Liverpool housing plans prioritize varied architecture and community, not just city center towers.
Keepmoat has a Speke office and has worked on housing projects, including modular homes and developments. They built homes in Speke, Anfield, and Huyton.
Rachel Reeves wants more UK homes built, as this is key for economic growth. Dean thinks Liverpool can help meet this goal, and she finds the region’s potential exciting.
A new town might be built in Merseyside, stretching from north Liverpool towards Bootle. This plan aims to transform brownfield sites into homes, and Liverpool seeks government approval for this project.
Dean believes this is positive for the region and wants Keepmoat to play a part. They focus on “social value,” not just building houses, which is a core part of their mission.
Keepmoat aims to offer varied housing options, including social rent, affordable options, and open-market housing. Prices range from £90,000 to £500,000.
Keepmoat aims to do more than required; for instance, in Croxteth, they exceed council policies. They collaborate with housing associations like Torus and Cobalt, building properties managed by these groups.
Keepmoat asks what types of properties are needed and inquires about target demographics. They then tailor their building approach accordingly, resulting in a diverse housing mix, and they build without excessive costs.
Dean discussed the Liverpool Waters scheme, which aims to regenerate Liverpool’s northern docks. It includes five neighborhoods, and the area stretches to Everton’s new stadium site.
Plans for skyscrapers in the area have emerged, with the King Edward Triangle project promising high-rise developments. Dean welcomes Liverpool Waters’ bold design; she thinks a mix of developments is important.
Dean finds Liverpool a preferable city, enjoying the shopping and cultural heritage. She feels Liverpool architecture is bolder, and Liverpool Waters showcases inspirational design.
Dean wants Liverpool to continue pioneering architecture. She thinks going up is not the only solution and suggests lower-rise, higher-density housing models, advocating for European-style designs.
Dean suggests three-story townhouses with workspaces, envisioning a mix of uses in communities. A graphic designer could live near a baker, which fosters neighborhood growth and community.
Peripheral towns provide a model, and integrating homes with other uses is key. People desire walkable environments. Dean thinks the next stage is not just vertical, and it requires mixing green spaces with buildings.