A Vibrant Urban Community
Residents of The Workshops will breathe new life into the precinct. Around 1,000 new dwellings will be provided, injecting vitality into the area. With people choosing to live here, a residential hub will be created that brings activity, movement, employment and life to the creative and commercial hubs.
Stylish apartments, terraces and warehouse lofts will be part of the residential mix, appealing to a variety of households and ages to assist in building a dynamic community.
High-quality urban and landscape design ensures that people living here will utilise the public open spaces and street-level facilities, and will enjoy these on a daily lifestyle basis. The Square and parks will become an extension of their everyday living space, ensuring that life and human energy is a feature of The Workshops by day and by night.
A very distinctive café culture will be fostered, with restaurants and coffee shops developed on the streets beneath residential apartments, as well as in areas allied to various creative industries. It is anticipated they will be designed and styled in refreshingly atypical ways to stimulate interest and to create a unique atmosphere and experience at street level, as well as contributing to the sense of creative activity and social interaction.
A busy, industrious and interesting mix of commercial and retail space will be incorporated. Day-to-day needs for residents are just a short walk away, while Foundry Road and the Square will be home to cafes and restaurants and distinctive stores and services. Unusual outlets and galleries at The Workshops will draw people from local and distant areas.
The heritage icon status of The Workshops and its unique creative culture endeavours will make it a significant destination for tourists, bringing economic benefits to Midland and the State.
