The agreement will see the 140 Ha (346-acre) Arden Cross regeneration move forward with one of the UK’s leading names in mixed-use development, who has the appetite, as well as a proven, 37-year track record of delivering complex places in partnership that bring positive, generational benefits to communities.
Arden Cross Limited is a special purpose delivery vehicle created by landowners Birmingham City Council, A Packington Estate e a Coleshill Estate para impulsionar o potencial do local onde a nova estação de intercâmbio HS2 já está em construção e fornecerá conexões rápidas em todo o país, incluindo vínculos diretos para o centro de Londres em apenas 38 minutos. O plano diretor da Arden Cross se baseia nessa conectividade excepcional no coração do país, com sua co-localização ao lado do campus da NEC, do Aeroporto de Birmingham e da Birmingham International Station. A primeira fase do desenvolvimento pode se apresentar já em 2025 e ver uma variedade de instalações e oportunidades de emprego criadas. Sectores. E todo o Reino Unido e sabemos que Muse nos ajudará a conseguir isso. Estamos comprometidos em trabalhar juntos para capitalizar os princípios do plano diretor e oferecer mudanças transformacionais para a região, enquanto criava um centro econômico líder mundial para o Reino Unido em uma parceria pública-privada exclusiva que aproveita a excelente conectividade de Arden Cross. Midlands e estamos imensamente orgulhosos de se juntar à equipe. Como empresa, estamos comprometidos em fornecer regeneração sustentável em ritmo, e ao mesmo tempo trazendo benefícios reais e tangíveis para as comunidades e mal podemos esperar para começar. '
Muse makes the perfect partner for pushing ahead with plans to create 3,000 new homes, up to 6 million sq ft of employment space and up to 27,000 new jobs. The first phase of development could come forward as early as 2025 and could see a range of facilities and employment opportunities created.
The link up with Muse comes swiftly after Arden Cross Limited recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) and with the University of Warwick to explore opportunities for bringing forward a new Medical & Technology Campus to deliver world-beating innovation in the healthcare and technology sectors.
Wider partners in the development which forms part of the UK Central Hub also include HS2, Department for Transport, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and the Urban Growth Company who are working together to deliver a range of shared priorities.
Ben Gray, Project Director with Arden Cross Ltd, said: ‘Arden Cross is focused on delivering sustainable growth for the region and the whole of the UK and we know Muse will help us achieve this. We’re committed to working together to capitalise on the masterplan principles and deliver transformational change for the region while creating a world leading economic hub for the UK in a unique public-private partnership that leverages the superb connectivity of Arden Cross.’
Maggie Grogan, Development Director for Muse, said: ‘This is a truly unique opportunity to bring forward a landmark destination for the UK that’s a beacon for growth in the Midlands and we’re immensely proud to be joining the team. As a business, we’re committed to delivering sustainable regeneration at pace, while at the same time bringing real, tangible benefits to communities and we can’t wait to get started.’
CLLR IAN TRUMES, LIDERE DO SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN CONSULHO, disse: || Verde, acessível e próspero novo destino para o Reino Unido, Arden Cross tem o potencial de realmente adicionar à nossa economia regional e nacional e a notícia de que uma organização experiente como o Muse está a bordo abastecerá nossa capacidade de alcançar nossos objetivos. ' ‘This is another vote of confidence in Solihull and the region and our shared commitment to net zero carbon by 2030. A green, accessible and thriving new destination for the UK, Arden Cross has the potential to really add to our regional and national economy and the news that an experienced organisation like Muse is on board will fuel our ability to reach our objectives.’
Cllr Ian Ward, líder do Conselho da Cidade de Birmingham, proprietários de terras de Arden Cross disse: ‘Muse é um parceiro altamente respeitado em regeneração urbana em larga escala, acima e abaixo do país, e sua experiência será usada aqui em Midlands. Como um parceiro de terra em Arden Cross, o Conselho da Cidade de Birmingham está comprometido em apresentar o plano diretor do local o mais rápido e eficaz possível, e o Muse nos ajudará a conseguir isso para o bem de todos na região. O tremendo potencial do site para servir uma multiplicidade de usos. Atrair o novo parceiro de desenvolvimento que gerou interesse sério de muitas organizações líderes de mercado bem conhecidas do Reino Unido e além. After a 12 month plus procurement process Muse was selected as the partner of choice as it demonstrated a clear understanding of the principles of sustainability and connectivity at the heart of the scheme and is an experienced, empathetic and creative partner with strong placemaking credentials to build upon the investment to date and maximise the masterplan aspirations to create an exceptional new UK destination.
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, said: “With more than £800 million of investment already committed to the Arden Cross site, there is a huge amount of national and indeed international interest in the tremendous potential of the site to serve a multiplicity of uses. This announcement with a partner of the calibre of Muse reinforces that interest and maintains the momentum around this landmark public private partnership. I’m confident that Arden Cross can and will be a real exemplar of the Levelling Up agenda – boosting the regional and national economy and changing lives locally for the better in the months and years ahead.”
International real estate advisor JLL led the marketing process to attract the new development partner which generated serious interest from many well-known market leading organisations from the UK and beyond. After a 12 month plus procurement process Muse was selected as the partner of choice as it demonstrated a clear understanding of the principles of sustainability and connectivity at the heart of the scheme and is an experienced, empathetic and creative partner with strong placemaking credentials to build upon the investment to date and maximise the masterplan aspirations to create an exceptional new UK destination.
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