A flagship YMCA campus has now completed in Milton Keynes, creating 199 new apartments, alongside accompanying offices, community facilities and commercial units.
The new facility, built by main contractor Bowmer + Kirkland, will transform the lives of young people, creating necessary housing, much-needed employment opportunities and delivering real social value for those who need it most.
Property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard provided architectural services for the scheme.
John Sharp, regional director at Pick Everard said: “This 199-apartment scheme will transform the lives of at-risk youth in Milton Keynes and represents a significant upgrade to YMCA MK’s existing facilities.
“The scheme not only provides affordable homes but has also created conference room facilities, meeting rooms, a nursery, cafe and space for local businesses. Social enterprises on the ground floor level will also offer employment and training opportunities for the local community.
“The new campus has transformed YMCA MK’s offering and it’s a project we’re proud to have been involved in.”
Simon Green, chief executive at YMCA Milton Keynes, said: “The new YMCA Milton Keynes Campus provides much needed homes to more than 200 young adults in a high-quality environment right in the heart of Milton Keynes. Our innovative project could only be delivered through the backing of many supporters including Homes England, the South-East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership, The National Lottery Community Fund, MyMK BID, Milton Keynes Council, The Garfield West Foundation, and many other small supporters.
“The homes provided – as well as the nursery, coffee shop, conference facilities, retail units and social enterprise hub - create a fabulous community facility for Milton Keynes and especially its young people.”
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