Muse has been selected by Bristol Temple Quarter LLP as developer for Temple Meads West and St Philip’s Marsh.
The partnership will deliver 10,000 new homes, commercial space and public realm improvements.
A procurement process began in February 2025 to find a developer for Temple Quarter.
Muse’s previous projects in Salford, Plymouth, London and Wapping Wharf in Bristol were highlighted during the process.
Muse will first focus on Temple Meads West, which includes land at the Friary, City Point building, Temple Gate car park, Lower Station Approach and Portwall Lane car park.
An outline planning application is expected in early 2027.
Muse is also supporting Bristol Temple Quarter LLP with long-term plans for new homes and jobs at St Philip’s Marsh.
Lyn Garner, chair, Bristol Temple Quarter LLP, said: “This is a major milestone for the transformation of Bristol Temple Quarter.
“Over the last decade the BTQ partners have worked closely on a shared vision for the area.
“Now, alongside significant infrastructure improvements already being made by the BTQ LLP, our ambitions will be accelerated by our new partner who can bring their expertise to bear to bring inclusive and sustainable growth to people in the city-region.”
Simon Harding-Roots, regional managing director at Muse South, said: “Temple Mead’s West and St Philip’s Marsh, represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a vibrant new community aligned with major transport investment.
“Realising that opportunity requires a long-term, partnership-led approach to regeneration, which sits at the core of how Muse works with the public sector.
“And, Bristol Temple Quarter is setting a new benchmark for truly collaborative regeneration, demonstrating what is possible when public, private and infrastructure partners unite behind a shared vision.”
Harding-Roots added: “As a committed partner in Bristol, having celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Wapping Wharf in 2025, we understand the scale of the opportunity Bristol represents – a place where culture, creativity, community and industry combine to drive sustainable growth.”
Mayor of the West of England Helen Godwin, said: “This is an incredibly exciting step for the Bristol Temple Quarter project and for the region.
“After years of hard work to get to this point, we’re now close to delivering the homes and jobs we need as Temple Quarter becomes the beating heart of the West of England’s economy alongside Brabazon and the West Innovation Arc.”
Councillor Tony Dyer, Leader of Bristol City Council, said: “Bristol Temple Quarter will be a new town in the heart of our city.
“Selecting a partner is further momentum towards delivering on our shared vision at pace for people across the city.”
Amy Rees, CEO of Homes England, said: “Selecting a development partner for Temple Quarter is a landmark moment in one of the most ambitious regeneration projects in Europe.
“This partnership will unlock thousands of new homes, create jobs, and deliver world-class public spaces in the heart of Bristol.
“Homes England is proud to play a central role in driving this transformation – working with local partners to turn shared ambition into reality and ensure Temple Quarter becomes a thriving, inclusive destination for generations to come.”
Bristol Temple Quarter is led by Homes England, Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority.
The scheme will regenerate 135 hectares in central Bristol, deliver 10,000 homes, new jobs and an estimated £1.6bn annual boost to the regional economy.
