20 NEW DEVELOPMENTS
£3.7m Manchester scheme to tackle homelessness in city
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new £3.7m housing development to prevent homelessness is being launched by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett.
The pair will cut the first sod at the new housing development delivered
by ForHousing in Salford, which could see up to 39 new homes built for people at risk of becoming homeless. The homes are being built by landlord ForHousing, and will be let at a
low cost ‘sub-social’ rent, inclusive of all associated utility bills and service charges. Designed by JDA Architects and to be constructed by Bridgestone Construction, the one-bedroom self-contained apartments are intended to transform three former garage sites in Eccles that had reportedly become hotspots for anti-social behaviour. Planning approval has been secured at one of the sites, Haddon Road,
where work is now underway. Two other sites on Vicars Street and Somerset Road are awaiting approval. Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett commented: “There is a huge shortage of
affordable housing, in particular one-bedroom properties which are so desperately needed. “These new homes will go a long way to helping people get a roof over their heads. Providing more affordable homes for people to live in continues to be one of my top priorities.” The first site of the development is scheduled for completion in spring 2020, with the other two sites completing in summer 2020.
Leith development offers modern take on Edinburgh ‘colonies’
style of home that is now part of the fabric of the Scottish capital has been given a modern twist at the new CALA Homes (East) develop- ment on Leith’s waterfront. First built in 1850, and widely recognised as a defining feature of Edinburgh’s architectural history, colony houses in areas such as Stockbridge and Haymarket are some of the most sought-after homes in the capital.
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traditional design. The homes at Waterfront Plaza will offer a contemporary approach however, with open plan living areas and large windows creating bright and inviting spaces. The ground floor comprises a three-bed apartment, with the second and
third floors of that apartment’s footprint split between two duplex two- bedroom properties. The ‘colony’ layout and external staircase means that each apartment has its own front door. A private top floor terrace will be provided for the owners of the upper
homes. Many of the colonies will also benefit from a south-facing outlook and views that extend over Leith’s famous dockyards. Due to launch in summer 2019, the new homes will benefit from nearby Michelin-starred restaurants and vibrant bars situated along The Shore, as well as a host of independent shops and boutiques. Regular bus services and nearby cycle paths provide convenient access to Edinburgh’s city centre, and the city bypass is in easy reach, proving access to the M8 and M9, as well as the A90.
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