Newport has been undergoing major changes over the past few years.
Between office blocks, huge housing projects, and the redevelopment of some of its most historic landmarks Wales’ third city is set to look very different in the near future.
Newport‘s population was described as the fastest growing of any Welsh city last year with the scrapping of the Severn tolls seen as a major contributing factor.
With so many people now living, working, and commuting around the city the demand for housing, offices, and hotels has also been rising.
Despite some delays to major projects due to the pandemic looking at how the city has changed this year proves there’s plenty to be excited about now and heading into 2022.
Retail, leisure, tourism, and offices
The past year finally saw the long-awaited plans for Newport’s historic indoor market come to fruition after first being discussed way back in 2017.
Developers Loft Co, the company behind the likes of Tramshed and Goodsheds, began work on the Grade II-listed market began in February and has continued throughout the year with the aim of…
