Brighton regeneration project

Contract agreed for mixed-use Brighton regeneration project



Regeneration specialist U+I has agreed a deal with Brighton & Hove Council to deliver a mixed-use regeneration scheme.


Preston Barracks – a brownfield site that has remained derelict for over two decades in the Lewes Road area of Brighton – will feature in project which has a GDV of £300m.

In total, the scheme will deliver over 1,500 new jobs, 369 homes and 1,338 student beds, and is expected to deliver £281m into Brighton & Hove’s economy over the next 10 years.

The proposals from U+I (pictured above) include a 50,000 sq ft innovation hub for start-up companies and entrepreneurs in addition to the homes and student accommodation.

“This is an enormous boost for homes, jobs and businesses in the city, a landmark development finally making good use of a site that has been derelict for decades,” said councillor Warren Morgan, leader of Brighton & Hove City Council.

“It’s a great step forward for the University of Brighton and will provide a significant amount of student accommodation that will help [to] reduce the pressure on our housing stock.

“The city council is pleased to be part of this creative partnership regeneration project with U+I, which will bring huge benefit to the city and to the community around Lewes Road.”

Richard Upton, deputy chief executive at U+I, added: “We are delighted to complete this agreement and press on with regenerating Preston Barracks.

“Our goal is to transform this rundown area of Brighton and deliver a stunning and exciting new place that befits the inspirational city of Brighton & Hove.

“We are now on-site delivering one of the most significant regeneration projects in the history of the city – a great example of what effective public-private partnership can deliver.”



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