THIS is how York’s Hungate site is eventually set to look from the air following the completion of a £130 million redevelopment.

The computer-generated aerial image has gone on display at a new public exhibition about the latest two phases – three and four – of the urban regeneration scheme off Stonebow.

It shows a greener project with more open space and residential homes and a smaller amount of retail development than originally proposed. This is in line with changing demands, said Richard Cook of Lend Lease, which is involved in a joint venture at Hungate with Evans Property Group.

He said the scheme was likely to involve about 900 residential units but also 30,000 square feet of commercial space including cafes, local stores and business space such as offices.

“The regeneration of Hungate is about more than just building much-needed homes. It’s about creating a thriving, sustainable community in the heart of York that both complements and enhances its historical setting,” he said.

‘’We are delivering high-quality new homesthat are designed to be sympathetic to the surrounding city, utilising the latest sustainable building practices and innovations to keep our environmental footprint to a minimum. We’re shaping a new community for York which embraces the city’s past, enriches its present and delivers a valuable and lasting legacy for York’s future.”

Pending the outcome of the consultation, detailed planning consent for phases three and four will be sought early next year, he said.

Marjorie Sargent, who lives in a property built in the first phase, said yesterday she liked the extra open space and greenery, and solar-panels on the roofs, but not the proposed use of red bricks in some of the buildings.

The exhibition continues between 2pm and 6pm today in the Hungate sales and marketing suite on Stonebow. to enable local residents, businesses and interested parties to view suggestions to the revised masterplan and provide feedback.