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Vita Group begins planning consultation for India Street, Glasgow

Urban regeneration specialist, Vita Group has launched its planning consultation for 20 India Street in Glasgow, furthering its investment into the city. The outline proposal is to create new, high-quality mixed-use development, comprising of student accommodation and affordable housing, along with improved public realm, and a retail/leisure unit.

Local residents and interested parties from across the city are invited to attend the first public consultation event will take place on 23 August 2023 at The Renfield Training and Conference Centre, between 2-7pm to help shape ideas around India Street, with a second event scheduled for Wednesday 20 September at The Renfield Training and Conference Centre from 2-7pm.

The student offering will be delivered under Vita Group’s world-class student brand Vita Student which already has a huge successful residence in operation in Glasgow’s West End.

Further details of Vita Group’s proposal can be seen on the consultation page, where visitors can get more information and an opportunity to provide feedback.

Max Bielby, Chief Operating Officer for Vita Group said: “We’re excited to start the consultation process for India Street, sharing our vision for what promises to be a vibrant new community. Glasgow’s undersupply of student accommodation and affordable homes continues to impact on Glasgow’s rental market, reducing available homes across the city. Our plans for India Street will help to alleviate some of those pressures, with much needed student accommodation as well as more affordable homes. We hope that by building upon our investment into the city, we’ll be able to create a new, thriving community which complements the neighbourhood and the city.”

Place & Community

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Place & Community

Create thriving communities, a principle which has been with us from the very start, it’s simply not good enough to create a building without thinking carefully about its context and the wider impact it has on its surrounding neighbourhood. We’re driven to create communities within communities as well as respond to and complement the neighbourhood and its eco-system. Creating tomorrow’s city living means we must be part of the DNA of that city and partnering with local authorities. This includes connecting with local suppliers, talent, charities, and businesses, collaborating on important community initiatives and helping to develop surrounding spaces. It’s not just about helping to regenerate cities; it’s helping them to function effectively.

Society

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Society

We know that in helping to create tomorrow’s cities, we have a responsibility to have the best possible impact on society as a whole. As such, we won’t be afraid to challenge those things which just don’t sit right. So don’t be surprised to see us take a knee at the start of a sporting event, celebrate key religious holidays, and fly the rainbow flag for pride. To create a better tomorrow, we must stand together today.

Environment

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Environment

To really effect change and create a platform in which cities thrive, we know we need to look beyond building design, carbon creation and energy usage. We must tackle bigger issues and help change behaviours, as such we’re creating initiatives which help users across the platform understand the role they can play in reducing our impact on the world.

Sustainable Operations

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Sustainable Operations

Continually reduce our use of the planet’s valuable resources, working towards net-zero carbon, sourcing green energies and reducing non-recyclable waste.

Building Design

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Building Design

Building design – create a harmonic balance between buildings, the environment and their users. Constantly looking at ways we can improve efficiency (reducing U and Y values), reduce embodied carbon through production whilst ensuring wellbeing through design and innovation to create high performing buildings which enable their occupants to live more healthily and productively. It includes elements such as air quality, sustainable construction and amenities.

Governance

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Governance

Applying best practice and the highest standards and ethics to everything we do. From how we manage personal data to how we conduct our business in every aspect of the corporate and consumer realm. Our policies and practices ensure we’re constantly reviewing, auditing and ensuring statutory compliance and principled integrity. We are guided by best-in-class professional advisory firms in developing and reviewing our corporate policies, as well as following national guidance on health and safety and sector-specific codes of practice to ensure we maintain the state of the art.

Welfare & Wellbeing

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Welfare & Wellbeing

Provide a welfare and wellbeing care package for all our people to access. Ensure every resident feels welcome, is part of the community and has the best possible opportunity to thrive incorporating physical and mental wellbeing. This includes constantly evolving our services such as the duty of care charter, onboarding events, our state-of-the-art gyms and free to use bikes.

Talent

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Talent

Create a culture and environment which allows our colleagues to thrive. We recruit the very best people and give them the opportunity to be better. From our fair pay policies and flexible working, to personal development programmes, life shaping experiences, and inclusive recruitment, everyone has the best opportunity to thrive.