The regeneration of the former General Hospital site, on Westgate Road in Newcastle’s West End, will help people live longer and healthier lives through global leadership in ageing and research.
Led by Newcastle University, the application for the ambitious masterplan was endorsed by the City Council’s planning committee (February 25th).
The planned development, which will take approximately 10-years to complete, will link research and innovation across the whole 29-acre site and provide unique solutions for living, leisure, learning and employment as we age.
Professor David Burn, Pro-Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University and Theme Lead for the BRC’s Dementia theme said
“The site will give us an unprecedented opportunity to undertake world-class research that not only benefits our local population but people nationally and internationally, too.
“We will take a whole-system approach, from cell to community, working with our partners to create a site that is truly unique in its scope, for the health and wellbeing of our population, as well as boosting the economy of our region.”
Read the full article here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2022/02/cavredevelopment/