Central Milton KeynesClient: Commission for the New Towns and Milton Keynes Borough CouncilChris Williamson's Masters Degree in Urban Design led to Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute with a comprehensive study of the Urban Design of Central Milton Keynes. |
The research studied Central Milton Keynes, comparing and contrasting the built reality to the original 1970 Master Plan. The project also undertook primary research with a survey of views from residents, architects and planners. Weston Williamson was commissioned to produce design guidelines for the pedestrianisation of part of Midsummer Boulevard adjacent to the shopping centre. | Three options were presented to the client which led to the closure of Midsummer Boulevard and the extension of the shopping centre. |







