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Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston.
“I’m delighted to be supporting Andy
Preston’s vision for the kinds of project
that local authorities can deliver, linked to
the combined authority’s £588m ten-year
investment plan. It’s brought us the airport,
land at the South Tees Development
Corporation and now it’s revitalising our
town centres.”
Local digital businesses were also given
a sneak preview by Seymour Architecture
of the plans for Boho 8, including a scale
model.
A planning application has been
submitted for the £2.5m development
of modular units – situated right behind
the existing Boho One building – creating
perfect flexible space for dynamic digital
and creative businesses.
The building is scheduled to be complete
by August 2020.
Mayor Preston added: “We have great
businesses here already, of course – and
a university specialising in digital and
pumping out graduates with amazing ability.
“Everything is in place for us to create a
UK Silicon Valley here in Middlesbrough.
“Boho 8 is going to be a really important
part of that transition from what we are
today and the Digital Hercules we are going
to become.”
Andy Preston addresses attendees
at the scheme’s launch event.
Artist’s impressions of how
the Middlesbrough housing
development could look.
Building for the future
£20m urban living plans given green light
M
iddlesbrough's “urban living”
plans are to be kick started
with the building of nearly
200 new homes in the
Gresham area, close to the town centre.
The major regeneration project is
the first phase of a housing strategy
partnership between Middlesbrough
Council, Thirteen and North Star
Housing Group.
Through a £20m scheme sanctioned
by Middlesbrough’s mayor Andy Preston
and his executive, Thirteen will build 179
new homes on the site and create an
area “where people will want to live and
visit”.
Mayor Preston says the high-
quality new homes will kick-start the
regeneration of Gresham after the area
suffered years of decline.
Mr Preston said: “The people of
Gresham deserve the best – and
our plans for nearly 200 homes will
encourage many more people to live
near the town centre, revitalising our
shops and restaurants.
“Our partners at Thirteen Housing
and North Star Housing are helping us to
produce something truly transformational
for central Middlesbrough.
“This is going to be a massive part of
everything we need to do to make sure
the town centre is revitalised and a place
where people feel safe and want to live
and visit.
“Thirteen are not only going to build
fantastic homes but a strong community
that is welcoming and helps raise
aspirations for Middlesbrough and
its people. I can’t wait to see this get
started.”
Ian Wardle, Thirteen’s chief executive,
added: “Our development in Gresham
will provide a mix of new homes for
customers in Middlesbrough.
“With strong access links to the town
centre, which is within walking distance
of all of the key amenities, we know
there will be demand for modern, well-
appointed, affordable homes.
“We look forward to working with
the council and other partners to deliver
these much-needed new homes.”