Scheme overview

We are committed to delivering a high-quality development, which will bring benefits and opportunities for people visiting this new quarter of the city. CCS comprises:
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Coventry’s unique pre- and post-war architecture will be expressed through our designs.
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Providing c.1,575 homes with a range of studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bed apartments at a range of tenures for families, first-time buyers, renters and downsizers.
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Providing over 300 affordable homes across the whole site.
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Generating a world-class retail environment with provision for new shops, cafés and restaurants.
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Retaining the HMV Empire building.
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Job creation during construction and completion, and local investment with new residents spending in the city centre.
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Keeping the city centre accessible and Coventry Market operational during demolition/construction.
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Revealing views of, and providing better pedestrian access to help promote Coventry Retail Market.
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Over 18,000 sqm of new public space for sitting, relaxing, and children’s playspace.
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Enhanced biodiversity, over 200 new trees, and green roof spaces.
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Improved east-west connectivity through the site, connecting the City with the new City Centre Cultural Gateway (former IKEA building).
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We are exploring ways to incorporate existing public art, and create new public art.