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Leeds - City Centre Urban Design Strategy

Environmental Design Group

Department of Planning and Environment

Leeds City Council

 

 

'The mission of the Council is to bring the benefit of a prosperous, vibrant and attractive city to all the people of Leeds'

Produced with support and material from other key departments, (particularly Civic Architect, City Centre Management, Highways and Transportation, and Leisure Services) and key participants, including Leeds Architecture and Design Initiative, Urban Design Alliance (Yorkshire Region), Leeds Civic Trust, Victorian Society (West Yorkshire Group) and Leeds Metropolitan University.

Councillor Elizabeth Minkin
Executive member responsible
for Development and
Sustainability
Chair of Leeds Architecture
and Design Initiative


Leeds City Centre is thriving. There are new buildings, spaces and investments making it an exciting and dynamic place.There is a rich legacy of architecture, streets and squares from our past which are cherished. But what are thespecial qualities that make it Leeds, and how does it all fit together?

This document is the first attempt at a comprehensive view of the urban design attributes of our City Centre. The themes of 'form, movement, space and use' help us to explore the uniqueness of our City Centre's streets, spaces and buildings. The document shows that by using the established character of the City Centre as a starting point, developers, architects and designers can produce original buildings which reinforce and develop the individuality of Leeds.

Urban design can be summed up as 'making places work for people'. It is important that this guidance, published by Leeds City Council, has been produced in close consultation with key local interest and professional groups. I am sure that it will be used widely so that the character of our City Centre is protected and enhanced, and it will enable all of us who live and work in Leeds to better appreciate and enjoy its unique quality.

 

 
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