Take a look around Sunderland, a city undergoing significant positive changes thanks to art, culture, and a forward-thinking plan to have more people living & working in the city centre. #sunderland #developments

This corner of the city centre is undergoing a huge renaissance with Mackies Corner Sunderland and The Elephant Tea Rooms similarly being restored.

...The new venue has been the passion project of @roxborough_ltd, Sarah leathem, the property owner & Sarah's father John Curran, Blaine Leathem and many others who have put their dedication and hard work into this, including builders, artists and electricians.

@GabSutton Sunderland is great for high quality coffee these days.

With the Northern Spire as a backdrop, the new film studios combined with major city centre developments, will help put the city on the national and international map. I can't wait to post regular updates on this!

It's fantastic to see another old building being revitalised. This project will complement the area's vibrant businesses, such as Pop Recs Ltd and Sunshine Co-operative, as well as the upcoming Villiers/Nile Street development.

@Tony_young78 And how much do you think a building like that would cost to build? 🫣

@Tony_young78 It will be bricks.

The pavilion, which will be located at Keel Square, is also under construction. This temporary glass 'house' will feature an immersive screen and a viewing platform, offering fantastic views of the Culture House development.

Great news. This will help accelerate plans for the new housing developments across Riverside Sunderland and Sunniside.

Photos 3 &4. New housing on the former civic centre site is also making a big impact as you approach the city from the south. The 'West Park Quarter' development, led by Vistry Group, will feature 265 new homes, including a mix of apartments, townhouses & smaller family homes 2/2

The cityscape has been transformed over the last couple of years, and what once felt like a place time had forgotten now feels full of energy. It’s still a work in progress, but the future is exciting.