Comprehensive masterplan for the city centre extending to 2040’s providing a planning framework and guiding public and private investment.
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Welcome to the City Centre Masterplan which will create:
- A successful and growing Cathedral and University city, with more homes, businesses and jobs.
- A city with prestige tourist, education and retail attractions.
- A place that maintains its “city in the country” feel, its valued heritage assets and environmental quality.
This masterplan defines key development schemes and public realm improvement projects that can have a transformational impact upon Worcester city centre. The proposals within this masterplan have the potential to produce the following:
£385m additional GVA per year once fully developed |
8 historic buildings brought back into economic use |
3,243 new homes proposed |
8,610 new jobs created |
£0.7m savings for the NHS per year through healthier lifestyles |
9 New parks, squares and public spaces |
14 km of new cycle infrastructure |
A vision for Worcester
The Masterplan was adopted by Worcester City Council on 16 July 2019.
Final Worcester City Centre Masterplan