A recent event held by the Liverpool Developers Forum highlighted the economic potential of the region, with almost £12bn of new developments set to take place over the next few years. The Liverpool Express reports that schemes such as Festival Gardens, Kings Dock, and Littlewoods and Paddington Village are all bringing a ‘new era of growth.’
Liverpool is already celebrated for its rich social, economic, and cultural history and its impressive legacy of industrial heritage and architecture. At the heart of many new and exciting developments in the city is Bramley Moore Dock, the new stadium for Everton FC. It is due to be completed in 2024, with a target capacity of 52,888.
Speaking at the special event at the Museum of Liverpool, Cllr Robinson said: “Liverpool is open for business. We are looking forward to working in close partnership with our community of developers. We’re here to help and that’s the spirit of today’s event. We are here to work in partnership with you.”
Andrew Lewis, Chief Executive of the Council, said: “We are growth oriented. Liverpool was built to be a much bigger city. As we chart our way in the new international environment this is our focus, we want to move forward and ensure investors see Liverpool as a place that is investment ready.”
Liverpool’s new Tall Buildings Policy was highlighted during the forum. This is designed to protect the city’s iconic waterfront skyline from being affected by future developments. The new plans state that any new proposals will have to meet guidelines on height, design, and location, and also be environmentally sustainable.
Cllr Nick Small, cabinet member for economy and development, said: “Liverpool’s skyline is world famous and its development needs to be sensitively handled. We need to ensure its historic character and charm are maintained, whilst allowing for economic growth and job creation.”
He added: “We want to ensure our next generation of tall buildings will have a long-term purpose and can instil pride when we look up at them – both for how they look – and what they offer.”
“This is a very timely document as it will help guide and shape our new waterfront strategy and set a clear path as to how developments can provide growth for the future, without impacting on climate change and net-zero ambitions.”
Other exciting new developments in Liverpool include the Knowledge Quarter, which has revived post-industrial areas of the city with word-leading hubs for science, health, technology, culture and education. £1bn of new developments have taken place so far, and the programme of growth and investment in the area is ongoing.
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