Housing, transport, green space and the economy are at the centre of the plans.
Nottingham City Council has unveiled plans to transform the city over the next 25 years, with proposals covering housing, transport, green space and the economy.
The draft Nottingham City Vision 2025, which can be viewed in full here, was developed in partnership with Arup and sets out 10 projects that have been described as ‘bold ideas’.
The council aims to build 27,000 new homes by 2040. Around 1,000 properties are planned for the Broad Marsh site, with further development at the Island Quarter and Waterside.
Other areas for new homes include land east of London Road and around Nottingham railway station.
Plans to improve green space include a ‘Children’s Forest’, which would create new parks and green areas across the city. A wider ‘Green Grid’ would link walking and cycling routes with public transport. The plan also suggests extending the tram network and fully electrifying the Midland Mainline into Nottingham.
The local authority said the plans could add £500m to the economy and create around 12,000 jobs by 2030. Ideas include a new innovation district along the canal, a commercial district around the station and support for small businesses.
For leisure, an ‘Independent Mile’ is planned to link areas including Hockley, Sneinton Market, Old Market Square and the Castle area.
A ‘City of Legends’ programme is also planned to promote Nottingham’s status, based on its history, stories and cultural heritage.
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