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2 A dynamic new city centre business and leisure destination designed for people and the modern occupier MUCH MORE OF EVERYTHING

3 A dynamic new city centre business and leisure destination designed for people and the modern occupier MUCH MORE OF EVERYTHING

Our proposal for Smithfield is to create much more than a collection of buildings We believe that the very essence of Smithfield will not be found in the internalised experiences of office buildings,

4 Our proposal for Smithfield is to create much more than a collection of buildings We believe that the very essence of Smithfield will not be found in the internalised experiences of office buildings, but in the way in which all buildings and open spaces come together to form a greater whole, a greater order. The essence of Smithfield will be felt upon arrival, whilst passing through, on the way to work, during breaks, on the way home or in the awareness of proximity to the amenities of the context a revitalised public realm network. Exhibition in the old Spode factory, Stoke-on-Trent

5 Global businesses that have already made Stoke-on-Trent their home Vodafone LA International Wardell Armstrong Steelite International Wedgwood Royal Doulton GAP Europe Screwfix Unilever Michelin bet365 Phones4U JCB

6 Demographics And Economic Landscape Population Economic Landscape 73.6% economic activity rate** 2.76m people within 45min drive* 243,000 students within one hour drive 7,000 businesses in the city 14% 63% 62% 114, bn Investors can save up to 14% in wage costs by locating in the area* Office headline rentals are approximately 63% less than Birmingham Office headline rentals are approximately 62% less than Manchester Average house price in Stoke-on-Trent Over 1.5 billion public and private sector development capital in Stokeon-Trent over the next five years Stoke-on-Trent creates an opportunity for increased profits through strong available resources and lower costs. A densely populated area with a large proportion of people, which historically comes from an industrial legacy, and carry a job for life ethos bringing stability to employment. A high retention of well educated professionals from its excellent universities offers a well balanced workforce. 30,000 Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire have over 30,000 people employed in business administration services *Larger catchment than Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Bristol or Newcastle **UK average 71.8% (ONS) *Source Make it Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire

7 LA International operates in 23 countries, and has chosen Stoke-on- Trent as its headquarters. Over 100 people work here in recruiting IT and engineering staff Vodafone, one of the world s leading telecoms companies with a customer base of 343 million customers in more than 30 countries. The company has a state of the art contact centre in Stoke-on-Trent, employing over 900 staff. Being consistently amongst the best in our professional game, with an enviable reputation for project delivery, this is wholly due to recruiting and developing in-house the high quality staff we need for our business - Paul Lukic, Chairman and CEO, LA International

8 Quality Of Life of green space within 1,480acres the city of Stoke-on-Trent Some of the UK s most beautiful scenery in the Staffordshire Peak District, Cannock Chase and National Forest. More canals than any other county in the UK 160kmof cycle routes Hanley Park, Stoke-on-Trent Trent & Mersey Canal, Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent s three key educational partners 33,000student population Served by Keele

9 282million UniQ education investment. UniQ is an ambitious project which brings together a unique collaboration of Stoke-on-Trent s three key educational partners 33,000student population Served by Keele and Staffordshire Universities, where R&D, Science and Media are strong disciplines. Stoke Sixth Form College Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent

10 375,000 visitors each year to Victoria Hall & Regent Theatre From theatres to theme parks, ceramics to premiership football, the quality of life runs far and wide. Glyndebourne s L elisir d amore at The Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent

11 NO.1 SMITHFIELD & PUBLIC REALM

12 Smithfield comprises 1.2million sq ft of office, retail and hotel space and will, over time, create more than 4,000 jobs, providing a multi-million pound boost to the North Staffordshire economy every year. A comprehensive masterplanning exercise was undertaken to create a dynamic and sustainable commercial centre for Stoke-on-Trent. No. 1 and No. 2 Smithfield have been designed to BREEAM excellent. 750,000 sq ft of Grade A office space 210,000 sq ft on site for occupation by SOTCC 60,000 sq ft of leisure and retail space 250 hotel beds 3.5 acres of open public space million sq ft of office, retail and hotel space Stoke-on-Trent City Council has already committed to the development and will occupy the first two office buildings, extending to 210,000 sq ft. Smithfield was identified as the ideal location and environment for the council to modernise its services whilst being a part of the new dynamic commercial centre. Smithfield will feature the highest architectural and urban design quality from leading designers, together with innovative techniques to keep energy use to a minimum.

