December 27, 2018
After launching the exciting project earlier this year, Cubex Land and LandAid have been working hard to bring the East Street Mews project to life. The scheme, which is aiming to create 11 contemporary apartments to provide much-needed affordable housing for young homeless people in Bristol, is a joint effort between almost 30 businesses on a pro-bono basis. Each of the companies are offering their services free of charge and from construction, fit-outs, decor and furniture to practical and legal advice or any of the many components which will make this scheme a reality.
On-site pro-construction work commenced in September 2018, and planning permission has now been granted to build the new apartments, which will be offered at low rent levels and set at a figure that young homeless people can afford to pay. There will also be space on the ground floor for local businesses which will provide employment opportunities for residents and the local community.
The apartments at East Street Mews will be managed by local charity Developing Health & Independence (DHI) which runs innovative services to help disadvantaged people turn their lives around.
This ground-breaking project will pave the way for future charity schemes, which in turn will help the UK to come together to use their time and skills to help the fight against youth homelessness.
For more detail on the project, see their site here or to donate, click here.