CASE STUDY: REGENERATION (HOLBECK URBAN VILLAGE)

CASE STUDY: REGENERATION (HOLBECK URBAN VILLAGE) 

Location: South of Leeds Railway. Next to river/canal. Leeds, West Yorkshire.

History of the area: 

• Was a village along the "Hol" beck. First developed in the 18/19th century.
• Small stream meandering through the area.
• Steam powered mills in the woollen industry- eg. John Marshall built a mill in 1830 on Water lane.
• Between 1820's and 1830's, population doubled by 50%.
• Other important buildings- Tower/temple works.
• In 1880's industry went into decline, little investment. 

Background information on urban deprivation- prior to redevelopment

• Disconnection, building of the motorway through the heart of the area is a classic example, which bisected the area as well as disconnecting from the city centre.
• Decline of manufacturing industries, failure of significant manufacturing operations in and around the area.
• Housing- scale fo the terraced housing was not addressed by remodelling 1950's/60's.

The scheme- partners/visions/aims and objectives

• The vision for this area of leeds is more than the creation of builiding offices and apartments. 
• It is about creating a sustainable community and developed with consideration for the surrounding areas for Holbeck and Beeston and how urban village connects these communities to the city centre.
• Preserve the unique character of the area. 
• Yorkshire forward and Leeds city…