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Job Creation

626

new jobs

Both direct and indirect during each year of the demolition and construction phase.

Major Investment

£45.6

million

A significant investment to enhance Cambridge's historic core and boost its economy.

Revenue Increase

£1.5

million

A more than sixfold increase in the business rates currently due across site.

Economic Boost

£68.1

million

Generated annually during demolition and construction.

Job Creation

269

new jobs

Created directly (on-site) by the proposed development.

Economic Boost

£43

million

Generated annually when operational.

Community Value

£0

in rent

Providing rent-free, genuinely affordable community space for local groups.

Inclusive Facilities

2

Changing Places

One in the community space that is accessible for all and one in the office space creating an inclusive workspace.

Enhancement

Reinvent

Transforming Hobson's Passage into a safe, functional and beautiful city centre space.

Solar Power

1,938

ft²

Of discreetly positioned solar panels

BREEAM

Excellent

The proposed development achieves a BREEAM Excellent score.

Water Efficient

42

An enormous rainwater and greywater harvesting tank to maximise water efficiency

Active Travel

200

bikes

Can be securely parked within the site, including provision for oversized and electric bikes.

Car-Free

ZERO

cars

Designed to exclude cars, giving the redevelopment a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared to other similar buildings.

Job Creation

121

new jobs

Created indirectly (off-site) by the proposed redevelopment.

Expanded Space

18,643

ft²

Of modern, useable floorspace is created in the centre of Cambridge.

Enhancement

16-17

Sidney St

Redesign of the shopfront, so that is more in keeping and sympathetic to the rest of the building.

Enhancement

18-19

Sidney St

Removal and replacement of the poor quality mansard roof.

Energy Efficient

Band B

The proposed development is designed to achieve a high standard of energy efficiency, achieving LETI Band B.

Community Space

3,757

ft²

Of community space created in the heart of Cambridge.

Public Art

4

pieces

Designed into the proposals - from the paving of Hobson's Passage to the sculpted metal service entrances.

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