The authority says it wants more homes in the central area to help it reach the ambitious target. The aim is to inject ‘vitality’ after the loss of shops.
We decided to tot up all the flats that have been built or proposed in the last two years. The total - 10,000 - came as a surprise.
17. 169 flats - Velocity Tower
A two-year revamp of a Sheffield tower block completed in July and the apartments went on the market from £168,000. Velocity Tower on St Mary’s Gate overlooking the Waitrose roundabout has 169 units made up of studio, one and two bedroom apartments. | National World
18. 100 flats - Eyewitness Works
A conversion of a former cutlery factory on Milton Street and a new build block have created 100 flats in the city centre. | National World
19. 102 studios - Old Coroner’s Court
Developers have submitted proposals for flats on the site of the Old Coroner’s Court on Nursery Street, built in 1913. They include designs for 102 studios - one room and a bathroom - one and two-bed homes, a gym, work space, terrace, dining room and ‘podcasting studio’. | Old Coroner’s Court
20. 241 flats - Vista
Work on a £20m block of flats on Pond Street halted after the project collapsed into administration. Earlier this year it was put on the market by receivers. | National World