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161 new homes built on former primary school
A “pioneering” new housing development of 161 new homes on the site of a former primary school features a mix of affordable, shared ownership, key worker, rental and private residences.
On the grounds of the former Dunmail Primary School, Elderberry Walk in Southmead has been designed by Redcliffe-based AHMM architects.
The development is a partnership between Brighter Places, BBRC Homes from Bristol & Bath Regional Capital, and Cheyne Capital.
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Brighter Places chief executive, Anna Klimczak, said: “As an innovative Bristol housing association committed to providing much-needed, energy efficient affordable homes in thriving communities we are proud of what we have achieved at Elderberry Walk.
“The high quality, well-designed homes are set in an environment conscious development that showcases what can be delivered with determination and creative thinking.”
Elderberry Walk in Southmead is the result of the funding and interests of a housing association, a community investment company, and private sector capital – photo: Brighter Places
On a recent visit to Elderberry Walk, Bristol mayor Marvin Rees said: “We are immensely proud to see the pioneering new housing development at Elderberry Walk open to the public, after this £36m investment in our city, providing much-needed high quality homes for the people of Bristol.
“These 161 new homes, including 77 new affordable homes, add to the 12,534 new homes built in our city since 2016.
“As our city, and country, continues to grapple with the sharp end of the housing crisis, innovative projects such as this which blend practical solutions, sustainability and creativity are becoming increasingly essential.
“This thriving new community, with new homes for keyworkers, can be another great example of the better Bristol that we are building together.”
BBRC Homes chief executive, Ed Rowberry, added: “BBRC Homes is delighted to have played its part in enabling this exemplar of sustainable regeneration and partnership working.
“By matching long term capital with local need, we are continuing to build on our specialism of providing much needed intermediate housing tenures for key workers and local people.”
Main photo: Brighter Places
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