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SPIRIT QUARTERS
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REGENERATION
Phase 4 Redevelopment In March 2014 we produced a special edition of Spirit Quarters to tell you about changes that had been made to the master plan in light of major changes in the housing market. At the time there was an understandable feeling of uncertainty within the community about whether the regeneration would continue to move forward. Three years on, I am very happy to say that the Redevelopment Partnership continues to be committed to the delivery of the aspirations that were identified in the original master plan and these are just some of the achievements from the past three years: • Phase 3 of the redevelopment in Wood End is almost complete with over 200 new homes being delivered • Over 250 homes have received external wall insulation, new roofs, windows, doors and new fencing. • Negotiations are also well underway to secure the delivery of a new convenience store and take-away on Hillmorton Road. • A major programme of investment is being delivered in Manor Farm, which will see over £10m being spent on improving the energy efficiency and appearance of homes and the wider neighbourhood. • Community activities delivered by Moat House Community Trust, St Chads Church and Resident Associations have continued to grow including Armchair exercise, Healthy Walks, day trips & Breakfast Clubs available for residents to enjoy.
QUARTERS
We are now about to see the next Phase of the redevelopment begin with planning consent being given for a further 372 homes across four sites in Wood End, Deedmore and Henley Green. Alongside this, environmental improvements, which include a new play area, will be carried along the river, close to River Walk. These schemes will be delivered over the next four years by our Developer Partner Keepmoat and will provide 68 new affordable homes for residents within the redevelopment programme. Kevin Roach Project Director
Improving the quality of green spaces is an important part of the redevelopment programme for Spirit Quarters. A play area has already been built in Crayfish Close and there are improved cycle paths and landscaped areas along the River Sowe. In addition, another play area will be created on Chippy Fields in Wood End once the new housing development is completed. Phase 4 of the redevelopment will see further improvements being made to the green space leading from River Walk and continuing along the river, including new footpaths, swales and an area of ‘natural play’ for younger children.
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