Cultural Industries Quarter, Sheffield

The Cultural Industries Quarter (CIQ) is a designated district within the city center of Sheffield. It is one of the eleven Quarters established under the 1994 City Centre Strategy aimed at revitalizing and diversifying the urban landscape. The CIQ is characterized by its roughly triangular shape, bordered by Howard Street, Sheaf Square, and Suffolk Road to the north-east, Saint Mary's Road to the south, and Eyre Street and Arundel Gate to the north-west, with Granville Square marking its south-eastern corner.

The CIQ encompasses an area rich in historical significance, featuring remnants of 18th-century developments originally part of the Duke of Norfolk's Estate, as well as 19th-century expansions along the Porter Brook to the south and southeast. This blend of historical and contemporary elements contributes to the area's distinctive character, reflecting Sheffield's industrial heritage alongside its modern creative and cultural ambitions.

The district not only supports a thriving cluster of cultural industries but also plays a pivotal role in Sheffield's broader strategy to foster economic growth and urban regeneration through creative enterprise and innovation.