But one part of the original plan remains in place – four nearby tower blocks are still expected to be demolished.
“These tower blocks can be seen for miles, like a beacon for Wakefield. Why demolish them?” asks Terri Gibson, who has lived in Tudor House for 41 years.
New homes are being planned across the road, on the site of the former Wilko.
And in a letter seen by the BBC, VICO homes, which leases the flats, says it remains committed to supporting residents find new accommodation.
But Gibson has written to the leader of the council urging a rethink.
“Why have we never been consulted or had any say in the future of our homes?”
The U-turn is not yet complete; the plans still have to be debated and voted on by senior councillors.
And, away from the council, there is some vocal political opposition.
Wakefield’s Labour MP Simon Lightwood says: “To fundamentally change Wakefield’s city centre regeneration plans is a backward step.
“Wakefield needs ambition and a vision for growth, not a scaled-back approach that risks squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our city.”
The plans are due to be discussed by the council cabinet on Tuesday from 17:30 GMT.
