The project contains an unusual mix of functions: a street market, retail with cafe, children's nursery, library, gallery and dance studios. Multi-occupancy workspaces will promote small and medium businesses which, with the new apartments, will attract a diverse range of occupants. At the heart of the development is a new landscaped public space.

This mix of complementary and contrasting building types are sustained within a highly flexible low energy-use environment, serviced by centralised combined heat and power plant, and waste management and recycling facilities. All residential accommodation will be car-free, as the site is perfectly placed for public transport links to the city centre and surrounding districts.