Weston Williamson + Partners’ head of masterplanning, Simon Catton, said: “With a revitalised Temple Meads railway station at the heart of the Development Framework proposals, this principal gateway to Bristol will herald change for the new city quarter at St Philip’s Marsh. Improved accessibility, more efficient and attractive onward-travel options, together with new complimentary user facilities, will transform Temple Meads into a world-class transport hub, central to the Temple Quarter vision. The integrated project team have applied knowledge, creativity and listened carefully to develop a regeneration vision to compliment the uniqueness of Bristol.”
Mott MacDonald’s planning director, Simon Power, said: “We are delighted to share this vision for a positively transformed Temple Quarter & St Philip's Marsh. It has been a major undertaking over the last two years to achieve a deliverable set of outcomes fully endorsed by the client group and supported by stakeholders. We’re committed to creating positive social outcomes for the area through the creation of 22,000 jobs and 10,000 homes, as well as contributing to enhanced biodiversity, flood resilience and community health. The vision has been designed through community-based consultation with sustainability in mind.”
Councillor Nicola Beech, Bristol City Council’s Cabinet lead for strategic planning and urban design 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.”