JV to create world-leading development for healthy ageing

Newcastle University and Genr8 Kajima Regeneration have formed a joint venture to create a 29-acre world-leading development for healthy ageing.

Located in the West End of Newcastle, the mixed-use scheme will integrate research, living, workspace and health uses to create a world-leading destination, which will examine new approaches to the way we live and how it can translate to improved health and wellbeing.

This will include specialist housing that will be trialled specifically for those living with dementia and traumatic injury.

The site, owned by Newcastle University, aims to become the UK’s leading development of an exemplar neighbourhood, including the provision of purpose-built homes enabling people to live longer, healthier lives.

Kate Pix, Regeneration Director, Kajima, said: “If we are to level up the country, we can’t simply build more homes. We also need to rethink how we use existing places, particularly those with in-built community benefits such as health facilities, life sciences and other social infrastructure.

“We are therefore very excited to be working as development partner with Newcastle University and to continue our ongoing relationship with Genr8, following our successful partnership in transforming Rochdale town centre.”

Genr8 Partner, Richard Ingham, commented: “This scheme represents an unrivalled opportunity to deliver an exemplar scheme of international significance, which harnesses best practice and drives innovation in the living and place arenas.”