Arena Quarter Explained

Arena Quarter (sometimes referred to as Arena Qtr) is a mixed city centre development with residential, retail and office developments in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is located in Leeds city centre and the area is best known for housing Leeds Arena.^[1]

In recent years, a number of developments have been built in Arena Quarter. This includes Opal 3 and Sky Plaza, both of which are student accommodation. Yorkshire's tallest building began construction in the Quarter in October 2018.

History

The area of Leeds near Leeds Arena, was often referred to as Little London, however, that is mainly located to the north of Lovell Park. Following the construction of the city's first indoor arena, the area nearby was renamed by Leeds City Council as Arena Quarter. The rezoning of this area meant that shopping center, Merrion Centre became part of the Arena Quarter.^[2]

Its location is directly north of Merrion Street in Leeds city centre. The inner ring road borders the district on both the east and north boundary, with Woodhouse Lane acting as the district's western boundary.

Facilities

The main two facilities located in Arena Quarter are the Merrion Centre and Leeds Arena.^[3] The Yorkshire Bank HQ is also located in Arena Quarter.

Housing

The vibrant and upcoming part of Leeds has seen major developments around the Arena Quarter. Most of the development has come in the way of student housing, with many tall buildings constructed or under construction. This included two of Leeds' tallest buildings, including Sky Plaza and Opal 3.^[4]

In October 2018, plans were announced for a new skyscraper in the Arena Quarter that will become the tallest building in Yorkshire upon completion.^[5] Altus House will occupy the site of Hume House, which has been demolished as part of the development.^[6]

See also

• List of tallest buildings in Leeds
• Architecture of Leeds

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vision for new hotel and restaurant in Leeds's booming Arena Quarter . Yorkshire Evening Post. 25 October 2018.
2. Web site: Pizza chain expands into Leeds Merrion Centre . Yorkshire Evening Post. 25 October 2018.
3. Web site: Vision of Leeds city centre Arena Quarter scheme revealed as GMI Construction appointed . 31 May 2016 . Bdaily. 25 October 2018.
4. Web site: Leeds today: Whore poster, Sky Plaza and Spice Girls exhibition. John. Baron. 14 April 2011. The Guardian. 25 October 2018.
5. Web site: 36-floor student supertower design wins initial backing from Leeds plans chiefs . Yorkshire Evening Post. 25 October 2018.
6. Web site: Plans for student flats skyscraper. 15 February 2018. BBC News. 25 October 2018.