HEART OF THE CITY 2 - BREATHING SPACES

Published 20 August 2021 at 3:32pm

Grant funding has been provided to contribute to the ongoing transformation and renewal of Sheffield city centre, which is underpinned by high quality new public spaces and connectivity between them.

This project will enhance the City Centre Transforming Cities Funds proposals and approved SCC capital funding within the Heart of the City budget, it will directly align with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and National Plan for Growth. which includes aims to reinvigorate high streets while tackling the climate emergency and the requirement for reductions in carbon emissions.

The new spaces adjoin developments within the £480m Heart of the City2 project and will increase attractiveness to occupiers and visitors.

Three new spaces will be created in Sheffield city centre:

• a landscaped pocket park on Block G including a cycle hub;

• a vibrant small square on Carver Street with seating terraces for adjoining cafes and civic space

• an expansion of the Peace Gardens between the Town Hall and proposed Radisson Blu hotel on Pinstone Street.

SYMCA GBF allocation: £4,000,000
Total project cost: £12,000,000