Developer who aims to climb Everest and K2 set to create jobs in York and Sheffield

York-based property development company Grantside is re-launching with plans for a range of sustainable and socially aware developments.

Established in 1993, Grantside has delivered schemes in the commercial, residential and industrial real estate sectors across the UK, with a total value of more than £750 million.

The company has bought two sites in Sheffield City centre and is involved in a joint venture in York City centre, with other acquisitions and joint ventures in the pipeline.

A spokesman said: “The company’s new approach centres on quality placemaking developments which will enhance local communities.

“Each development will protect and improve the environment for generations to come, with a strong sustainability focus targeted towards achieving net-zero carbon schemes."

Managing director Steve Davis said the company aims to transform mixed- use regeneration and create low and zero carbon places to live and work in towns and cities across the UK.

Mr Davis, who is also a keen high altitude mountain climber, said: “After a brief hiatus and period of reflection, I am relaunching Grantside with an emphasis on creating spaces and places for people to live, work and thrive.

“My personal journey has shown me just how fragile the world is and how important it is to develop an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. For me, financial rewards take a back seat and I am investing in this country’s future for generations to come.”

Mr Davis added: “I’m hugely excited to be embarking on this new period in the Grantside story and being at the forefront of a step change in the development sector, as we all look to create spaces and places which will look after our planet while meeting the needs of a diverse, growing population.

"This is especially relevant in the challenging circumstances that we currently find ourselves in.”

A spokesman added: “Steve’s personal journey in 2021 will see him attempt to climb Mount Everest and K2 in the same year – a feat thought never to have been achieved previously by a British climber.

“Steve has recently ascended the eighth highest mountain in the world, Manaslu, in the Nepal range of Himalayas.”

Mr David has also climbed Mount Elbrus in Russia, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Aconcagua in Argentina.

The spokesman added: “Historically, Grantside has delivered developments with a GDV in excess of £750 million across the UK.

“The company is now working on prominent commercial and residential sites in Sheffield and York which will promote sustainable living and improve connectivity in cities experiencing their own exciting growth.

“Sheffield City Council has set its target to be a zero-carbon city by 2030 after declaring a climate emergency in late 2019.

“Grantside also has a wide range of joint ventures in place and is actively seeking further sustainable regeneration opportunities across the UK.”

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