But with the end of the £480m Heart of the City 2 scheme in sight - which projects have occupiers or operators?
Come on a tour to see what your money is paying for and what might happen to the new buildings when the wraps finally come off.

1. Three building sites in one
Three building sites between Cambridge and Carver streets. From left: Bethel Chapel music venue, Cambridge Street Collective food hall and Elshaw House office block. Photo: David Walsh

2. Food Hall
The Cambridge Street Collective food hall (with the rusty roof) will be run by The Milestone Group, of Neepsend Cutlery Works fame. No occupiers have been announced yet. Photo: David Walsh

3. Office block
Elshaw House on Carver Street is being built by Sheffield firm Henry Boot. No takers for the offices have been announced yet. Photo: David Walsh

4. Hotel
Radisson Blu is set to run this hotel on Pinstone Street and pay rent to owner Sheffield City Council. Photo: David Walsh