixed-use transformation of the Rackhams site in the heart of the city. The Birmingham-based developer, formerly known as Court Collaboration, is preparing to unveil its latest vision for the former department store and neighbouring buildings at One Temple Row and 43 Temple Row. More than 500 new homes are proposed alongside approximately 225,000 sq ft of modern office accommodation, with new retail, restaurants and cafés planned at street level. Sphere Group is acting as development partner for freehold owner Legal & General, with global architecture and design practice Gensler responsible for the mixed-use masterplan. Central to the proposals is the regeneration of a prominent but underused part of Birmingham city centre, combining new residential and commercial uses with improvements to the public realm. New public spaces are intended to create greater activity around the development and strengthen connections with the surrounding streets. The plans represent the latest evolution of proposals for the site. Earlier environmental scoping work examined the potential for a larger development of up to 650 homes and approximately 380,000 sq ft of offices. The emerging scheme retains a substantial residential component while reducing the amount of proposed commercial floorspace. Thomas Taylor, managing director at Sphere Group, said the developer was looking forward to presenting the plans and discussing them with Birmingham’s community. He described the project as urban regeneration centred around high-quality design, attractive public realm and new commercial spaces, with the potential to provide modern workplaces, homes, retail and improved public areas. The development is expected to represent approximately £350 million in gross development value and could support around 1,300 jobs, adding a significant new residential and employment component to the city centre. The transformation of Rackhams also sits within Birmingham City Council’s wider Central Heart vision, which seeks to rethink around 17 hectares of underused retail and commercial land within the city centre. The wider strategy reflects the changing role of UK city centres as traditional retail locations evolve towards more diverse neighbourhoods combining homes, workplaces, hospitality, leisure, culture and public space. For Birmingham, the Rackhams proposals could provide a significant example of that transition. Rather than allowing a major former retail landmark and its surrounding commercial buildings to remain underused, the project would introduce hundreds of residents alongside employment space and active ground-floor uses. With Gensler shaping the masterplan and Sphere Group leading the development on behalf of Legal & General, the £350 million scheme has the potential to become an important component of Birmingham’s next phase of city centre regeneration. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Plans have been submitted for the final major chapter of the Battersea Power Station regeneration, setting out how the remaining 16 acres of the landmark London development could deliver up to 3.2 million sq ft of new residential, commercial, retail, leisure and cultural space. Battersea Power Station Development Company has brought forward the refreshed proposals for the undeveloped part of the 42-acre riverside site, with Studio Egret West reworking the original masterplan created by Rafael Viñoly more than 15 years ago. The revised approach responds to changing expectations around how people live, work and spend their leisure time, while placing greater emphasis on connectivity, public realm and creating a finer-grained urban neighbourhood around the Grade II* listed power station. Rather than relying on larger development blocks, future phases would be arranged as clusters of smaller buildings connected by new streets, lanes, courtyards and pedestrian passages. New sightlines are also planned to improve views towards the historic power station. Landscape and public realm will form a major component of the next stage. Proposals include a new green connection across Nine Elms Lane towards Nine Elms Park, described by the development team as a “green handshake”, further integrating Battersea Power Station with the surrounding neighbourhood. A significant cultural component is also proposed. A new destination known as the “Third Generator” would provide space bringing together arts, music, fashion, food, education and sport, broadening the mix of uses already established across the regeneration. Progress is continuing elsewhere on the masterplan. Detailed consent has already been secured for Phase 5A, where Battersea Power Station Development Company is working in partnership with Wandsworth Council to deliver 200 council homes. Construction is targeted to begin in 2027. Sisk is also progressing Prospect Place South, where two buildings designed by Gehry Partners will provide around 300 homes alongside approximately 65,000 sq ft of commercial accommodation and a 15,000 sq ft community hub. James Saunders, chief executive of Battersea Power Station Development Company, said changes in working patterns, digital integration and the way people interact with cities had influenced the evolution of the masterplan. He said: “Our refreshed masterplan seeks to place community and connection at the core of Battersea Power Station.” The final build-out represents a substantial extension of one of London’s most prominent regeneration projects. With up to 3.2 million sq ft still to be delivered, the proposals would nearly double the amount of development completed so far and create a significant long-term pipeline of opportunities across construction, architecture, engineering, fit-out, landscaping and the specialist supply chain. The latest plans also underline Battersea Power Station’s continuing evolution from a major heritage regeneration project into a fully established mixed-use London neighbourhood. