Sheffield Hallam's 'University Green' has been given the go-ahead
A new university campus and a major green public space have been approved by councillors
Sheffield Hallam University has been given to go ahead to create a new campus within its current City Campus on the former Science Park and car park at Howard Street.
Work will begin early next year - and should be done in 2023.
The first phase of the campus plan to build three new buildings around a public University Green was given the go ahead by Sheffield City Council planners on Tuesday 19 October.
A new ‘University Green’ public space will provide a green heart for the campus. This will see new trees planted, more than 400 square meters of new greenery and spaces for up to 150 people to sit and relax.
Richard Calvert, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University, said:
“We’re delighted that the council has approved the first phase of our campus plan. This development will play a major part in delivering on our ambitions as a university, including our contribution to the city and region as set out in our recently launched Civic University Agreement.
“These new facilities are designed to deliver significant benefits for our students, and to make Sheffield Hallam an even more attractive place to study and work, whilst also enhancing a key gateway to Sheffield City Centre.”