Leicester City Council Expected to Approve 1,100-Home Redevelopment of Historic Corah Factory Site

Several major housing and redevelopment projects across the UK are facing community opposition despite moving forward with approvals. In Highland Park, Illinois, a proposal to build multi-family housing on the former Solo Cup factory site has sparked concerns about increased traffic, property values, and the suitability of dense housing next to single-family homes, although developers argue it will provide much-needed attainable housing. Similarly, in Lincoln, England, plans for 450 new homes and a primary school on green farmland near Canwick Avenue have met resistance from locals worried about traffic congestion, loss of rural character, and urban sprawl, even as some residents acknowledge the need for new amenities. In Leicester, a large-scale redevelopment plan to replace the derelict Corah textiles factory with over 1,100 homes, including high-rise blocks, bars, and a hotel, is set for approval despite objections regarding the preservation of industrial heritage and building heights. Additionally, Maidenhead Office Park's transformation into a 42,541 sq m industrial and logistics park has been approved, promising over 650 jobs, though traffic concerns remain. These developments highlight the tension between urban growth and community desires for preservation and manageable change.