 The masterplanning proposals for the University of Cambridge’s North West Cambridge site are moving forward. To continue the success of this collaborative process we have been working with the wider community to hear their views of the emerging masterplan.
In November 2009 we held a Public Exhibition as well as Public Workshops (click here for details). These exhibitions and workshop formed the next stage in the process of preparing the masterplan for the site - and provided an opportunity for stakeholders to contribute and comment on the proposals.
Whether or not you were able to visit the exhibition and workshop in person, you can download the information that was on display by clicking the buttons below:
- Introduction to the North West Cambridge project
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 The University's need and vision - an introduction to what the project will offer local residents, students, faculty, staff and local businesses. This includes 3,000 new homes, 100,000 m2 of academic and commercial research
space, accommodation for 2,000 students and local facilities and green spaces.
- Site Context
- The site's location and landscape features, and various site-specific opportunities that the masterplan should respond to.
- Masterplan Development
- The planning process - where it has come from, and where it will be going, including how the process will engage with all stakeholders, including local authorities and residents.
- The Evolution of the Masterplan
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How plans for the North West Cambridge site have evolved so far - showing how it has grown to meet the needs of all stakeholders. Plans highlight how the project is developing.
- Key Issues: Landscape & Ecology
- How the project will provide the area with integrated green spaces that establish the Green Belt setting for the site, create informal recreation spaces for residents, and establish areas for habitat creation and mitigation.
- Key Issues: Transportation & Access
- How the masterplan will seek to provide for cycle routes, public transport accessibility, pedestrian access, improved streetscapes, and also aim to maximise the effectiveness of traffic flows.
- Key Issues: Sustainability
- This document covers the way in which the masterplan addresses environmental standards, climate change and energy issues, water supply and conservation, flood risk and sustainable drainage, sustainable waste management, construction management and biodiversity and land use.
- Key Issues: Community Facilities
- The development will enhance and support surrounding communities - providing facilities for the new community and people already living in the area. These will include a new Local Centre, schools, nursery, community spaces, a pub/restaurant and public and private healthcare facilities.
- Key Issues: Mix of uses & Density
- The mix of uses will be focused in 4 key areas throughout the site: the local centre, one area for predominantly student accommodation, and two areas for research uses. This document outlines the density of various 'uses' within the project.
- Addressing some local concerns (FAQs)
- Questions and answers covering a variety of different issues that are relevant to various stakeholders.
- Development Process - So Far
- The timetable for the process of planning so far, with all the major milestones listed. The document also outlines 'what happens next' vis-à-vis the planning process.
- DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE PUBLIC EXHIBITION DOCUMENT (8MB)
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