Including new library and student accommodation.
25 Sep 2014
The Circus Street development now has planning permission. The plans include a new University of Brighton library and academic building with a publicly-accessible exhibition space; 142 new homes, including 28 affordable homes; 450 student bedrooms in quality and managed student halls of residence; and 38,000 sq ft of new office space plus workshops offering creative businesses start up accommodation and room to grow.
Central to the designs is a public square with small, independent restaurants and shops, larger than Jubilee Square. Opening onto it, the Dance Space is expected to attract 70,000 visitors per year. This state-of-the-art space will be a new home for South East Dance which jointly programmes dance at Brighton Dome and Festival as well as developing dance across the region and beyond. The Dance Space will bring world-class dance artists and companies in to the heart of the city and connect them to local communities, offering opportunities to create, participate in and see a range of dance.
Construction is expected to start in late 2015 with the aim of completing the scheme by mid-2017. More information on the City Campus Project.
Image: Artist's impression of Circus Street development.
