Growth Area 2: Forster Square
Forster Square will be a key transport and economic hub in the heart of Bradford. It will be the counterpart to the Southern Gateway, creating a north-south axis running through the centre of Bradford, each acting as an anchor for diverse activities and transport access.
These anchors on the key axis through Bradford will catalyse activity and development throughout the city centre.
A vibrant and diverse area of high-density land uses will be developed incorporating retail, leisure, office and residential. Maximising the value of existing heritage assets in the area and developing new high-quality residential and commercial buildings alongside high-quality public realm and green spaces.
This will create a thriving, truly urban area where people choose to work, live and spend time.
Vision
- High-density mixed-use developments around a transport node
- Creating a cluster of high-quality office and residential adjacent to the station
- High quality public realm throughout and linking to The Broadway, Little Germany and the city centre
- Maximising value of heritage assets through retrofit and adaptation
- Incorporate opportunities for walking and cycling along the key routes and green linkages throughout the area
- Strengthen the city centre and create a northern counterpart to Southern Gateway to cement the key north-south axis through the city centre.
The proposed interventions as set out are indicative only. There is no funding commitment at this stage to deliver the vision. If the proposals are supported by stakeholders, a more detailed delivery plan would be considered as funding opportunities arise.