The University of Plymouth is supporting a new plan from Plymouth City Council that aims to deliver 8,000 new jobs, 10,000 new homes and 1,000 new businesses over the next decade.
Launched today, Driving Growth in Plymouth details 55 projects - some of which are already in train - that will turn that ambition into reality.
They range in scale from the recently-established Growth Alliance Plymouth - a partnership capitalising on the Government's £4.4 billion investment in defence at HM Devonport Naval Base - through to initiatives designed to supercharge Plymouth's already strong marine sector, including supporting the development of renewable energy through floating offshore wind.
Team effort
Council Leader, Cllr Tudor Evans OBE said:
"This is a truly a team effort. We all want to see the city's economy grow, but in a way that makes our residents feel they are part of this success story, to feel proud and part of where they live, to see their families housed and their children get the skills they need to thrive and prosper here in Plymouth."
The University's Vice-Chancellor,
Professor Richard Davies is leading the Sustainable Growth strand, with James McKenzie Blackman from the Theatre Royal, Lindsey Hall from Real Ideas and City College Plymouth's Jackie Grubb taking on other aspects of the plan.
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