Nottingham’s hospitality scene is expanding with conditional planning approval granted for The Island Quarter’s rooftop terrace, bringing panoramic views to the city’s bar scene. The 85-cover venue at 1 The Island Quarter is located above popular dining spots Binks Yard and Cleaver and Wake. Nottingham City Council has this week given Conygar, the developer behind
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Multiplying value generation through mixed-use regeneration: How TIQ is quantifiably benefiting Nottingham
Multiplying value generation through mixed-use regeneration: How TIQ is quantifiably benefiting Nottingham By Chris Ware, managing director at Conygar, the developer behind The Island Quarter Successful regeneration is rarely defined only by what is built on a site. Its real impact is measured by the wider economic activity it unlocks across an entire city.
The right balance: Meaningfully unlocking Nottingham’s housing stock through dedicated student accommodation
The right balance: Meaningfully unlocking Nottingham’s housing stock through dedicated student accommodation By Chris Ware, managing director at Conygar, the developer behind The Island Quarter With world class universities, strong arts and culture offerings and a growing economy, demand for housing in Nottingham continues to rise. However, meeting this demand is not simply about
What makes urban regeneration projects successful?
What makes urban regeneration projects successful? By Chris Ware, managing director at Conygar, the developer behind The Island Quarter Urban regeneration has the power to transform overlooked or under-used spaces into vibrant, sustainable corners that can have a make full impact on a city’s economic, social, and cultural life. At The Island Quarter, regeneration
From meanwhile uses to long-term vision: What makes a mixed-use site thrive?
From meanwhile uses to long-term vision: What makes a mixed-use site thrive? What makes a site truly mixed-use? How important is the role of meanwhile use in achieving this on a large scale, and what role does community engagement play in overall success? Christopher Ware, managing director at Conygar, the developer behind The Island Quarter
Plans approved for second phase of student accommodation
The next phase of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) at The Island Quarter has secured planning approval, set to provide a further 394 dedicated spaces for students living in the city. Plans approved by Nottingham City Council (18 December) will enable a second phase of student accommodation to be built on the Manvers Road side of
THE ISLAND QUARTER SCOOPS PRESTIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE AWARD
PHASE one of The Island Quarter has won a prestigious Royal Institute of Architects (RIBA) Regional Award in the East Midlands for the thoughtful design delivered by Jestico + Whiles. The ceremony on Thursday 23 May commended the unlocking of the post-industrial brownfield site, 1 The Island Quarter (1TIQ), which has now formed a gateway
Second block to grow The Island Quarter’s student offering
The Island Quarter could eventually be home to more than 1,000 students following the submission of proposals for a second phase of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) on site. Plans submitted to Nottingham City Council today (16 February) will see a further 383-space student block built on the Manvers Road side of the 36-acre site. Combined
Feel the power: New substation supporting The Island Quarter goes live
The developer behind the £1 billion plus regeneration at The Island Quarter has invested nearly £10 million on a ‘super substation’ to power the development. The Conygar Investment Company PLC has funded the construction of the new substation, which will provide for all the electrical needs for this 36-acre site, once energised this week. Once complete,
Pilgrimage wraps up year of charity support for Sneinton Primary
The Island Quarter has rounded off a year of supporting local causes by hosting Sneinton C of E School’s Christmas pilgrimage at Binks Yard. The event saw year three children from the school stop off at Upstairs @ Cleaver & Wake as part of its annual festivities, which take in several stops along the half