The New Pavilion and Morley Town Masterplan
Morley Town Council, in collaboration with Soreen Billbas, founder of BARCX, (former owner TH3M), developed a case and successfully secured capital investment funding for the New Pavilion building in Morley Town Centre, Leeds. As part of the £25 million fund, £4.8 million has been allocated for the revitalisation of the New Pavilion building, derelict since 2005. Leeds City College will serve as the anchor tenant, establishing a skills-based campus that is essential for the area's success.
The Pavilion holds significant social and architectural value in the hearts and minds of the local community. Engaging with the community has been central to our agenda, and this commitment is reflected in both the usage and design of the proposal
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This masterplan presents a vision to showcase the potential for a vibrant environment that will revitalise Morley Town Centre.
However, investment is needed to launch this initiative, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic.
As the developer of the New Pavilion, we have initiated the regeneration of the town by bringing the New Pavilion back to life.
The Morley Town Masterplan
Morley is a market town and civil parish within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England.
The town is rich in historical and cultural vibrancy, boasting an active community that celebrates its heritage through theatre, music, and food festivals.
Performances by local schools and the Morley Amateur Operatic Society are integral to the town’s identity, with regular pantomimes
Morley Market has been a prominent feature since the town's inception, with the market building featuring a large trading hall divided into units that accommodate butchers, fashion shops, and a café.
The town itself boasts a successful ecosystem, with significant untapped potential that can be explored further.
The natural progression of regeneration would originate from the New Pavilion, as most
The car park opposite The Pavilion is currently unappealing and would greatly benefit from mixed-use residential developments that provide active frontages, enhancing the character of the street and its place-making qualities.
A master plan will only be effective if it fosters a diverse ecosystem of uses and environments, relying on the successful attraction of a new demographic of residents to ach