Jas Bhalla Works - Thriving Centres In New Towns - Flipbook - Page 15
Exploring a different approach
Boost the
catchment
Increasing the density
immediately surrounding
the centre, locating as many
homes within an 800m
walkable radius to sustain
new amenities.
As well as increasing
density, a variety of
residential tenures should
also be maximised
during early phases.
Supplementing market
housing with BTR, AH, later
living and PBSH can help
maximise the need for nonresidential services without
compromising absorption
rates.
Connect it up
Co-locating a highquality transport hub with
emerging amenities at
an early stage is crucial
to growing a successful
centre. This should have
a functional relationship
with the centre and should
connect to the surrounding
housing via direct, safe,
and attractive walking and
cycling links.
Generate footfall
and critical mass
through density
and connectivity
