Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone and St. Philip’s Marsh are undergoing a major regeneration. Over 25 years, 130 hectares of brownfield land will turn into a thriving mixed-use community.
Before the pandemic, Bristol contributed an annual £15bn to the UK economy. The city is integral to the West of England’s £39bn economy, and this project is expected to bring £1.6bn to the city annually.
The investment in the area will support residential and mixed-use developments, creating new jobs, business opportunities, and affordable housing. This is going to be achieved by converting disused brownfield sites around the station into a distinct, modern urban environment, creating a vibrant destination for all in the city. The main developments for Temple Quarter are:
Bristol Temple Meads station is projected to see millions more passengers by 2040.
Updating this station is integral to the Temple Quarter's future success and growth. After the project's completion, the station will link to the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus at the University of Bristol. This will allow leading R&D staff to connect with local and regional businesses.
North, east, and south entrances will also be added to Brunel's famous station.
The area around the station will be revamped with housing, hospitality, and shopping outlets. This will add a new area to live, socialise, and shop. A new integrated transport hub will:
St. Philip’s Marsh will become a thriving mixed-use neighbourhood of residential and business uses, supported by investments in flood resilience and travel infrastructure.
Its proximity to the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus will help to foster a creative and knowledge-based economy creating new jobs and inclusive growth, with spill-over benefits for the wider community.
Learn more about the key opportunities, strategic timelines and what this means for Bristol.