Developer vows to create vibrant city community

REGENERATION experts Capital&Centric have been picked to transform Sunderland's main high street into a thriving place to live and work after getting backing from the council's cabinet.

- COREENA FORD

The Manchester-based social impact developer - which is already working on another regeneration scheme in the North East in Gateshead - has been chosen to bring the local authority's High Street West masterplan to life, with new homes and places for people to work and hang out.

The business is on the cusp of kick-starting work on the development, following the city council’s cabinet decision to appoint it to provide development management services.

The far-reaching overhaul will see a key stretch of the street converted into a vibrant city neighbourhood.

Plans are being prepared for the delivery of high-quality design-led new homes alongside space for independent businesses, with active ground floor commercial space being earmarked for cafés, bars, makers and creatives.