Wakefield Council has appointed Muse as its new Strategic Regeneration Partner.
Muse will work in partnership with the Council to deliver at pace the next phase of major regeneration projects across the city.
Cllr Michael Graham, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Growth, said: “We have an exciting and ambitious Masterplan that lays out the vision for the future of our city centre.
“Work is in progress on the first stage which is delivering a new hotel, an extended and enhanced city square, several new city centre housing developments, and a new Museum and Library. This new partnership will now lead on the next chapter in our city’s regeneration. Delivering our ambition at scale and at pace.
“Muse will help originate, plan, and develop new projects, driving them forward from blueprint to build. They’ll be bringing expertise to support us to unlock significant private sector funding. As well as looking at assets and land the Council owns to determine how they can be better used.”
Muse has delivered large scale projects in other cities including Birmingham, London, Leeds and Manchester. By co-ordinating the contractors and companies involved in delivering large scale projects, and overcoming any challenges that may arise, the partnership with Muse will help the Council drive the Masterplan forward.
Simon Dew, Development Director at Muse, said: “Wakefield has an exciting future, with an ambitious and forward-thinking Council. By working in partnership, we can deliver positive and quality placemaking and regeneration which delivers real benefit to the community.
“As Strategic Regeneration Partner we’ll work together, over the long-term, to realise the opportunities set out in the city centre masterplan to create the new homes, jobs, retail, and public spaces Wakefield needs.”
Cllr Graham added: “With 40 years’ experience delivering the kind of projects we want for Wakefield; we’re delighted to have Muse on board. They share in our vision and ambitions for Wakefield.
“With this new partnership, we are now in a position of real strength to deliver the long-term vision for the future of our city.”
