Key takeaways
13
hectares of city centre regeneration land
£500m
potential completed development value
240,000
sqft of new public spaces
- Established a deliverable basis to accelerate long-term regeneration delivery.
- Supported Portsmouth City Council to secure Muse/ECF as proposed master developer, creating a pathway to unlock investment and delivery.
- Developed a flexible strategy responsive to evolving market conditions.
Portsmouth City Centre North represents one of the South Coast's most significant regeneration opportunities, transforming more than 13 hectares of strategically important city centre land into a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood. The programme forms a key part of Portsmouth City Council's ambitions to deliver up to 2,300 new homes, increase private sector investment, support economic growth and create a better-connected, sustainable urban environment.
Mace Consult was appointed to help establish a viable and deliverable route forward for this complex, multi-phase regeneration programme. Working closely with Portsmouth City Council and specialist partners, the team undertook a comprehensive assessment of the consented masterplan, combining market analysis, viability testing, delivery strategy development and market engagement to identify the most effective approach to unlocking development.
The work addressed commercial, infrastructure and delivery challenges, providing evidence-based recommendations on phasing, procurement, development structures and market positioning. This established a framework capable of responding to changing market conditions while maintaining the scheme's long-term vision and placemaking ambitions.
Building on this foundation, Mace Consult continues to support the Council through the Business Plan stage, helping to refine delivery and funding options, shape the development strategy and establish the commercial framework for implementation, including the framework that will underpin a future Development Agreement.
Through development advisory, regeneration and delivery expertise, Mace Consult has helped create a clear pathway from vision to delivery, balancing the Council’s long-term placemaking objectives with market facing advice to facilitate the basis for attracting investment to deliver a new neighbourhood in the heart of Portsmouth.
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What is this profile about?
What was the objective of this project?
This profile outlines Mace Consult's support for Portsmouth City Council in progressing the Portsmouth City Centre North regeneration programme, one of the South Coast's largest mixed-use regeneration opportunities. It explains how Mace Consult helped assess viability, shape delivery options and establish a clear route from vision to implementation.
What are the key takeaways from this profile?
The key takeaway is that successful regeneration requires more than a vision. It needs a commercially viable delivery strategy, market-informed decision making and a clear framework for implementation, all of which Mace Consult helped establish for Portsmouth City Centre North.
How can Mace Consult support complex city centre regeneration programmes?
Mace Consult helps public and private sector organisations turn regeneration ambitions into deliverable programmes. We combine market analysis, viability assessment, development advisory and delivery planning to identify practical routes to implementation, helping clients balance long-term placemaking objectives with commercial realities.
What experience does Mace Consult have working with local authorities?
Mace Consult works with local authorities to deliver programmes that support economic growth, housing delivery and place-based regeneration. We understand the need to balance public sector objectives with commercial viability, helping councils attract investment while delivering positive outcomes for communities.
Why is delivery strategy important for large-scale regeneration?
Without a clear delivery strategy, regeneration programmes can face delays, increased costs and reduced investor confidence. A robust strategy provides clarity on phasing, procurement, governance and delivery structures, helping organisations respond to market changes while maintaining their long-term vision.