Public Realm Principles, Leisure & Retail connectivity is at the Intu Potteries heart of Smithfield s Mitchell Art Centre Regent Theatre Potteries Museum and Art Gallery Victoria Hall Parking

13 Public Realm Principles, Leisure & Retail connectivity is at the Intu Potteries heart of Smithfield s Mitchell Art Centre Regent Theatre Potteries Museum and Art Gallery Victoria Hall Parking Transport Interchange masterplan Tesco The streets are multifunctional and integral to the scheme with a hierarchy of spaces created - each space differentiated by its character. The underlying grid of historical routes is re-established and enhanced, the routes allow easy connection to a variety of opportunities and experiences. Movement through all parts of Smithfield is encouraged and the form of the masterplan respects the sun and seasonal changes. The topography of the site is used to reinforce views and to create a series of steppingstones on the journey from station to city centre. Ground floor retail and leisure uses are strategically located throughout to create a vibrancy and different experiences throughout the day and into the evening, encouraging people to dwell and enjoy the environment. Smithfield will provide the crucial link between existing residential, shopping, cultural and heritage areas bringing the city together into a coherent whole

Public Realm Principles, Leisure & Retail connectivity is at the heart of Smithfield s masterplan The streets are multifunctional and integral to the scheme, with a hierarchy of spaces created each

14 Public Realm Principles, Leisure & Retail connectivity is at the heart of Smithfield s masterplan The streets are multifunctional and integral to the scheme, with a hierarchy of spaces created each space differentiated by its unique character. The underlying grid of historic routes is re-established and enhanced, allowing easy connection to a variety of opportunities and experiences. Movement through all parts of Smithfield is encouraged and buildings are positioned taking account of the sun and seasonal changes. The topography of the site is used to reinforce views of the city and to create a series of stepping-stones on the journey from the station to the city centre. Ground floor retail and leisure uses are strategically located throughout to create a vibrancy, and different experiences throughout the day and into the evening, encouraging people to stay and enjoy the environment.

15 NO.1 & 2 SMITHFIELD & PUBLIC REALM

People are encouraged to dwell and enjoy the environment by strategically located ground floor leisure and retail Potteries Museum and Art Gallery Schedule of Areas Offices accommodation available

16 People are encouraged to dwell and enjoy the environment by strategically located ground floor leisure and retail Potteries Museum and Art Gallery Schedule of Areas Offices accommodation available from 10,000 sq ft up to 160,000 sq ft Retail units available from 3,000 sq ft to 10,000 sq ft Leisure units available from 3,000 sq ft to 10,000 sq ft Hotel opportunities available for 250 hotel beds A B C D E F G H No.2 Smithfield No.1 Smithfield Hotel Hotel/Office Office Office/Residential Residential/Retail Cultural In addition to the office element, in order to create a vibrant environment, which supports the business community, attracts additional footfall into the scheme and provides vitality in the evening and over the weekends, Smithfield will be home to supporting cultural and leisure uses. Parking over 1,000 car parking spaces within 2 minutes walk

Building Design & Specification Smithfield will accommodate a range of occupier types and sizes, from the major corporate HQ to the local professional practice.

17 Building Design & Specification Smithfield will accommodate a range of occupier types and sizes, from the major corporate HQ to the local professional practice. The buildings can be let as a whole or in parts, each of the large floor plates being designed to accommodate single or multiple occupants. The specification of each office building will provide maximum efficiency and flexibility to include; External feature lighting to the buildings Double height entrance reception Large open plan floor plates Full access raised floors Naturally ventilated or air conditioning Ceilings incorporating modern LG7 lighting Minimum 2.7m floor to ceiling height Male, female and disabled toilet facilities on each floor Full DDA compliance Passenger lifts serving upper floors Option to install goods lift Car parking Cycle racks and shower facilities BREEAM rating target Excellent Alternatively, a new building can be delivered to meet bespoke requirements of the occupier. building flexible working environments Indicative office interior, the final designs and specifications are subject to negotiation.

