The Stanboroughbury & Symondshyde Charette
Post Charette Paper – May 2016
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The Stanboroughbury & Symondshyde Charette
Post Charette Paper – May 2016
Stanborough & Symondshyde Pre Charrette Paper
Following the success of the Old Hatfield Charrette, Gascoyne Cecil Estates and CEMEX who own a 129 hectare site to the north of Hatfield, plan to hold a similar exercise for the development of a new Hertfordshire village. We are keen to give the public a chance to express its views and to participate in producing a detailed consultation before the Local Authority finalises its plan
Herts Guide to Growth
The Guide to Growth, records the Hertfordshire Charrette process which provided a rare chance for a diverse group of residents and professionals to convene to discuss challenges the region will face in future years. The exercise, which was held between the 24th of June and the first of July 2008 was led by urban planner Andres Duany and offered the Hertfordshire residents and professionals the opportunity to work directly with a design team developing sustainable growth strategies.
Herts Guide to Growth 5 Years On
Five years after the Hertfordshire Charrette, this report undertaken by the Centre for Sustainable Communities Research Fellow, James Hulme and Dr. Susan Parham reviews how certain structural things have changed, where we have come from and directions for the future in relation to the county’s future development in the light of the ideas generated by the Hertfordshire Guide to Growth.
GCE Prospectus
The prospectus sets out the ethos behind Gascoyne Cecil Estates approach to management and how in order to maintain the high standards of the past and adapt to today’s demands, it is crucial that the estates remain fully engaged with their respective communities. To preserve the best of what we already hold, improving this with new homes, high-quality public spaces and thriving businesses all of which will provide employment and support to local communities for years to come.
A Strategic Overview
A Strategic Overview to the Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan, provides a concise overview of representations made by Gascoyne Cecil Estates. The summary includes details of each of Gascoyne Cecil Estates sites together with proposals for green infrastructure and a sound long term plan.
A Vision for Hatfield in Central Hertfordshire
A Vision for Hatfield proposes a bold, exciting vision for the future of the town as part of a Central Hertfordshire economic hub. After tracing Hatfield’s historic association with aerospace and manufacturing expertise, this brochure lays out the economic and social benefits of agglomeration, integrated transport networks, green infrastructure, carefully designed housing, and pedestrian-focused improvements to the public realm as part of a long-term plan to bring more strength and diversity to the local economy.
A Green Infrastructure Strategy for Central Hertfordshire
The Green Infrastructure brochure puts forward, in detail, our proposals for a Green Corridor stretching from St Albans to Hertford by Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. Management proposals are discussed as well.
Transport for Hatfield and Beyond in Central Hertfordshire
This document provides analysis of the challenges ahead arising from ongoing growth in Hertfordshire. It argues that careful consideration of transport infrastructure is an essential component of future growth and development. It suggests that east-west connections are insufficient and the opportunities for their regeneration undervalued. It highlights present challenges as well as opportunities for the future.
The Case for a New Hertfordshire Village
The Case for a New Hertfordshire Village puts forward the case for new villages as a viable approach to tackling the housing crisis. Given that villages housed a huge majority of the British population for much of the last millenium and that the English rural idyll still pulls people out of cities today, this brochure suggests that – as one of several housing delivery models offering answers to the present housing crisis – it is time for a rebirth of the English village.
A Green Infrastructure Strategy for Central Hertfordshire
Building Codes
A series of four books published to lay out design guidance and codes for building and development across the Estates. This series of books highlights the importance of sound architectural detailing, materials and landscaping, and ensures our partners adhere to similarly high standards of both design and construction.
Shopfronts, Blinds & Signs Building Codes
This volume is intended to compliment the ‘Building Code’ that has been produced to assist with the design of future developments and refurbishments. The purpose is to provide guidance for the construction, alteration, replacement and restoration of shop fronts, signage and other details that are invariably associated with retail activity, not only for the preservation of the character of buildings and areas, but also for the attractive overall appearance of shopping streets and the impact on their commercial success.
Old Hatfield Post Charrette Paper
Residents and those who work in Old Hatfield played a significant role in the Charrette process, throughout the week and expressing their views on the proposals. The process was supported by professional architects, planners, landowners, business owners and community leaders and led to proposals for both big and small schemes to rejuvenate the Old Town.
Mill Green Post Charrette Paper
This paper sets out the work the team undertook during the Charrette. It presents some of the requests that resulted from discussions with residents, together with the design team’s site analyses and draft ideas together with the proposals presented on the final day.