Overview
Appointed by Stevenage Brough Council, we prepared an ambitious town centre regeneration framework, which incorporated the redevelopment of the mainline railway and surrounding station area. The multi million-pound, mixed-use regeneration scheme included a series of planned new streets, the redesign of the town square, new community facilities and an enhanced public realm.
Project Highlights
Clients
Stevenage Borough Council / Stevenage First
Date
2015-2021
Scale
Town Centre wide
We have worked very closely with David Lock Associates (DLA) in recent years, to help set the transformative vision and plan for the regeneration of Stevenage town centre. DLA formed close relationships with our officer team and a range of partners within the town and region, to develop a flexible and comprehensive framework to enable the delivery of vital regeneration. This work brings together first-rate urban masterplanning, deep engagement with partners and commercial nous to form a framework that has given an outstanding catalyst for regeneration in the town.
Sharon Taylor OBE, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
The Project
We led on masterplanning for the town centre Regeneration Framework for Stevenage, helping to guide future investment in the area and inform the preparation of the Council’s Local Plan. The regeneration scheme included plans for a network of new streets, a redesigned modern town square to complement and enhance the area’s unique architectural heritage, as well as new residential, retail and leisure facilities to boost the economic viability of the town centre.
The Process
Our framework incorporates ambitious new public realm schemes, alongside a community services hub designed to house key council services, a new library and health facilities in an accessible location for local residents. An integral component of the master plan was the redevelopment of the mainline railway station, and reorientation of its entrance towards the town centre. The station concept formed the foundation for further development by Arup with our team guiding proposals to ensure designs respond to the town centre regeneration framework.
We shaped the first phases of delivery, working closely with Stevenage Borough Council and other key stakeholders, to form the Stevenage Gateway SG1 bid. We are currently supporting the development of an Area Action Plan for the immediate Station environs, further embedding proposals into a robust planning policy framework.