Holbeck Urban Village

Holbeck Urban Village is an area of Leeds city centre, close to Leeds railway station that has been undergoing a period of urban renewal.

The designated area, part of Holbeck, is located amongst ex-locomotive engineering and manufacturing buildings, some dating back to the 18th century on the south side of the River Aire.

[1] The urban village concept is being used alongside government investment to encourage building developers to create a mix of residential, business, and leisure facilities.

[2] Topping out is a completion ceremony for the builders, and usually a VIP is invited to lay the final stone.

Some local friction has been caused by the HUV being cited as 'expensive' and as a focus for government investment whilst ignoring adjacent back to back housed areas of Holbeck and Beeston Hill.