Views invited on plans for 'Kings Cross of the North'

An architect's impression of the site

Residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on the future of York's largest brownfield site, York Central, from today. Plans have been developed for a new urban development on the 72 hectare plot in the city centre.

The intention to consult residents and businesses on the plans for what has been labelled the 'Kings Cross of the North' were announced by City of York Council, Network Rail and the National Railway Museum last month.

Consultation will take place between Monday 18 January and Monday 15 February, through drop-in sessions at:

  • West Offices: Station Rise, Thursday 21 January 10am - 4pm

  • National Railway Museum: Saturday 30 January 10am - 4pm

  • Holgate and Micklegate joint ward committee: Tuesday 19 January St Paul's Church, Holgate Road, 6-8pm

  • York Railway Station: Wednesday 3 February 4pm - 7pm

  • Public Exhibition: West Offices, Station Rise. Throughout the duration of the consultation period.

It will also be possible for people to make their views known online at: www.york.gov.uk/consultations

The city's new quarter could provide up to 120,000 square metres of high quality office space, creating up to 7,000 new jobs as well as a new residential community for up to 2,500 new homes. There are also opportunities to expand and enhance the National Railway Museum, make improvements to the railway station and create a network of public squares, green spaces and routes linking to surrounding neighbourhoods.