A long-term regeneration strategy aimed at transforming Chichester City Centre over the next 15 years has taken a significant step forward.
Chichester District Council has appointed AR Urbanism to begin developing design options for key sites, including the Cattle Market Car Park, Crane Street, the Law Courts, and other areas.
The council says the strategy focuses on creating a better-connected city that is greener, healthier, safer, more inclusive, and economically vibrant.
Last month, the council completed a tender exercise to identify an urban design team with knowledge and experience in developing masterplans for strategic sites and shaping public spaces. It measured submissions against a set criteria and budget.
“We’ve already made great progress with several important elements of the strategy, but appointing a specialist consultant to undertake the extensive work required to assess the options available for each of the strategy’s regeneration sites is really key to progressing this important project,” says Cllr Adrian Moss, Leader of Chichester District Council.
“I’m very pleased to say that we have now appointed the consultant, AR Urbanism, and the team will press ahead to explore options and work up designs for key district council owned sites that are identified within the strategy, including the bus station, bus depot, and Basin Road car park.
“Over the summer, the team will develop initial schematic plans of the options available for development of each of the sites. These options will then be shortlisted by the council’s Regeneration and Growth Board before further work is done to develop the schematics and work up detailed costings.”
Chichester District Council says when assessing the site options, the contractor will carefully consider the historic setting, including the character and/or designation of the location; any nearby listed buildings; design and sustainability; access and parking; and affordable housing and public open space requirements.
Find our more and read the strategy at: www.chichester.gov.uk/regeneration-strategy
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