SOYO Leeds is much more than the sum of its parts. It is a new mixed use development in the heart of Leeds’ cultural district and aims to join forces with its neighbours to establish one of the very best places to live, work, and visit in Leeds.
Caddick Developments are building spaces that will put SOYO Leeds on the map for good – from quality modern living to new bars and restaurants – as well as some of the biggest public green areas inside the city centre of Leeds.
Once completed, it will offer over 1 million square feet of places to live, work and visit, including some of the largest green spaces in the city.
Sitting proudly on the SOuth of YOrk Road, SOYO Leeds is one of the newest projects by Yorkshire’s own Caddick Developments, who are dedicated to creating the vibrant, authentic and forward thinking neighborhood that SOYO will become.
With phase one of the development now complete, and the launch of Moda, New York Square – phase 2 is now underway, bringing a further 331 rental apartments to the City of Leeds.
Visit our Events section to see what’s going on at SOYO.
Discover What’s Happening at SOYO Leeds!
SOYO Leeds is not just a place to live and work—it’s a vibrant community hub where culture, creativity, and entertainment come together. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor, there’s always something exciting happening here. From live performances and art exhibitions at the likes of Leeds Playhouse, The Wardrobe and Northern Ballet to community events and gatherings, SOYO is the beating heart of Leeds’ cultural scene.
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Keep an eye on our events calendar for the latest updates and be the first to know about upcoming events.
Learn more about local artist EV Hardaker and her original artwork applied to hoardings around SOYO which create positive and visually arresting transformations of the public realm.
🌟 Last night, the #Soyozone was a hive of activity! ✨
We’re beyond thrilled with the amazing turnout—thank you to everyone who swung by and made it unforgettable! Big shoutout to our superstar performers from @leedsplayhouse , @leedscitycollege
& @leedsmusicdrama for bringing all the energy and making it the spot to be! 🙌
We couldn’t do this without the awesome support from our community and local businesses, helping make @lightnightleeds one of the UK’s biggest, brightest, and most inclusive festivals!
Ready for round two? Join us tonight from 6–10pm! 🎉👀 #LightNightLeeds #SoyoZone
✨ The countdown is almost over – just 1 day to go until Light Night Leeds! 🌟 We’re so excited to welcome everybody to one of the greatest evening events in the heart of the North.
Whilst exploring, make sure you step into the #SOYOZone, where art meets innovation. Experience Valkyrie, a mesmerising glowing orb that responds to sound, inspired by the beauty of the Northern Lights. Plus, enjoy live performances in the SOYO public realm. 🎶✨
Join us for an unforgettable night!
#SOYOLeeds #LightNightLeeds #ZoneSponsor #DiscoverSOYO #PublicArt
Introducing ‘Ribbons’ – a celebration of Leeds’ incredible women! ✨
Situated at the gateway to #SOYOLeeds this stunning sculpture, created by incredible artist @pippahale and developed by @rachelreevesmp proudly honours almost 400 amazing women from Leeds 🙌
Each name is engraved, making it a powerful tribute to some of the city’s most inspiring figures through public art. We had the pleasure of celebrating the launch last week at @leedsplayhouse , hosted by @leedsartsuni , @leedscouncil and @leedscitycollege 🙌
It’s amazing to see this sculpture in situ, highlighting the achievements of Leeds’ remarkable women. Make sure to stop by and see it for yourself!
#Leeds #SOYOLeeds #publicart
Leeds Pride 2024 🌈🙌
What an incredible day with our SOYO neighbourhood celebrating Leeds Pride! 🎉
We were excited to hit the streets of Leeds, join the parade, and spread the love all around the city. A huge thank you to our amazing SOYO neighbours who joined us: @caddickconstruction, @mwme_leeds, @livethemodalife, @leedsplayhouse ❤️
#leedspride #SOYO #CreatingInclusiveCommunities #WhereCultureLives #LiveWorkPlay #Leeds #Yorkshire #LeedsLife #VisitLeeds #LoveLeeds
Our Artist in Residence, EV Hardaker says:
“I’m so excited to be working more formally with SOYO following our successful pop-up projects. Using found photographs and documentation of the historic Quarry Hill area, I’ve been inspired by the wallpapers and interior designs of the former flats to create a unique set of patterns and a new palette for the project. This will hopefully help bridge between the past and the future and provide a long-lasting legacy that is embedded into the furniture and fabric of SOYO. “
Come and see her new ARCH installation – just outside of @mwme_leeds
@evhardaker #architecture #urbandesign #publicspace #communityart #arts #placemaking #communityspace #instacommunities #communitydevelopment #urbanplanning #urbanart #urbanism #soyo
Another great stakeholder meeting last night.
Big thanks to Harry Meadley @lbu_lsa and Martin Dickson @leedsbid for bringing us up to speed on the respective skateboarding and citywide events.
A huge thank you to our Artist in Residence @evhardaker for the insight and inspiration for her new installation The Arch - watch this space for more to come.
Thank you to @mwme_leeds for hosting the meeting.
#soyoleeds #whereculturelives #leeds
We are feeling the love today 💘 Happy Valentines, Galentines, Palentines to all you gorgeous people of Leeds! 💝
#Valentines #SoyoLeeds #WhereCultureLives #Leeds #LeedsLife #LoveLeeds
Looking for the perfect date night spot this Valentines? 👀 Well our friends at @sartopasta have THE BEST menu planned for the special occasion! 💖 You`re definitely going to need to book... it`s a mega Leeds hotspot! 🔥
#SOYO #WhereCultureLives #LiveWorkPlay #Leeds #Yorkshire #LeedsLife #VisitLeeds #LoveLeeds
🎭 Rehearsals in full swing for #Frankenstein, a mind-bending psychological thriller exploring the essence of humanity! ❓❤️ Brace yourselves for glaciers, a ship at sea, a dissecting room, and a house on fire… 🔥 Excitement levels through the roof! 🚀
Join our neighbours @leedsplayhouse
📅 Feb 15-24
#SOYO #WhereCultureLives #LiveWorkPlay #Leeds #Yorkshire #LeedsLife #VisitLeeds #LoveLeeds
We're excited for this little gem to open it's doors in our neighbourhood! 👀 🔥
#SOYO #WhereCultureLives #LiveWorkPlay #Leeds #Yorkshire #LeedsLife #VisitLeeds #LoveLeeds
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