SITE G DESIGN WORKSHOP Agenda 1. Welcome & Introduction Update on Council’s position Cllr Peter Morgan (Portfolio Holder for Renewal & Recreation, LB Bromley) 2. Friends of Community G Overview Friends of Community G 3. Workshop Introduction & Site Assessment Max Poole, Holder Mathias 4. Workshop Discussions All Groups (broken into 3) 5. Feedback All Groups 6. Next Steps and Close of Meeting Cllr Morgan
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SITE G DESIGN WORKSHOP AgendaNew mixed use development. • Residential • Retail • Car Parking • Civic • Cultural • Community • Residential New mixed use development. •
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SITE G DESIGN WORKSHOP
Agenda
1. Welcome & IntroductionUpdate on Council’s position
Cllr Peter Morgan (Portfolio Holder for Renewal & Recreation, LB Bromley)
2. Friends of Community G Overview Friends of Community G
3. Workshop Introduction& Site Assessment
Max Poole, Holder Mathias
4. Workshop Discussions All Groups (broken into 3)
5. Feedback All Groups
6. Next Steps and Close of Meeting Cllr Morgan
“Where is there Capacity for a New Civic Space & mixed use destination?”
‘A NEW DESTINATION’
Town Centre Map
Site G - Boundary
INTUMSCP
Church House Gardens
Martin’s Hill
EmpireCinema
BromleyCollege
CollegeGreen
QueensGardens
CivicCentre
Site G: West of the High Street
Bromley South Central
ImportantGateway
OpportunityAreas
Development of Site G is central to achieving the vision for Bromley Town Centre as an attractive, vibrant living town that meets the needs of residents, businesses and visitors. By introducing a residential development to the site it would enable the creation of new retail fl oorspace and contribute to the creation of a more active and vibrant town centre.
Leisure Hub
Civic and Cultural Activities
Market Square
Cultural Hub set out within AAP, includes Churchill Theatre and Central Library.
Relocated Market Area.
Leisure Centre
New Restaurant
Bromley North Station
Bromley South Station
Railway Station
Railway Station
“Why a new destination?”
Create a strong•Community andtown centre forthe long term.
Improve Community•Facilities and homes.
Create / Promote town•centre living.
Provide strong sense•of place for all to live
and work.
“Why do we need to improve Churchill Gardens and its linkages through the town?”
‘INTEGRATED PARKLAND’
No Visual ConnectionTo High Street
Site Photograph Site Photograph
Church House Gardens
Church House Gardens
Civic Venue
Queens Gardens
Strengthen the High•Street & attract peopleto use the Town Centre
Now & in the Future.
Create place for the•community.
Improve links East/•West through the Townfor wider community topromote green travel!
Attract people into the•Parks & Gardens forenjoyment and wellbeing.
Rochester Palace GardensSports facilities
Improve facilities & focus on this quality asset.
VIEWS
Wider CommunityW
Gardens setting with Restaurants
Wider CommunityE
“How can we strengthen the High Street, attract customers and extend the activity in the town centre?”
‘ENHANCED SETTING’
New Development SiteProvide a mix of uses with good • accessibility.Respect the park setting.•
Strengthen High Street
Site Boundary
Infi ll gap site.• OR
Provide well designed route • through.
Wider Site Boundary to be • considered to created a unifi ed vision
New Active FrontageCreate a new sense of place and • provide a focus to the High Street,
Park & Theatre
Pedestrian FlowEnhance street scene and create •
gateway
Existing High StreetTheatre & Library weak • entrance & setting.
Existing Ethelbert RoadGateway Site weak urban • form / setting.
“How can we improve Bromley’s Cultural, Civic and Community experience?”‘CIVIC CULTURAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES’
Civic Cultural Community Diagram
Civic&
Culture
Revitalised Cultural QuarterEnhanced Civic, Cultural and • community activities.
New mixed use residential led • development.
Sports&
Recreation
LeisureCentrePavilion
INTUMSCP
MSCP
Civic
Pavillion Gardens
Revitalised Market SquareMarket offer.
New leisure led mixed use development.
New Restaurant Quarter.
Bromley South Central
Regents Place
Regent’s Place Revitalised Cultural Quarter
Bromley South Central
New mixed use development.Residential• Retail• Car Parking•
Civic• Cultural• Community• Residential•
New mixed use development.Residential• Restaurants• Hotel• Cinema• Car Parking•
Pavillion GardensNew Food and Beverage offer set within Queens Gardens.
Good mix of usesLibrary• Theatre• Offi ce• Restaurant• Health• Leisure• Residential•
What do we want?
Bromley South
Bromley North
“What should we do in order to create a high quality public realm within the heart of the town centre for people to dwell longer & enjoy?”
‘REVITALISED PUBLIC REALM’
Reorganise Boundary
“No NET loss”
A
Active FrontagesWater Feature
Open up views
Sensitive building
fronting onto park
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Enhanced Public ParkTransition from High Street to • ParkSoft, Natural Garden Setting•
New Dining TerraceAlfresco theatre dining• Quiet / Calm• Intimate setting with • good park views
Landscaped Zone
“What are the important drivers in creating a new development that is appropriate to its setting?”
‘SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT’
Town Centre Cross Section - East / West
Site Context
Town Centre Cross Section - Comparative Building & Scale
Bromley South Central Tower
Theatre / Public Realm
Enclosed Garden Garden Wrap Courtyards Angles Public Connection
Site ConstraintsDiagrams identifying the key relationship and qualities of the surrounding urban fabric. Reference points for the possible formal developments on site based on existing conditions.
“What are the important drivers in creating a new development that is appropriate to its setting ”
‘SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT’
Site G
Parkland Courtyards
Views
11 Floors
Churchill Theatre
8 Floors
Site G
Community Use
Churchill Theatre
8 Floors
Residential Zone
New Park Hub
Integrated with other uses.• Maximise ‘good residential • Design measures’.Consider impact on park • setting.Building height impact on • Key Views. Conservation Area.
High Quality Public realm.•
Integrate new development • into the park.
Park & Open Space
Restaurant Zone
Community Use
New Public Realm
New A3 offer linked to • Theatre.New Town Centre offer.• New Cultural Square.•
Health• Workshop• Other•
Anchor Southern end of • High Street.Create New Sense of • Place.
High Street Urban Views
Key Views
Park Views
Park ViewsEthelberth Road
Coach
Access
High Street
11 Floors
‘SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT’“Which views are the most important?”