Major plans unveiled to develop Bristol Temple Meads
The centre of Bristol could become unrecognisable
Bristol Temple Meads and the surrounding area is set to undergo a huge redevelopment, under plans unveiled by Bristol City Council.
Alongside the West of England Combined Authority they want to transform Bristol's Temple Quarter and St Philip's Marsh by reviving 130 hectares of brownfield land and over the next 25 years, build 10,000 new homes, create 22,000 new jobs and bring in an annual amount of £1.6 billion to the Bristol economy.
The proposals could see residential led developments at Temple Gate and Temple Island plus other development sites around Silverthorne Island and Cattle Market Road.
Meanwhile at St Philip's Marsh, the authorities want to build mixed-use neighbourhoods integrating homes and work spaces, with links to surrounding east Bristol communities and within walking distance of the train station.
The planned transformation, the City Council says, is one of the UK's largest regeneration projects.
Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: “We know that Temple Quarter and St Philip’s will experience significant change in the coming years as the city grows, but this will only be successful if we work with residents and businesses in the area.
"We’re looking forward to working with the local community and using their views and ideas to help us make the most of this opportunity.
“We want the area to become a blueprint for city regeneration that is done in the right way, by meeting the needs of our growing city, as well as those of local people, businesses and the environment.
"This transformative project will help us to tackle the challenges posed by climate change, the housing crisis, and a changing employment landscape head-on."
West of England Mayor Tim Bowles said: “Temple Quarter will be a gateway to our region that showcases the very best of the West of England.
"Our ambitious plans will see innovative businesses creating decent, well-paid jobs, homes where people want to live and great transport links in a new, sustainable neighbourhood."
The City Council is developing a plan for detailed public and business engagement, to run over the next 12 months.
The council say they will speak directly to local communities, businesses and interest groups to ensure their voices are heard, and will use their feedback to inform and shape the development of proposals for Temple Quarter and St Philip’s Marsh as the Development Framework is written.
You can take a look at the plans yourself here.