Work starts on Stoke-on-Trent Central Business District
Work has started to regenerate part of Stoke-on-Trent city centre.
Builders have moved on to the former Unity House site in Hanley as work begins on the new Central Business District as part of a 10-year project.
Developers Genr8 said the development would include office and retail space as well as apartments.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council said the Central Business District was expected to create up to 4,000 jobs and generate £19m for the local economy.
The 1.2m sq ft (111,484 sq m) development will also include restaurants, bars, leisure facilities and a public square.
The site has been empty since 2005 when Unity House was demolished.
The 18-storey building, built in 1973, was the former offices of the city council.