Thursday, 3rd December 2026 Vault, Preston Youth Zone

Preston: Pioneering Placemaking

Business breakfast

Preston has always been a pioneer and the city is now moving past masterplans, delivering a highly connected, liveable regional centre.

Landmark schemes like the £45 million Animate scheme and the Harris Quarter have recently completed, and now momentum is accelerating. Looking ahead, frameworks like the Station Quarter and the 1,600-home Stoneygate urban village are shaping the next era of sustainable development and placemaking in Preston.

Join us for an insight into the next phase of development in Preston and the biggest opportunities on the horizon for investors, developers and other partners to get involved with.

EVENT THEMES:

What makes Preston’s approach to public-private collaboration different from other cities in the North West?
What specific steps are public and private partners taking to make high-density city centre living a success in Preston?
How will major property and infrastructure projects change the type of commercial and residential space delivered over the next five years?
How do projects like the Animate leisure complex and the restored Harris Museum elevate Preston’s overall appeal?

Why attend

Access

A free-to-attend event for businesses interested in Preston’s future development. Hear first-hand about the investment, regeneration and infrastructure projects shaping the town, and what they mean for businesses already here and those looking to come in.

Engage

Put your questions to our expert panel and join the debate on the issues that matter most to your business. That includes housing and infrastructure, skills and jobs, and where the opportunities lie as Preston’s transformation gathers pace.

Network

Meet business leaders, investors, developers and decision-makers with a stake in Preston’s future. Build new connections and start the conversations that could turn the town's growth into opportunities for your business.

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