Opinions needed on major Bristol development plans
Bristol City Council wants to build 10,000 homes around Temple Meads in the next 20 years
Those behind major plans to develop part of Bristol City Centre say they want to build homes people can be proud of.
Bristol City Council wants to build up to 10-thousand homes around Temple Meads train station over the next 20 years - with help from the West of England Combined Authority, Network Rail and Homes England.
A draft development brief has now been published on the ideas for Mead Street, which Bristolians are now being asked for their opinion on.
The scheme could also see St Philip's Marsh developed, a new southern entrance created for the train station and new public spaces built.
Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: “Our regeneration plans for Temple Quarter and St Philip’s Marsh are unashamedly ambitious as we plan for the homes, jobs and public spaces that Bristol needs.
"The proposals for Mead Street in this development brief represent the next stage of this exciting project and reflect the need to bring new homes and jobs to the city while tackling the challenges of the climate and ecological emergencies.
"Mead Street is ideally located to take on these challenges, close to Temple Meads station and walking distance from jobs and leisure in the city centre."
The development brief lays out the vision and guiding principles for the development, which state that Mead Street should:
- Deliver new homes and workspaces that people are proud of and that represent the local community
- Provide sustainable travel routes
- Create high-quality public places and support a low carbon neighbourhood
- Create high-quality green space
Following feedback from the public, and if endorsed by the city council's cabinet, the development brief would be considered alongside planning policy and a site analysis to guide future development at Mead Street.
Detailed designs, including the height parameters, locations and appearances of new buildings, lie outside the scope of the brief and will be determined through detailed planning applications as individual sites within Mead Street come forward.
“Temple Quarter will have an impact on the whole city as it becomes a world-class gateway to Bristol over the coming years," Mr Rees said.
"We want people from across the city to have their say on the ideas set out here, so that we can create a new neighbourhood that meets Bristolians’ needs for the future.”
The council will be hosting two drop-in events at LPW House, Princess Street, Bristol, BS3 4AG on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 June, 3.30pm to 7.30pm.
You can also give your opinion online by clicking here.