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What is Soyo?

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.

 

SOYO IS
THE NEWEST
NEIGHBOURHOOD
IN LEEDS CITY
CENTRE.

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.

 

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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.

Upcoming Highlights:

  • LIFI (Leeds International Festival of Ideas): Join us at LIFI from 2-5 October for a mix of talks and debates on everything from science to culture. It’s your chance to hear from brilliant minds, spark new ideas, and dive into lively conversations. Whether you’re a thinker, dreamer, or just curious, there’s something here for you.
  • Light Night: Light Night Leeds is the UK’s largest annual arts and light festival and will return to SOYO on Thursday 24 & Friday 25 October 2024.

Don’t Miss Out!

Keep an eye on our events calendar for the latest updates and be the first to know about upcoming events.

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LIVE WORK VISIT

THE HEART OF LEEDS CULTURAL QUARTER
OVER 1,000,000 SQ FT OF HIGH QUALITY DEVELOPMENT
TAKE A LOOK AROUND IT'S ALREADY HAPPENING
NOW OPENMODA, NEW YORK SQUARE 515 ONE, TWO AND THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENTS
NOW OPENMERCER WEST, MADISON EASTBRINGING 331 NEW APARTMENTS
LIVE WORK PLAY

MEET OUR RESIDENT ARTIST - EV HARDAKER

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.

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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 

 
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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. 
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We are feeling the love today 💘 Happy Valentines, Galentines, Palentines to all you gorgeous people of Leeds! 💝

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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! 🔥

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🎭 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

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