YMCA Exeter is delighted to be welcoming its first residents into the newly converted warehouse off Sidwell Street. The new development, Sidwell Studios, is the start of a groundbreaking initiative to tackle the challenging housing crisis in Exeter. Over the last 18 months, the abandoned warehouse has been converted into 26 self-contained studio apartments, each…
Councillor Phil Bialyk officially opened YMCA Exeter’s brand new Sidwell Studios with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday 10th May, 11am. The event, attended by city and county Councillors, marks the unveiling of a fantastic joint venture to tackle Exeter’s 1-bed housing crisis by taking an abandoned warehouse near the city centre and converting it into…
The Bishop of Exeter, the Right Reverend Robert Atwell, visits St Sidwell’s Studios, a YMCA building project to provide 26 affordable homes for young people in the city. Part of the new building is on church land. Bishop Robert, who is president of the charity is given a guided tour by YMCA Exeter Joint Chief…
Catch up with Gareth, from the top of Sidwell Studios.
The transformation of Sidwell Studios is well underway. The new section of the building is up, the footprints of the rooms are taking shape, we’ve even picked out the kitchen units. It’s come a long way from the abandoned warehouse it once was.
YMCA Exeter and Exeter City Council, alongside Homes England, are launching a joint venture to tackle Exeter’s 1-bed housing crisis by taking an abandoned warehouse in Acland Road – near the city centre – and converting it into 26 self-contained studio apartments. Each apartment will provide a young person with a permanent, affordable home and support…
We can’t wait to show you the photos as the building work begins on the warehouse. Watch this space!!
