🏠 Big Developments in Cardiff’s City Centre! 🌆
Exciting times ahead for Cardiff as plans for up to 730 new flats at Central Quay, the former Brains Brewery site off Penarth Road, are being discussed this week! 🚧 With Cardiff in the grip of a housing emergency, this could be a crucial step toward making homes more affordable. The idea is to mix council housing with affordable accommodation, providing much-needed options for everyone.
Cardiff Council is considering purchasing five plots from developer Rightacres to ramp up efforts in building these homes. Councillor Lynda Thorne highlights the need for more affordable options due to skyrocketing private rent costs. If greenlit, this could be a game changer for the community, offering homes at prices people can actually manage.
Labour cabinet members will delve into the details soon, with the potential purchase enabling the council to lead development efforts. 🔍 Not all details are public yet, but the focus is on balancing social rented and private rented units, keeping the base option for social rented housing on the table if needed.
With a pressing need for more affordable housing solutions, securing opportunities like Central Quay is key for Cardiff. This is more than just a development project—it’s a chance to support families and bolster community resilience across our vibrant city.
Stay tuned for more updates as Cardiff plans its future! 🌟 #CardiffHousing #AffordableHomes #CentralQuay