What if...?
...we could create landscape better connected to both the river and the harbour, taking advantage of the views, while also improving ecology?
The Challenge:
Western Harbour needs areas for new homes but must recognise the importance of green space to improve the quality of place and address the ecological emergency. The site has some great viewpoints, but they are difficult to access and not many people know they are there.
We will need to consider existing green spaces, including Ashton Meadows, while also creating new spaces for connection to nature and increased biodiversity. There is an opportunity to better connect to both the river and the harbour, taking advantage of the views.
For the masterplan we will need to:
- integrate the flood strategy requirements into the landscape to maintain access to the waterfront
- consider a potential increase of leisure uses within Cumberland Basin while maintaining harbour operations
- celebrate the maritime and historic features
- review existing spaces and how important they are to the city
- explore how to improve biodiversity across the whole site
- consider the wider green network
The images to the right illustrate how we might encourage biodiversity and make the waterfront more accessible.
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