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Landsec has secured planning approval for a major reset of its £1 billion O2 Centre regeneration in North London, unlocking revised plans for up to 1,800 homes alongside new retail, workspace, leisure and public spaces. Camden Council has approved changes to the 14-acre Finchley Road masterplan after the original proposals stalled amid rising construction costs, viability pressures and new building safety requirements. The revised approach will allow Landsec to increase the height of several buildings and reduce the proportion of affordable housing, with the changes intended to make the substantial mixed-use development deliverable. Affordable housing across the masterplan will fall from the previously planned 35% to 20%, reflecting emergency measures introduced by the Government and Mayor of London to help unlock stalled residential developments. Despite the changes, the overall ambition remains to deliver up to 1,800 homes while transforming an underused site into a new neighbourhood incorporating shops, workplaces, leisure facilities, community amenities and extensive public realm. The first phase, which has secured detailed planning permission as part of the hybrid application, will provide 651 homes. Additional floors have been introduced to several blocks, with some of the buildings now expected to rise to around 17 storeys. The redesigned scheme also incorporates changes required to respond to updated building safety regulations, which have become an increasingly important factor in the design, viability and delivery of higher-rise residential projects. More than half of the wider development site is planned as publicly accessible space, with new landscaped areas, green spaces and improved walking and cycling connections between Finchley Road and West Hampstead. Landsec has also committed £10 million towards providing step-free access at West Hampstead Underground station, supporting wider improvements to connectivity around the new neighbourhood. GRID Architects and Heatherwick Studio have worked on the revised designs. The wider professional team includes AtkinsRéalis as cost consultant, Pell Frischmann providing civil and structural consultancy and Buro Happold responsible for MEP consultancy. Mike Hood, CEO of Landsec, said: “Camden Council gave us a clear mandate in 2023 to transform this isolated, underused land into a mixed-use neighbourhood with new homes, public space and community facilities. “The economic reality has shifted since then and that’s why we’re updating the first phase of the masterplan. “Our changes, which respond to emergency measures from the Government and Mayor of London, would enable delivery and protect the many public benefits that the scheme can deliver. Our vision for a greener, healthier and better connected neighbourhood remains the same.” The regeneration is expected to be delivered across three phases over approximately 10 to 15 years, representing one of the most significant long-term residential and mixed-use development projects in this part of London. The existing O2 shopping and leisure centre will continue operating through the earlier stages of the redevelopment before being demolished as part of the final phase. With the revised plans now approved, Landsec has cleared an important hurdle in bringing the stalled project back towards delivery, while retaining the wider vision of creating a greener, better-connected mixed-use neighbourhood around Finchley Road and West Hampstead. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

HB Reavis has unveiled new plans for One Waterloo, a transformational vision to sustainably redevelop Elizabeth House into a vibrant mixed-use destination and connected gateway to Waterloo Station and the South Bank Local residents, businesses and visitors are invited to shape the proposals, as HB Reavis launches public consultation on the scheme. Building on HB Reavis’ long-standing commitment to revitalise the site, the mixed-use masterplan for One Waterloo reflects a broader shift in the UK and London to prioritise sustainable development that minimises demolition and saves carbon through construction and operation. Encompassing a range of uses – including new hotels, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), built-to-rent (BTR) homes, retail and leisure, workspace and public realm – this scheme will create a multitude of jobs for local people. The proposals aim to catalyse Waterloo’s economy while delivering immediate and ongoing local benefits. As a landmark retrofit scheme, One Waterloo seeks to achieve net zero carbon in construction and operation. Compared to a demolition and new build approach, the new retrofit led One Waterloo proposals target embodied carbon cuts of 75%, to responsibly deliver major change. HB Reavis’ retrofit strategy for One Waterloo will mean an expected delivery date three and a half years following planning permission. PLP Architecture, the global architecture and urban design practice behind the proposals, has reimagined the existing building to reduce engineering complexity and minimise disruption next to the UK’s second-busiest train station and above Waterloo Station’s critical transport infrastructure that supports 70 million journeys annually. The proposals include: This campus will establish a complementary mix of hotel guests, students, residents, workers and visitors, creating a vibrant and resilient 24/7 destination. Three new pedestrian routes to connect Waterloo Station are central to the plans. Currently, Elizabeth House acts as a barrier between the station and the surrounding area. The proposals would open up the site, introduce a public square and provide new pedestrian routes between York Road, The Curve, Leake Street, the South Bank and Waterloo Station. Revitalising the station frontage, the proposals also feature new shops, restaurants and leisure spaces to create an active streetscape and a welcoming destination to stimulate activity throughout the day and evening. Once complete, One Waterloo is expected to support over 1,000 new jobs in restaurants, hotels, offices, startups, among other sectors. It would secure long-term investment in a strategically important part of Lambeth. Steven Skinner, CEO at HB Reavis Developments, said: “Waterloo is one of the most exciting places in central London. We have spent a long time looking closely at the site and what this part of Lambeth really needs. We are excited to share our ideas for a mixed-use scheme, including new homes, workspaces, shops and places for people to come together that will make this a genuine destination. Our starting point has been the environment and community. By retaining the existing structure rather than demolishing it, we’ll save 100,000 tonnes of carbon, with less noise and disruption for local residents and businesses as a result. But this only works in partnership with the people who already live and work here. That means leaving them better off through long-term jobs supported by the new workspaces, shops and hospitality, and real opportunities for local businesses. Which is why we’re encouraging people to come along to our consultation events and help shape what One Waterloo becomes.” Public consultation is an opportunity for people to learn more about the new proposals and share their views on the future of this important site. Feedback received will help shape the One Waterloo masterplan prior to submission of a planning application. Local residents, businesses, neighbours and visitors are invited to view the proposals, meet the project team and provide their feedback at the following consultation drop-in sessions:   More information can be found on the consultation website: https://onewaterlooconsultation.co.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals