Smithgate, Wolverhampton

An inclusive and vibrant new quarter in the heart of Wolverhampton

Delivered by
ECF Smithgate
Location
Wolverhampton
Use
Residential / Affordable / Build to Rent / Homes / Infrastructure / Leisure / Mixed Use / Public Space / Retail

Transformative new quarter

Smithgate in Wolverhampton, a transformative new quarter creating new homes and the things people need to call a place home. Easily accessible from Birmingham and the surrounding region, this highly connected city will become a prime destination for residents and visitors.

Building a partnership

We take pride in making the complex simple, working in partnership to deliver successful places. In Wolverhampton, we’re working with the Council to create a new neighbourhood including 1,000 new homes.

Space to connect

Smithgate is set to become a vibrant new quarter for the city, prioritising all the things people need in the long term. It will create inviting new spaces for people to connect, alongside a diverse range of new shops and leisure options.

Urban living

Wolverhampton is a highly connected city, easily accessible from Birmingham and the surrounding region, making it an attractive place to live. By improving accessibility and creating inviting spaces, we aim to make it a destination of choice for those seeking a vibrant and convenient urban lifestyle.

Building a partnership

We take pride in making the complex simple, working in partnership to deliver successful places. In Wolverhampton, we’re working with the Council to create a new neighbourhood including 1,000 new homes.

Space to connect

Smithgate is set to become a vibrant new quarter for the city, prioritising all the things people need in the long term. It will create inviting new spaces for people to connect, alongside a diverse range of new shops and leisure options.

Urban living

Wolverhampton is a highly connected city, easily accessible from Birmingham and the surrounding region, making it an attractive place to live. By improving accessibility and creating inviting spaces, we aim to make it a destination of choice for those seeking a vibrant and convenient urban lifestyle.

What does Smithgate mean for Wolverhampton?

Our new film brings together the people helping to shape Smithgate, from project partners and local authority voices to organisations working with young people in the city, to explore the story behind the place.

Partners

Smithgate is being delivered by ECF in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council, transforming the area into a vibrant mixed-use district. This collaboration aims to boost economic growth and enhance urban living through extensive regeneration and placemaking.

Our Partners

Our Sustainable Future

Get the full breakdown on how Smithgate is transforming the Wolverhampton site into a vibrant, sustainable destination in our Smithgate: Our Sustainable Future case study.

Smithgate, Wolverhampton - Our Sustainable Future case study
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In numbers

New homes

Years in duration

Sq.ft

Scale

Agreeing a partnership with ECF has the potential to attract significant investment and create new jobs across Wolverhampton.”

Stephen Simkins
Council Leader, Wolverhampton City Council

Location

Smithgate, Wolverhampton

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