18 Location & connectivity. The centre of the north-south, east-west gateway. M Manchester M62 M Stoke - on - Trent Manchester (35 minutes) Connectivity Three airports within less than an hour (Manchester, Birmingham & East Midlands) Manchester Direct flights per week M M6 M1 35 J15 (40 miles) 31 N/A 30 A Amsterdam F Stoke - on - Trent J16 M6 A50 M42 E M1 B Birmingham (47 minutes) East Midlands Direct flights per week E N/A 17 Frankfurt P Paris Z (46 miles) 13 1 Zurich Location Birmingham B M6 L London (1hr 30 minutes) Birmingham Direct flights per week B 7 49 N/A 14 NYNew York Stoke-on-Trent is located at the centre of an important north-south, east-west gateway providing easy access to the wider region and the UK. Approximately equidistant between Manchester and Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent is fantastically well served by road, rail and air travel. The M6, M6 toll and the M1 via the M42 are all easily accessed, there are three airports within an hours drive time and you can be in London in 90 minutes on the train, with two trains every hour. M5 M40 M4 M1 L London Train Times from Stoke: Manchester 35mins Birmingham 47mins London 1hr 30mins Leeds 1hr 40mins Cardiff 3hr 6mins Edinburgh 4hr 8mins M Middle East Stoke-on-Trent s central and accessible location is part of the reason for its success so far in attracting businesses including Vodafone, bet365 and JCB.

Location & connectivity at the heart of the city Sat Nav: ST1 3DH Smithfield Site Area Location Smithfield is located in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent city centre.

19 Location & connectivity at the heart of the city Sat Nav: ST1 3DH Smithfield Site Area Location Smithfield is located in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent city centre. Adjacent to the new transport interchange and the ring road Smithfield is easily accessed from all parts of the city and further afield being only 4.5 miles from J15 of the M6. Also being within two minutes walk of the main pedestrianised shopping area, Smithfield is ideally located to benefit from all the city centre amenities. Public Art Another Gift - Stoke-on-Trent

20 Developments Genr8 Developments is a 50:50 joint venture company between Chelsfield Partners and Genr8 Developments. Established in 2007 to deliver large scale mixed-use regeneration schemes which are genuinely sustainable and exemplars of urban design and architecture. Genr8 believe the aim for Smithfield is to create a place where people achieve self-fulfilment through working in a stimulating environment that satisfies their emotional and physical needs. That would not be achieved by creating a limited number of large buildings, which make people feel small. We are creating a place to attract people to spend time in a progressively improving urban environment. In partnership with: Stoke-on-Trent is famous for its pottery heritage and is now rapidly redefining itself as a major service centre in the Midlands. Stoke-on- Trent City Council has been working in partnership with Genr8 since 2010 to create a distinctive new business quarter for its city centre and is pleased to demonstrate its commitment to the scheme by taking the first two buildings of 220,000 sq.ft, which will accommodate 1,700 of its staff and be ready for occupation early in A development by: In Association with: All Enquiries: Greg.Ball@eu.jll.com Chris.Mulcahy@eu.jll.com

Developments www.genr8developments.com Genr8 Developments is a 50:50 joint venture company between Chelsfield Partners and Genr8 Developments.

21 Developments Genr8 Developments is a 50:50 joint venture company between Chelsfield Partners and Genr8 Developments. Established in 2007 to deliver large scale mixed-use regeneration schemes which are genuinely sustainable and exemplars of urban design and architecture. Genr8 believe the aim for Smithfield is to create a place where people achieve self-fulfilment through working in a stimulating environment that satisfies their emotional and physical needs. That would not be achieved by creating a limited number of large buildings, which make people feel small. We are creating a place to attract people to spend time in a progressively improving urban environment. In partnership with: Stoke-on-Trent is famous for its pottery heritage and is now rapidly redefining itself as a major service centre in the Midlands. Stoke-on- Trent City Council has been working in partnership with Genr8 since 2010 to create a distinctive new business quarter for its city centre and is pleased to demonstrate its commitment to the scheme by taking the first two buildings of 220,000 sq.ft, which will accommodate 1700 of its staff and be ready for occupation early in MISREPRESENTATION ACT: Jones Lang LaSalle and another for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: a) all particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not comprise any part of an offer or contract: b) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. c) no person in the employment of Jones Lang LaSalle and another has any authority to make any representation of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Design and Production DS.EMOTION December 2013 (D662)

30 YEARS: A GENERATION OF REGENERATION ONE PARK SQUARE HQ OFFICES AT LONGBRIDGE UP TO 86,000 SQ FT

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