In pictures: Visions of Sunderland in 2030 as part of £100 million Riverside Sunderland Masterplan
More images have been released to show how Sunderland could be transformed over the next decade by the Sunderland City Council-led Riverside Sunderland Masterplan.
The latest illustrations visualise a multi-storey car park complete with 650 spaces and a “living wall” showcasing the city’s heritage. With up to 10,000 jobs and 1,000 new homes planned as part of the £100m-plus project, here is a glimpse at how artists believe Sunderland will look by 2030. You can also tour past and present visions of Wearside’s future here.
1. What is Riverside Sunderland?
Launched in November 2019 with £100m of investment from Legal and General, Riverside Sunderland is Sunderland City Council's masterplan to transform a 33.2 hectare site across both sides of the River Wear near the city centre.
Photo: Stu Norton
2. High hopes
A 176-page document released in October 2020 described the work as "the most exciting regeneration site in Britain". Plans include 1,000 new homes, up to 10,000 jobs and new bridges across the river.
Photo: Other 3rd Party
3. Fan-tastic
One of the bridges will take fans on foot between the city centre and Sunderland football club's Stadium of Light ground. Council leader Graeme Miller said: “A direct footbridge into the vicinity of the Stadium of Light will be a fantastic addition to the city."
Photo: Other 3rd Patry
4. Home comforts
The masterplan includes 1,000 sustainable homes to rent and buy for 2,500 people in four new riverside neighbourhoods. Cllr Miiler said: "The masterplan will create a spectacular city centre destination – a place to live, work and play."
Photo: Other 3rd Party