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

1

2

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

Pedestrian Links Garden Environment Vehicle Access Tired Urban Frontage Severe SlopeSun Path

Regents Place

The Mall Tower

Churchill Theatre

Churchill Theatre

Church House Gardens Site G

Site G High Street INTUChurch House Gardens

Concept Development

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?”

Scheme blends into its Surrounding

Protected Views from Park

Elmfi eld Road

Bromley North - Magistrates

Queensmead Recreation Ground

Regents Place

Churchill Theatre

Market Square

High Street

Church House Gardens

BromleySouth Central

BromleySouth Central

RegentsPlace