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Stevenage regeneration and the future
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TOWN CENTRE, Joy Ride and Clock
Regeneration and the Future…
As Stevenage celebrates its 75th Anniversary, there’s much to look
forward to with a £1 billion 20-year regeneration programme
At the heart of the Stevenage regeneration
plan is a thriving, sustainable centre; with
new homes and leisure facilities, places
for people to work, play, eat and shop.
Building on the pioneering spirit of our
heritage, we’ve worked with local people
in identifying local needs whilst creating a
town fit for the 21st century.
Our ambition is to deliver 7,300 new
properties by 2028 with new homes,
shops, restaurants, even better sports,
leisure, civic and green spaces and
improved transport connectivity links.
We are also making the most of our
desirable geographical location to attract
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inward investment from national and
international businesses – bringing new
jobs for local people.
This major scheme is being delivered
by Stevenage Borough Council with
investment from partners including Mace,
Reef Group and Hertfordshire Local
Enterprise Partnership.
Stevenage Borough Council’s leader,
Sharon Taylor OBE, explains: “Stevenage
was the UK’s first new town, built more
or less all at once, with the result that
everything has aged at the same time and
needing major investment.
“As we celebrate 75 years, there’s much to
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look forward to with an unprecedented
opportunity, a once-in-a-generation
moment to revitalise the town. We’re
creating a place where people and
businesses can thrive with outstanding
opportunities for young people and local
jobs for local people.”
Transformation of some of our much
loved spaces is already visible and
others are underway to create a thriving
community.
New homes in the town centre will be
ready for occupation shortly and we’ve
completed the expansion of the railway
station and repurposed the Town Square.