Greg Mulholland MP opens the doors of Leeds’ latest skyscraper Hundreds of students are now enjoying life in Leeds’ highest building as Sky Plaza, the new property by student accommodation provider UNITE, was yesterday officially opened by Greg Mulholland, MP for Leeds North West. Located in Claypit Lane, Sky Plaza is within walking distance of the city centre and all Leeds’ main universities and colleges. Offering a taste of the city centre living enjoyed by young professionals in the area, Sky Plaza provides an alternative to the more traditional student accommodation found in Hyde Park and Headingley. The state of the art, 37-storey property is managed by UNITE and is open to all students living in the city, regardless of where they study. At the official opening, Mr Mulholland said that purpose built student accommodation such as Sky Plaza can help to create more balanced, sustainable communities: "Students make a valuable contribution to the city and it's important they are provided with a choice of quality accommodation in different locations. Sky Plaza is a welcome addition, especially as it's helping to develop an inner city area which is also good for regeneration. It is great to see real improvements in student accommodation and I am sure students who live in Sky Plaza will have a very positive experience of the great city of Leeds". Simon Jones, UNITE Operations Director for the North East, said: “More and more students are looking for safe, quality accommodation in the heart of the city, where they’ll have everything they need on their doorstep. Those locations come at a premium in Leeds so it made sense to build upwards, hence the 37 storeys offering residents great views of the city. The property has been built to our latest specifications which create a real ‘wow’ factor – it’s a fantastic example of what a professionally managed accommodation solution designed specifically for students can bring to the area.” | Sky Plaza With 533 rooms, Sky Plaza offers stunning views of the city as well as high quality living quarters. A range of rooms are available including studios, spacious one-bed flats and en-suite flat shares for up to five people. Every room is equipped with stylish en-suite bedrooms and bright, spacious kitchen / lounge areas. Contemporary furniture, a choice of bed sizes and internet access come as standard. Premium and Premium Plus rooms come with flat screen TVs, wood effect flooring and leather sofas, and also benefit from a communal lounge and private lift. These rooms can be found on the 19th floor and above and offer stunning views of the city. Students can also make the most of a spacious lounge area equipped with Sky TV and games consoles, on site gym and convenience store, quiet study area, bike storage and laundry facilities. The property is only yards from Leeds Metropolitan University and within easy walking distance from the University of Leeds, Leeds College of Art and Design, Leeds Technology College and Leeds College of Music. Situated next door to The Plaza, both UNITE properties are looked after by a dedicated City Management Team to ensure the safety and security of its residents. Room prices are inclusive of utility bills, internet access and contents insurance. Students can browse, organise a viewing and book rooms for the 09/10 academic year by visiting www.unite-students.com or calling 0800 783 4213. |