#News: The search for a new development partner for Liverpool's iconic #FestivalGardens scheme is set to move up a gear. Liverpool City Council and Montagu Evans has announced that shortlisted candidates will be confirmed in Spring this year. Following the launch of this unique opportunity in October 2024, dialogue is ongoing with a number of high-calibre parties who are expected to shortly return Outline Solutions. An invitation to shortlisted parties will be issued in March, and the selection of a preferred bidder remains on track for September. £53m has already been invested into the prime waterfront site and surrounding area to de-risk and accelerate delivery on this remediated brownfield land. Remediation and infrastructure installation has been completed by VINCI which also led to the creation of Liverpool’s first public park of the century. Part of a wider 36 ha site, Festival Gardens’ Development Zone extends to 11 ha (27 acres), 5 km from Liverpool city centre. Its landmark waterfront location benefits from outstanding green and blue infrastructure with the Festival Gardens parkland, including formal Chinese and Japanese gardens, and River Mersey immediately adjacent. The Development Zone will become a thriving, sustainable, healthy and inclusive neighbourhood with a strong identity and sense of community, developed using innovative design and building techniques to meet local housing need. Councillor Nick Small, Liverpool Council’s Cabinet member for Economy and Growth, said: “The Festival Gardens development zone is a once in a generation opportunity and we’re keen to ensure a scheme that befits its amazing location. "We’ve had some very positive conversations with a number of high-quality developers and we now look forward to seeing their visions in detail on they seek to transform the housing offer in this area. “We’re entering an incredibly exciting time and the shortlisting of candidates this Spring is a huge step in making this in-demand, thriving community a reality." Full story at: https://lnkd.in/eeqVsMry #TheNextChapter Liverpool City Region Combined Authority I Homes England I Nuala Gallagher I Sophie Bevan I Chris Ridland I Aneesha Ray I Kate Bull I Ben Heywood I David Lord I Camilla Mankabady I Ian Williams I Matthew Ashton I Jenny Turnross I Mace I shedkm I Metropolitan Workshop LLP
