BRADFORD CENTRE REGENERATION
BRADFORD Centre Regeneration
Breathtaking £2bn renaissance of 2sq km of BRADFORD city centre. An audacious masterplan created by Will Alsop defines 4 neighbourhoods: The Bowl; The Valley; The Market; The Channel.
Elements have commenced construction, others are complete, larger projects are highly developed and approved.
Images from top:
1. The Bowl
2. 3. 4. New Victoria Place (Langtree/Artisan/Carey Jones)
5. The Gatehaus (Asquith Properties)
6. The Channel (Magellan Properties)
BRADFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
BRADFORD University School of Management
Ranked 2nd in UK after London Business School and 8th in Europe (FT ranking part based on success of alumni). Management education levels: undergraduate; MBA; PhD. Over 30 nations represented on campus. Closely involved with BRADFORD business community.
A partner of BRADFORD FSi in promoting the financial and business service sector in the BRADFORD area.
BRADFORD CHAMBER
BRADFORD Chamber
A partner of BRADFORD FSi in promoting the financial and business service sector in the BRADFORD area.
• Represents the complete business spectrum. Provides: networking; transfer of experience and knowledge; lobbying for local business interests.
THE CHANNEL
The Channel
Mixed-use development in BRADFORD centre. £350m urban village around reinstated canal basin. 16 and 24 storey towers. Covered Winter Gardens. Up to 2500 apartments plus offices, retail and leisure on 5.3ha site. By Magellan Properties.
LISTER MILLS
Lister Mills
Renovation of world's largest silk factory. Silk Mill: conversion to 131 apartments (complete). Velvet Mill: conversion on-going. Further phases: conversion and new build residential, offices and hotel. By Urban Splash.
LEEDS CITY REGION
Leeds City Region
Partnership body created by The Northern Way to develop an internationally recognised City Region covering York, Leeds and Bradford hinterland.
Aims: raise economic performance; spread prosperity across the whole City Region; promote a better quality of life.
Focus:
• Financial and business services
• Transport and residential
YORK PROFESSIONALS
York Professionals
A partner of BRADFORD FSi in promoting the financial service sector in the City Region.
York Professionals (formerly York Professional Initiative) was established in 2001 to provide:
• Direct link between York professional firms and potential clients.
• Networking and communication.
• A single voice for the professional community in York, speaking out, encouraging debate, dialogue and action.
LEEDS FINANCIAL SERVICES INITIATIVE
Leeds Financial Services Initiative
A partner of BRADFORD FSi in promoting the financial service sector in the City Region.
• Representing businesses which comprise the UK's largest centre for financial services outside London.
SALTS MILL - SALTAIRE
Salts Mill
Focus of Saltaire World Heritage Site. Inspiring speciality retail and galleries. 1853 Gallery: largest collection of work by BRADFORD born David Hockney. Salts Diner: great food, great atmosphere.
Victoria Mills
Neighbouring £70m residential conversion of 130 year old worsted mills. 407 apartments. By Newmason Properties.