Multi million pound urban development to join Newcastle city centre

Plans have been announced for a new multi million pound urban development in the centre of Newcastle.

National architecture practice, GSSArchitecture, has been appointed by Newcastle University to develop the sitewide masterplan for a new build, mixed-use urban development.

The development, known as the Campus for Ageing and Vitality (CAV), will be situated on a former hospital site and will encompass a range of uses, including residential areas and research and development for healthy ageing innovation.

GSSArchitecture will be working closely with the university’s partners, including Newcastle City Council and Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NuTH) in order to develop the plans.

Jonathan Hunter, project partner at GSSArchitecture, commented: “This site represents a fantastic opportunity for Newcastle to grow its already significant, national reputation as a centre for excellence in ageing, innovation and digital science.

“We aim to develop a masterplan that will support a truly integrated community, focused on the principles of health, wealth and wellbeing in later living and we are delighted to be working with Newcastle University and the City Council in delivering this vision.”

The site was recently purchased by Newcastle University from NuTH.