Following a public competition to find a name for blueprint’s exciting development in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter has been revealed today as ‘Sadler Square’
The competition was launched by Derby Cityscape and blueprint in March this year and five winners have each won £250 worth of book tokens having voted for their choice from a suggested list of names.
Sadler Square is a £16 million mixed use development designed by innovative London-based architects Ash Sakula who are creating an original neighbourhood in the shadow of Derby Cathedral. It will be a high quality development sympathetic to the surrounding buildings and will include a mix of apartments, roof gardens, shops and café’s, offices and a square linked to public open spaces that will appreciate the city’s heritage, embrace its future and provide something different.
Following the announcement of the new name a new logo will now be revealed and a dedicated web site will show the details of the site including the progress when the building starts.
John Cadwallader Chief Executive of Derby Cityscape added; “The design is very sympathetic to the location and the space developed will provide a unique environment for residents and visitors to the city. It am delighted that local people have been involved in choosing the name that they feel best reflects their city’s heritage and future.”
Peter Connolly Development Director of blueprint commented; “This competition has given us a chance to work closely with the people of Derby and find out what they think of the designs. We have had a great response from all age groups and some really interesting information about the history of the site. The name that has been chosen suits the sentiments of the public and reflects the identity that already exist in the area.”
Nick Hosking, Director of Derby based property specialists Innes England who are marketing the scheme added; “We have been hugely encouraged by the positive feedback we have had from the public to both the design and nature of the scheme. This clearly demonstrates that the regeneration of this part of the Cathedral Quarter is an important step forward and has already been supported by early interest from businesses wanting to move into the area.”
Further details
Sharon Stevens-Cash, Communications Manager Derby Cityscape 01332 204194 s.stevens-cash@derbycityscape.co.uk
Susan Brown, Marketing Director, blueprint 07970 454 024 susan@sbm.uk.net
Notes
Established in 2003 Derby Cityscape is an urban regeneration company working closely with public and private sector partners attracting £2 billion of investment into the city centre.
Derby Cityscape’s Masterplan was launched in January 2005 outlining the vision for the future of Derby City Centre. In February 2005, Derby City Council Cabinet resolved to adopt the Masterplan as a guide to the City Council’s regeneration plans for the city centre and for it to be considered as a material consideration in determining planning applications.
Derby Cityscape is a limited company supported by Derby City Council, East Midlands Development Agency (emda) and English Partnerships (EP).
Blueprint is a limited partnership of East Midlands Develop Agency, English Partnerships and igloo.
Blueprint has adopted a Footprint™ policy of Socially Responsible Investment which seeks to ensure all our property developments balance the long-term social, economic and environmental needs of the communities we work in with acceptable financial returns for our investors, public and private alike.
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