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Some of the suggestions from design/planning professionals and students for this project are a bit pie in the sky and/or not really really grounded in evidence.
http://www.centralquay.co.uk/wp-content ... ed-res.pdf
"Penarth Road bridge might be considered for traffic redirection, be made one way, pedestrian only or have traffic controls to allow one direction of travel at a time. This could help to improve the pedestrian and cycle environment which is particularly important in this location."
Ahem. Yes. Close up one of the main East-West arteries in south/central Cardiff to all but pedestrians.
"Investigate the potential for a car free development - what is needed to facilitate this, what are the advantages and disadvantages and what will be best for the city? Timelines and demographics should inform further work."
For the foreseeable future, I cant see any development with a 1000 flats and 1.5 million office space and a station being 'car free'. You'd destroy the economic viability of it.
"It was suggested that there is a demand for further arts and culture spaces within the city. Could this be explored further to enhance the mix of uses on the site?"
Is there? There isn't a shortage of space in the city if so, including some empty premises that could be adapted/converted.
"Put the railway underground!"
Er. yes....
http://www.centralquay.co.uk/wp-content ... ed-res.pdf
"Penarth Road bridge might be considered for traffic redirection, be made one way, pedestrian only or have traffic controls to allow one direction of travel at a time. This could help to improve the pedestrian and cycle environment which is particularly important in this location."
Ahem. Yes. Close up one of the main East-West arteries in south/central Cardiff to all but pedestrians.
"Investigate the potential for a car free development - what is needed to facilitate this, what are the advantages and disadvantages and what will be best for the city? Timelines and demographics should inform further work."
For the foreseeable future, I cant see any development with a 1000 flats and 1.5 million office space and a station being 'car free'. You'd destroy the economic viability of it.
"It was suggested that there is a demand for further arts and culture spaces within the city. Could this be explored further to enhance the mix of uses on the site?"
Is there? There isn't a shortage of space in the city if so, including some empty premises that could be adapted/converted.
"Put the railway underground!"
Er. yes....