The future of urban regeneration lies within collaboration

By Alec Hamlin, Blueprint Regeneration  The most successful and impactful regeneration projects are driven by public and private sector partnerships. With local authorities focusing on delivering long-term impact, strategic development that considers economic, environmental and community needs will become catalysts for urban transformation and further investment. With this in mind, Alec Hamlin shares his experience in the industry, exploring how […]

By Alec Hamlin

10th July 2024

Next phase of Fruit Market neighbourhood given the go-ahead

The second stage of Fruit Market, the unique city centre townhouse development in Nottingham’s bustling Sneinton Market, has received planning approval. Delivered by Blueprint, the sustainable homes specialists, the second phase of the development will consist of 26 new homes clustered around two communal gardens providing residents with large, tranquil outdoor spaces whilst still being in the heart of the […]

Next phase of Fruit Market neighbourhood given the go-ahead

By Alec Hamlin

12th January 2024

Fruit Market is a Housing Design Award winner!

The Fruit Market Development in Nottingham’s Sneinton Market, a project by Blueprint Regeneration, was awarded the Building for a Healthy Life Award at this year’s Housing Design Awards. As the longest-running award in the UK, the Housing Design Awards promote excellence and sustainability in home design. They are the only accolades promoted by all five major professional institutions: RICS, RIBA, […]

Fruit Market is a Housing Design Award winner!

By Alec Hamlin

13th December 2023

Art of Football to open new headquarters at Trent Basin

When planning the regeneration of Nottingham Waterside, we set out to create a self-serving, integrated community where people could live, work and socialise. With Art of Football (AoF) already active in the City, their new headquarters will bring social value and further investment to the area. Art of Football is a Nottingham-based vintage football merchandise store, with a global reach […]

Art of Football to open new headquarters at Trent Basin

By Alec Hamlin

30th November 2023

New net-zero primary school to open within Trent Basin neighbourhood

Blueprint has worked with Nottingham City Council (NCC) and the Greenwood Academy Trust to support a bid for a brand-new free school, The Waterside Primary Academy, which will be funded and delivered by the Department for Education. The Waterside Primary Academy is now being built at Trent Basin on land adjoining the Blueprint homes and will mirror the developer’s commitment […]

New net-zero primary school to open within Trent Basin neighbourhood

By Alec Hamlin

28th November 2023

Future Makers launches Waste Plastic Studio

When we established Maker’s Yard within our Trent Basin scheme, we wanted to support the creation of a community space with a strong focus on circular economy-based collaborations and innovations. Our first tenant was Future Makers, which this week has launched its groundbreaking new initiative, Waste Plastic Studio. The Waste Plastic Studio aims to redefine the role of plastic waste […]

Future Makers launches Waste Plastic Studio

By Alec Hamlin

28th September 2023

Author: Alec Hamlin

The future of urban regeneration lies within collaboration

Next phase of Fruit Market neighbourhood given the go-ahead

Fruit Market is a Housing Design Award winner!

Art of Football to open new headquarters at Trent Basin

New net-zero primary school to open within Trent Basin neighbourhood

Future Makers launches Waste Plastic Studio

The future of urban regeneration lies within collaboration