It will open from October and will be a hub for creative businesses and a social hub
Alea Casino at Leeds Dock closed its doors in March 2013 leaving many wondering what it is going to be turned into. Planning applications were subsequently approved in 2014 for the conversion the casino to offices and an ancillary café and in 2015 for the change of use to the casino with a two-storey extension, but neither of these were approved.
Around 4,000 jobs and 1,925 homes could be created under new plans. What's more, there will be new eateries including The Canary Bar, North Star Coffee and Pizza Express, as well as a gym and cinema. "Work amenities include hot desks, resident desks, meeting and events spaces, private work studios, premium suites and state-of-the-art production and content creation studios. A dedicated community team is on site to provide an elevated experience to the workspace.
"The social element of Department comes from Dept Coffee, a cinema, community events, Leeds Dock culture festivals, and most notably the unique food, drink and retail concept, Department Store. Department Store will be an immersive lifestyle destination designed to showcase independent brands and boutique retailers, with scheduled experiences for the creative community."
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