The revitalisation of the Central Square area has been a long held priority for Cardiff Council. Successful regeneration, however, is rarely delivered unilaterally or by a single entity; it is a collaboration between investors, developers, landowners, local authorities, governments and a whole variety of interest groups from a range of sectors.

The story of the Masterplan begins in September 2013 when the vacant site of the former Planning Department Offices was purchased by Rightacres. The vision for a wider regeneration opportunity across Central Square was soon recognised, and an exciting private/public sector partnership established between Rightacres and Cardiff Council as landowner.