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Exciting news for Sheffield as the Attercliffe Development project promises to breathe new life into our city 🎉 Thank you to Citu and Sheffield City Council for showcasing this brilliant initiative at Domo yesterday. In the first phase, the project will introduce 362 new homes, commercial spaces, and public areas, including a new footbridge over the canal to create a vibrant, sustainable community that will bring significant benefits to Attercliffe and Darnall. At the heart of this development is a commitment to sustainability and innovation. The homes will be equipped with industry-leading technology, including solar panels and heat sink pumps, offering residents zero-cost energy bills. This focus on eco-friendly solutions extends to the sourcing of materials, with a concerted effort to reduce carbon emissions throughout the construction process. The project's emphasis on brownfield site development showcases a responsible approach to urban expansion, preserving green spaces while revitalising previously developed areas. The site's layout has been carefully considered to prioritise community needs, accessibility, and infrastructure. As Sheffield continues to evolve, initiatives like this pave the way for a more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future for all its residents. Who else is excited about this development? 🤩

📢 FIRST UK DEVELOPER SIGNS UP AS AN OFFICIAL PARTNER IN THE HUMANISE CAMPAIGN 📢 We are delighted to announce that UK developer Citu, creators of the award-winning Climate Innovation District in #Leeds and Little Kelham in #Sheffield, has signed up as an official Humanise Campaign Partner. Citu becomes the first #developer to join the global coalition. Its co-founder and managing director, Jonathan Wilson, signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday in London (23.07.34) committing to supporting the Humanise Campaign over the next two years. During that time, Citu will take two of the core ideas at the heart of Humanise and apply them to their developments in Leeds and Sheffield. First, measuring the impact of the buildings and places on people's emotions and second, accessing the value of greater visual complexity and making buildings more interesting. Following the signing, Jonathan said:  “Citu is a disrupter which seeks to drive systematic change in the development world. At the core of our business is the desire to create the most impact possible from our projects and to find creative solutions to the climate crisis. Our responsibility and approach align perfectly with the goals of Humanise and I am excited about the change we can achieve together.” Thomas Heatherwick, author of Humanise: A Maker’s Guide to Building our World, whose studio is a founding partner on the Humanise Campaign commented: “It is brilliant to find a partner who is already challenging the status quo and playing an active role in ending the blandemic. Citu completely understands that more human places create more value, for your customers and for the community. I think we’ll start to see a wave of developers creating much more loveable and interesting places.” Abigail Scott Paul, Global Head of the Humanise Campaign added: “Humanise is a global effort to shift expectations and create a better designed world with human needs and the needs of the planet at the centre of it. Citu has proved through their current projects that it doesn’t have to cost more to create visually more engaging buildings. I am looking forward to developing the partnership and hearing from other progressive and socially conscious developers who are keen to be a part of our growing coalition.” If you are a developer and would like to know more then please do get in touch: mail@humanise.org. Matt Bell Hannah Limming Stuart Macalister Heatherwick studio #development #housing #cities