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The award-winning Derby City Lab - Engaging Derby’s Future. Home of the 3D Derby City Model and a hub for events, discussions & city tours.

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 16

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 16

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 16

New branding has been installed to the exterior of Vaillant Live as part of a sponsorship package with heating technology firm Vaillant UK.

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 13

Fantastic to see new planters installed around the city centre, giving a fresh and vibrant feel to the area 🍃

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 12

Derby Cathedral is set to welcome a ground-breaking LEGO art installation this summer as part of a festival highlighting the importance of environmental sustainability.

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 11

Derby has retained a prestigious award, which recognises excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy, for the 12th year in a row 🎉🏴

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City secures Purple Flag status for 12th consecutive year - Marketing Derby

Derby has retained a prestigious award, which recognises excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy, for the 12th year in a row..

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 10

As part of the Derby Market Hall refurbishment, Osnabruck Square is set to fully reopen this summer, according to Derby City Council 🙌

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 9

Major plans to regenerate the area surrounding Derby’s railway station and parts of Pride Park have received “strong support” so far.

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'Strong support' for major change to Derby train station area

More details about the potential major changes are expected later in the summer

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 9

Over 25,000 people have already visited the Derby City Lab, sharing their ideas to help shape the city 🧍💭

The Lab is now open 7 days a week at our new home in Derby Market Hall - why not plan your visit today? ➡️ buff.ly/3uSTHGS

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 6

🔍 Explore Derby’s development pipeline like never before!

Discover how the city is evolving with our 3D Derby City Model and brand-new interactive touchscreen 👆

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 6

Outline planning permission has been granted as part of Derbion’s masterplan to build 478 new homes on the site of Bradshaw Way Retail Park - including the tallest proposed building at 15 storeys high.

Find out more about this and other city centre development projects by visiting the Lab.

Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 5

Keep in touch…don’t miss out on the latest from the City Lab 🥼

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 5

🌟 New DUST visuals have landed at the Lab!

Explore new visual concepts of key city sites, including the river, north riverside and city centre parks, created by @DerbyUni’s Derby Urban Sustainable Transition (DUST) team 🏙️✨

📍 Visit the Lab in our new location to check it out!
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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 4

The award-winning Lab is now open 7️⃣ days a week!

Pop in and discover how the city is changing.
Explore the new Derby City Model and our City Living Room — showcasing Derby’s 300-year history of innovation.

📍 Ground Floor, Derby Market Hall (next to the Osnabruck Square entrance)

Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 4

🏗️ Wavensmere Homes has been granted planning permission for the £100m Cathedral One - one of the final vacant plots to be redeveloped in Derby’s historic Cathedral Quarter.

📍 Visit the Lab to learn more, including viewing CGI footage and exploring other city centre developments!

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 3

The Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards are BACK for their 17th year - and now they’re on LinkedIn! 🥳

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 3

The next phase of major works to help protect Derby from flooding is set to get underway following the awarding of a £38 million contract by Derby City Council.

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 2

Plans have been launched for a £10 million regeneration project that will restore, regenerate, and revitalise more than a dozen properties on St James Street, in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter. 🙌

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · Jun 2

📍 The Lab has relocated!

Come and explore the 3D Derby City Model, relax in our new City Living Room, watch the updated Derby’s Urban Sustainable Transition (DUST) footage, and check out the latest city developments on our new interactive touchscreen!

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · May 30

Do you have any pre-loved children's books looking for a new home? 📚

Drop them off at Derby City Lab before Sunday, 1 June, to be collected as part of the Derby Book Festival’s Children’s Book Appeal.

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · May 30

Derby Market Hall is back open for business – with huge crowds flooding through its doors following the £35 million revamp of the historic building 🎉

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · May 29

Do you have any unwanted children's books?

We're proud to support Derby Book Festival’s Children’s Book Appeal by acting as a donation drop-off point 📚

Give your pre-loved books a new home - find out how to donate 👉 buff.ly/U68u7Ql

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · May 28

The Lab is officially open in its new location at Derby Market Hall! 🎉

We’ve already welcomed over 3,500 visitors – thank you for your amazing support!
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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · May 28

Join a free Insider walking tour to get the inside track on Derby’s #regeneration story and learn about its future #development 🚶‍♀️

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · May 27

Work on the Derbion and Derby City Council Eastern Gateway development, which will help transform the eastern side of Derby city centre, is on course to be completed this summer 🏗️

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Derby City Lab @derbycitylab.bsky.social · May 23

The new-look Lab will be opening its doors to the public 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄!

We're also supporting Derby Book Festival’s Children’s Book Drop - so don’t forget to bring along any pre-loved books you’d like to donate.

Come and see The Lab in its new location!

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