Creative co-design public realm project The Moorings, Thamesmead

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1 Tender Specification Creative co-design public realm project The Moorings, Thamesmead 1. Introduction Thamesmead is a community of 46,000 people in SE London, on the south bank of the River Thames, built between the 1960s and 1990s as part of an original masterplan vision by the Greater London Council. Peabody became the major landowner in 2014 and has since embarked on a significant programme of regeneration for the area which will span the next three decades and which will see thousands of new homes built, significant amounts of workspace created and new transport and community infrastructure put in place. For this commission, we are looking for an individual, organisation, or partnership that will develop a high quality, co-authored project alongside our public realm programme in The Moorings. 2. Background Information Peabody has ambitious plans to transform Thamesmead into a high-quality place to live, work and visit, positively shifting perceptions of Thamesmead and enabling regeneration. We have committed 225m of regeneration funds focussed on the Abbey Wood/Plumstead and South Thamesmead areas and expect to invest significantly more to secure a step change in the quality of place. To deliver this transformation, we are working closely with the Royal Borough of Greenwich, London Borough Bexley and the GLA through the housing zones and other partnerships and lobbying for crucial new transport infrastructure. In parallel we are developing a long term cultural strategy born out of the local area and creative businesses and individuals already based in Thamesmead, which will include a programme of public art and other initiatives to strengthen arts and cultural activity, and supporting community infrastructure and economic initiatives to boost growth. The area defined as the Moorings for the purposes of this commission, is in the north-central area of Thamesmead within the Royal Borough of Greenwich and comprises of 1,450 homes built between 1974 and The Moorings benefits from; a strong community, outstanding schools, and unique assets such as the canals, lakes, and nature reserve at Tump 53. However, The Moorings neighbourhood also suffers from anti-social behaviour which manifests in an intimidating public realm, lack of investment in the outside spaces, and confusing layout. Page 1 of 5

We have developed a public realm programme for the Moorings which includes the following: 1 MUGA refurbishment Construction: August 2017 2 Doorstep toddler play Construction: August November 2017 3

2 We have developed a public realm programme for the Moorings which includes the following: 1 MUGA refurbishment Construction: August Doorstep toddler play Construction: August November Civils works to Arnott Close neighbourhood parade Planning: Summer Claridge Way co-design playable landscape Brief development: Summer Tump 53 nature reserve Opening September Byron Close Arches façade and signage Construction: August - September Bentham Road wayfinding pedestrian crossing Feasibility: Summer Co-design public realm project Programme to be established following co-design approach Moorings wide public art Verity Jane Keefe March November 2017 Moorings wide - pilot wayfinding/signage project Completion and review summer MAP 1 public realm programme Peabody has carried out various community engagement activities alongside the emerging Moorings programme including: June 2016 Moorings street party created and run by the local community August Picnic at Tump 53 September 2016 Moorings Garage Gala October 2016 Toddler play consultation door knocking and questionnaires April 2017 Claridge Way unveiling. Following a community vote the path known as the Wayleave was officially renamed Claridge Way in honour of former resident Ted Claridge. July 2017 Moorings community meeting discussing play, co-design, and a neighbourhood plan Page 2 of 5

Therefore, we are looking for a proposal that will work in collaboration with residents and stakeholders.

3 3. Project area and description Co-design is a key principle for the regeneration programme in The Moorings. There has been a significant lack of investment in this area and therefore community participation is key to building trust in the development of the neighbourhood. Therefore, we are looking for a proposal that will work in collaboration with residents and stakeholders. Through co-design we are looking for a proposal that will transform a dark and unwelcoming underpass along a key pedestrian route into a space that feels renewed and vibrant raising the levels of pride and aspiration in the area. PHOTO 1 East view of underpass PHOTO 2 underpass This underpass sits on a pedestrianised route in the Moorings that connects the local neighbourhood shops at Arnott Close to Thamesmead Town Centre. Along this route are local schools, a youth club, nature reserve, homes, outdoor spaces and canal. See MAP 2 below. The main output of this commission is to physically improve the appearance of the underpass. However, the project can extend beyond this area. For example, activities can take place outside of the underpass and the physical improvements can be extended into the wider public realm (pending any permission that may be required). The budget can be used for both capital and revenue spend. Consideration of the future life of the improvements must be taken into consideration through consultation with Royal Borough of Greenwich and Peabody grounds maintenance staff. A management plan for on-going maintenance must also be included. The initial and broad programme for this commission will see the co-design element complete by March 2018 with installation to follow. However, we anticipate that the detailed programme will be determined by the co-design activities and resulting approach to the physical installation. Page 3 of 5

1 6 7 3 9 4 10 2 5 8 MAP 2 stakeholder context 1. Thamesmead Town Centre 6. Jubilee Community Centre 2. Woolwich Polytechnic School 7. The Moorings Estate 3. Hawksmoor Youth Club 8.

4 MAP 2 stakeholder context 1. Thamesmead Town Centre 6. Jubilee Community Centre 2. Woolwich Polytechnic School 7. The Moorings Estate 3. Hawksmoor Youth Club 8. Windrush Primary School 4. Hawksmoor Primary School 9. Titmuss Avenue Garden Association 5. Tump 53 nature reserve 10. Arnott Close shopping precinct Underpass pedestrian route 4. Deliverables & Outputs Deliverable Output Stage A Escorted site visit Summary presentation/document of Contacts and/or introductions will be approach to participatory design. given to relevant local groups and schools in the area Establish co-design approach Stage B Deliver participatory design activities Summary presentation/document of participatory design. Stage C Present design options Presentation document of the Develop detailed designs detailed design for the underpass that Based on feedback from Peabody further revision may be required before final signoff can be provided can be presented by Peabody staff to Peabody s Senior Management Team. Page 4 of 5

5 Stage D Production and installation The consultant will be expected to oversee the installation of the project fulfilling any CDM requirements, planning permission (if necessary) and follow Peabody s procurement procedures. Depending on the proposed creative solution this output is to be reviewed and agreed following Stage C. 5. Budget 50,000 total budget (excluding VAT). The above budget must include all associated fees, materials, and installation. 6. Tender Submission and Assessment The successful design team will need to demonstrate the following: Experience of developing designs for external environments Experience of delivering co-design projects Experience of managing the process from design to production & installation The balance of the scoring of tenders will be quality 80%: price 20% The lowest price will receive the maximum price score (10), with all other submissions scored in proportion to this figure. The quality of tenders will be assessed using the matrix below: Evaluation criteria Weighting Score 1-10 Total weighted score a. Appreciation of the brief and value added by the consultant s approach and team b. Detailed method and outputs for all stages of the commission c. Programme / timescales d. Provision of a lump sum fixed fee and resource plan e. A maximum of three relevant case studies undertaken by members of the project team Highest Possible Score 1000 Tender submissions (a. to e. above) should be kept to a maximum of 6 sides of A4. If further clarification is required, consultants may be required to attend an interview/clarification meeting. The contracting organisation is Peabody, and the project lead and day to day contact for this commission is Kate Batchelor, Regeneration Manager. Page 5 of 5

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Parks Renaissance. Strategy. Director, Operations. General Committee. Presentation to. May 16, Barb Rabicki 1 Parks Renaissance Strategy Presentation to General Committee May 16, 2016 Barb Rabicki Director, Operations Incorporates recommendation to complete Parks Renaissance Strategy Feedback / requests from