Jas Bhalla Works - Thriving Centres In New Towns - Flipbook - Page 13
Exploring a different approach
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Understanding the regional
role of the new development,
including its place within the
existing settlement hierarchy
and potential competition
from other surrounding new
settlements, should inform a
place-specific vision for any
new local centre. The new
centre should play a unique
role that serves an unmet
local need.
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Know where
you sit
!
Curate a unique
local offer
Look at popular businesses,
occupiers and brands in the
local area and integrate them
into the scheme.
Develop an understanding
of the history, culture,
and needs of the existing
communities and try to
meet them through the
non-residential offer. Find
a reason for people to visit.
This could form part of
community consultation
processes as well as
potential meanwhile uses.
Understand
your wider role
and curate a
unique offer
