Summary:
- Topland Group and McLaren Property, through McLaren Construction Midlands and North, have completed phase one of iQ Longwood Place, delivering 572 student beds near the University of Warwick as part of a £100m development set to expand to 1,078 bedrooms and 131 co-living rooms by spring 2026.
- The development replaces outdated office buildings with nine new residential blocks featuring extensive community, retail, and leisure amenities, designed to integrate with the natural environment and provide a high-quality student living experience within a 15-minute bus ride of Coventry city centre.
- iQ Longwood Place achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating by incorporating sustainable construction practices, including recycling demolition materials and protecting local woodland, while McLaren engaged local stakeholders and Coventry City Council to support community benefits and workforce development.
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