We provide specialist facilitation skills in developing and delivering stakeholder-led master plans and action plans
We provide specialist facilitation skills in developing and delivering stakeholder-led master plans and action plans
We bring people together to create action plans for communities at the city and neighbourhood scales. We ensure that the right skills – from urban design and economics, to movement and culture – are applied, creating place-specific visions and plans. We show how these can be embedded in local authorities’ policies and working methods.
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Client: Yorkshire Forward and City of York Council UDS panel under Prof. Alan Simpson
The document sets out an economic vision for York that builds on the city’s great physical assets. It describes how to deliver a more accessible, attractive and beautiful city through making the most of the assets of the city core and beyond: the rivers; the city walls and gateways; the streets, places and spaces; and the parks.
The vision for York, building on the local development framework, was drawn up in close collaboration with city’s amenity, business and political communities. To download York New City Beautiful: toward an economic vision, click here.
Client: Transport for London and London Borough of Brent Project led by UDS
The charter sets out a 5-10 year vision for the community and the local environment. Developed through a series of evening meetings and a two-day charrette, the process led to the creation of a Town Team, made up of local people committed to improving the area.
The themes of the Harlesden Town Charter include beauty, civic life, movement, community, economy, social issues and green action. After being agreed and signed off by the community, the charter has been handed over to the local authority, where it is helping to influence decisions and priorities for the area. To download the Harlesden Town Charter, click here.
Client: Architecture and Design Scotland and East Renfrewshire Council
Project led by UDS with support by the Mackintosh School of Architecture
The charter provides a comprehensive design strategy for the centre of Neilston, designated as Scotland’s first Renaissance Town. Developed through intensive stakeholder and community consultation, it was awarded the Scottish Award for Quality in Planning and the SURF (Scotland’s Independent Regeneration Network) Award for Best Practice in Community Regeneration, both in 2009.
Client: the International Centre for Technical Research
Project led by UDS with support by the Bartlett School of Planning
The plan responds to the Iraqi government’s initiative to promote development strategies for major Iraqi cities. Developed in response to local consultation, and based on the city’s leading role as a religious destination, the plan assimilates three proposals for future development: Radial City, Renaissance City and Linear City.
Client: Government of Trinidad and Tobago UDS
supported Lichfield Planning
The development of a Generic Urban Design Framework for Trinidad enables planners to prepare urban design policies and guidance, and has led to urban design principles being incorporated into Trinidad’s regional plans.
Client: the Architecture Foundation
Led by UDS with Hakan Agca
The competition submission celebrated a new gateway to recall London’s historic city walls, creating a unique moment along the Olympic high street 2012. The design would create a new public space and permanent legacy, with borrowed traditional materials used in a contemporary way. The submission was long-listed and displayed as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2010.
Client: London Borough of Brent
Led by UDS
The placemaking guide delivers excellence in Brent’s public realm through good urban design. The borough-wide guide focuses on the public realm outside of major centres, seeking to develop civic pride and foster a sense of public ownership in the streetscene. The guide sets out public realm policy and design guidelines, with specifications for materials, street furniture, and the layout of streets and spaces.
Client: North Staffordshire Regeneration
Led by UDS with support by CZWG and Arup
The vision for the town centre identifies design principles, town-wide opportunities, area-specific proposals, next steps and leadership roles. The guide was developed through a two-day charrette with stakeholders. It is supported by a series of illustrative masterplans and by initial designs for important development areas.
Client: East Refrewshire Council and Architecture and Design Scotland
Project led by UDS with support by the Mackintosh School of Architecture
Identified as a priority within the Neilston Town Charter, the infill strategy provides the community with an integrated approach to enhancing the public realm and promoting high-quality developments in the town centre. Developed through Town Team meetings and a charrette, the community-led proposals will protect the surrounding countryside and refocus regeneration at the heart of the community.
Client: Dumfries and Galloway Council
UDS supported CRGP Architects
This community-led master plan creates two neighbourhood hearts within existing communities. The plan links new and existing residential areas within the north west quarter of the town, creating a network of streets, blocks and plots. The plan sets out an expanded and enhanced network of parks and play spaces.
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