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Bridge Ave YORK ROAD THE SITE TODAY View west down View west from View east The 1.5 ha site is located south of the and to the east of Queen Street. The site includes an existing car park, disused brownfield land, community centre and The Heritage Centre. Library and Town Hall share boundaries with the site. Four roads intersect the site with three running north to south and one from east to west. View south from library balcony St. Ives Road Queen Street Aerial plan view of the site
Queen Street OPPORTUNITIES VISION FOR YORK ROAD CREATING A CIVIC HEART TO MAIDENHEAD WITH AN EXCITING NEW TOWN SQUARE The proposals Extend green Improved views Create urban network from York down the canal frontage that Stream into site anchored by extends York landscaping Road St.Ives Road Improve Create design Buildings set Boulevard Develop positive Potential Create as Consolidate civic Generate a connection to that complements back to create connection active street civic space much public space development future sports ground a waterside to York frontages with and new green regeneration of layout which to activate the YROA such as the space Stream non-residential landscaping space as captures views facilities Shanly Group site permits of landmarks proposal on the including water Bowl ing Club site amenity The proposals at will seek to re-establish the street pattern within the site. A new public square will connect the existing civic buildings with the improved York Stream. This space will play host to regular events such as markets and festivals throughout the year. A mixture of soft and hard landscaping will create varied spaces for people to meet, gather and pause. Varied building uses will create active streets throughout the day MAIDENHEAD TOWN CENTRE l YORK ROAD PRE-APPLICATION 01 l 5.3 Integrate with surrounding streets Street layout defines the arrangement of buildings Create new pedestrian streets Develop a wonderful new water front setting Enhance the setting for the developed York Stream Create places for people to enjoy the waterfront Create views to the water Celebrate community facilities Central civic space linking existing community facilities Civic space creates somewhere to meet and gather Main civic buildings to have presence on square Develop a wonderful new water front setting Extend the green network Improvements to landscaped streets throughout the site Enhanced landscaping along the waterway - York Stream Creating leisure amenities for public recreation
St. Ives Road York Stream Bridge Ave. YORK ROAD OUR PROPOSALS Improved Streets New Public Square Waterside Living Waterfront Landscaping Enhanced Setting for Town hall and Library Aerial view of the masterplan Queen Street Potential view of the proposed new public square development - application number: 17/0108/FULL Railway Plan of proposal in context Potential view from across York Stream
YORK ROAD LOOK AND FEEL KIOSKS AND PAVILIONS WHERE PEOPLE WILL GATHER ATTRACTIVE PLANTING ALONG THE PAVEMENTS POTENTIAL FOR AN OUTDOOR CINEMA IN THE SUMMER A MIXTURE OF GREEN PLANTING AND PLACES TO MEET AND TO SIT LEVEL CHANGES WHICH CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEATING AND ACTIVITIES THINGS TO EXPLORE AND PLAY ON BARS AND RESTAURANTS WHICH WILL HELP TO MAKE THE PLACE FEEL VITAL OPENING UP ACCESS TO THE YORK STREAM SOMEWHERE TO COME AND ENJOY THE YORK STREAM UNIQUE FEATURES IN THE PUBLIC REALM TO EXPLORE AND PLAY IN CAFES AND RESTAURANTS WITH OUTDOOR SEATING BLENDING OF MATERIALS CONNECTION TO THE WATER PLANTING WHICH KEEPS PEDESTRIANS AND VEHICLES SEPARATE POTENTIAL ACTIVITIES FOR A NEW SQUARE TO BE USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR A SPACE FOR MARKETS, EVENTS & SMALL FESTIVALS, ALL YEAR ROUND The images above are examples of what we think the new public realm at could be like