The Place
Welcome to York Central, one of the UK’s largest, and most exciting, city centre regeneration schemes.
Perfectly located next to the city’s railway station and National Railway Museum, it is a project of world-class ambition which is set to create a brand-new city quarter for York. And it’s here that a vibrant and distinctive mix of residential neighbourhoods, cultural spaces, public realm, and a high-quality commercial core, will come together to create a place like no other in the heart of one of the UK’s most historic and desirable cities.
Outline consent for
2,500
NEW HOMES (20% AFFORDABLE)
York Central will be an inclusive neighbourhood for every generation to enjoy, where the local community can benefit from a mix of leasehold and freehold homes, at least 20% of which will be affordable.
1 million sq ft
COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL SPACE
York Central will provide the city with a next generation of commercial and retail space where innovative and forward-thinking business can deliver high-quality jobs and economic growth.
2
BRAND NEW CIVIC SQUARES
The striking new civic squares at York Central have been purposefully designed as engaging and inclusive places that everyone can enjoy all year round.
1
BRAND NEW PARK
With acres of open space to enjoy, York Central will be one of the greenest developments in the UK. At its heart will be extensive parkland and public realm, designed to breathe brand-new life and vitality into the city.
1
WORLD-CLASS MUSEUM
An invaluable cultural asset and partner at York Central is the incredible National Railway Museum, whose entrance and new central hall will sit directly on the brand-new Museum Square.
6,500
NEW JOBS CREATED
York Central will generate more than 6,500 jobs, 1,500+ of which will be during construction. This will include new, accessible, and inclusive jobs for local people.
£135M
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
With unprecedented government support, and £135m of infrastructure investment already underway, York Central is being developed by a joint venture partnership between McLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate.
