Our Principles

Our approach to York Central is guided by five key principles of People, Place, Planet, Partnership, and Prosperity to ensure we create a sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive place that enhances the lives of everyone it serves, both today and for generations to come.

People and community sit at the very heart of everything we do, with our focus firmly on enhancing and securing the long-term health, well-being, and prosperity of everyone who chooses to live, work, or visit here.

York Central will be a vibrant and inspiring new quarter whose spaces and places reflect the city’s unique identity whilst, supporting the future growth and changing needs of the communities it serves.

Environmental sustainability is core to the future of York Central, meaning we will tread lightly on the land we occupy, recognising we are custodians of what will be a place that’s rich and full of life for future generations.

We are working with likeminded partners from across the region and beyond, including universities, government, businesses, individuals, and community organisations, to foster a sense of ownership, trust, and collective responsibility to help deliver this once in a lifetime project.

We aim to bring shared prosperity to the city by attracting new investment in both science and creative industries, meaning York Central will become invaluable catalyst for long-term economic growth.

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