Following the completion of a successful round of funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, a team — including Bradford Civic Society — led by Impact Hub Bradford has revealed plans to regenerate the city’s historic mercantile quarter, Little Germany.
Home to a number of listed buildings, the area is one of the most remarkable heritage destinations in the country and is known as having the highest concentration of protected buildings per square mile.
The business and community-focussed organisation has led efforts to help revitalise the area, thanks to a collaborative project with the newly formed stakeholder group.
The steering group – which is headed up by Kamran Rashid, CEO of Impact Hub Bradford and chaired by James Mason, CEO of the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce – was formed with a focus on placemaking, business development, and the integration of local communities. In partnership with a diverse group of stakeholders—including businesses, local organisations, and cultural enterprises—the team aims to bring both the public and businesses back to the area, celebrating the role it played in the region’s historic prosperity.
Commenting on the ambitious plans, Kamran Rashid, CEO of Impact Hub Bradford, said: “Work that will help drive a prosperous future for Little Germany is progressing at pace, with a clear vision to develop the area into a vibrant and thriving part of Bradford’s city centre. The collective efforts of the steering group, supported by a significant pot of funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund will ensure that Little Germany’s future will be both sustainable and community driven.
“As Bradford’s future unfolds, Little Germany will undoubtedly be a key player in shaping the city’s heritage and economic landscape for generations to come.”
The project team will be rolling out a number of new initiatives over the coming months to help reinvigorate interest in the historic quarter, including new Bradford Civic Society blue plaques, improved wayfinding, new heritage walks and self-guided trails, new public art, and a new website to help promote Little Germany as a destination. The team has been working with other agencies such as Bradford BID to ensure that the area is benefitting for regular cleansing and efforts to boost public safety.
The project has also involved working closely with local designer Jimmy Smith — who recently created Bradford’s striking new street and boundary sign designs — to produce a new eye-catching visual identity for the area.
To find out more about the project, visit: https://www.littlegermany.uk/
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