Bradford
Major investment from all sectors plus the vibrant cultural backdrop will ensure Bradford continues to progress as one of the most dynamic cities in the North of England.
McGinnis Urban is leading the regeneration of historic districts of Bradford and recognises the potential of Bradford's beautiful buildings and reinventing them for today's modern lifestyles. Landmark buildings - cornerstones of Bradford's heritage - that have stood the test of time are being brought back to glorious life and important brownfield sites are being sensitively developed to meet the changing needs of a dynamic 21st century city.
Bradford is undergoing a transformation and the city living phenomenon is set to take off.
The residential market is affordable when compared to other locations across Yorkshire and this, combined with the heritage of areas such as Little Germany, provides a unique opportunity for further investment.
Some of Bradford's fastest growing employment sectors are within the professional services industries. Around 16% of Bradford's population works in financial and business services and, in particular, the city is a top location for banking.
Key employers in this sector include Abbey, Bradford & Bingley and the Yorkshire Building Society, whose head office is located in the city.
Other major employers include the catalogue companies Grattan and Empire Stores, Morrison's and the Inland Revenue. The latter is representative of the city's many public sector services that in total account for 30% of local area employment.
Bradford University plays a major role in the city's cultural life and, with more than 10,000 students and 3,500 staff, is one of Bradford's largest accommodation seekers.
Bradford is also forecast to see a population increase of more than 40,000 in the next decade with the financial services sector also expected to grow rapidly - by 8.8% over the period to 2009.
McGinnis Urban is leading the regeneration of historic districts of Bradford and recognises the potential of Bradford's beautiful buildings and reinventing them for today's modern lifestyles. Landmark buildings - cornerstones of Bradford's heritage - that have stood the test of time are being brought back to glorious life and important brownfield sites are being sensitively developed to meet the changing needs of a dynamic 21st century city.
Bradford is undergoing a transformation and the city living phenomenon is set to take off.
The residential market is affordable when compared to other locations across Yorkshire and this, combined with the heritage of areas such as Little Germany, provides a unique opportunity for further investment.
Some of Bradford's fastest growing employment sectors are within the professional services industries. Around 16% of Bradford's population works in financial and business services and, in particular, the city is a top location for banking.
Key employers in this sector include Abbey, Bradford & Bingley and the Yorkshire Building Society, whose head office is located in the city.
Other major employers include the catalogue companies Grattan and Empire Stores, Morrison's and the Inland Revenue. The latter is representative of the city's many public sector services that in total account for 30% of local area employment.
Bradford University plays a major role in the city's cultural life and, with more than 10,000 students and 3,500 staff, is one of Bradford's largest accommodation seekers.
Bradford is also forecast to see a population increase of more than 40,000 in the next decade with the financial services sector also expected to grow rapidly - by 8.8% over the period to 2009.
