Sunderland City Council has appointed Capital&Centric to provide development management services at Sunderland’s High Street West site.
The overhaul will see a key stretch of the high street reimagined as a vibrant city neighbourhood where people can live, work and hang out.
Plans are being worked up for the delivery of high quality design-led new homes alongside space for independent businesses, with ground floor commercial space being earmarked for cafés, bars, makers and creatives.
John Moffat, joint managing director of Capital&Centric, said: “We’re buzzing about the opportunity to bring the Capital&Centric approach to Sunderland. High Street West is brimming with potential, and our ambition is to create a city neighbourhood that feels characterful, independent and full of life. The mix of homes, green streets and space for locals to do their thing is how we plan to create a lasting community, not just buildings. Now we have the green light, we’ll be rolling up our sleeves and getting cracking.”
Kevin Johnston, portfolio holder for housing, regeneration and business at Sunderland City Council, added: “With the Riverside Sunderland regeneration progressing at pace, and with the development of the former Vaux site establishing a new vibrant heart to the city, it will be brilliant to see the regeneration programme extend to High Street West, connecting Riverside Sunderland with the city centre. Working with Capital&Centric – we will create a vibrant, people-first neighbourhood that reflects the creativity and ambition of our community and continue in generating a city where people choose to live, work, and play.”
