Masterplanning And Urban Design Flashcards
What is the purpose of a masterplan?
To set a vision and implementation strategy for a development
What are the principles of a masterplan?
•Inclusive design
•To preserve nature and historic environments
•To create a sustainable environment
•To create a long-term planning document (such as SOT Delivery Strategy)
What is a masterplan?
According to PPG Design: Process and Tools
•Set a vision and implement strategy for development
•different to local design guides - focus on site specific proposals such as scale & layout, mix of uses, transport and green infrastructure
•may include intended arrangement of buildings, streets and public realm depending on level of detail
What are the supporting evidence that go alongside a masterplan?
Local character study
Landscape assessment
Transport assessment
BNG
Implement Strategy (could be included especially when many phases)
How can master plans be used affectively?
•help local authorities clarify design expectations early in planning process
•sets clear vision for the site
•Inform infrastructure & VA’s
•identify requirements for developers contributions
What informs a masterplan?
Local planning policies e.g:
transport and movement
community facilities
heritage & design
housing
Examples of the documents/things that can be used to inform a masterplan?
•SHMA
•SHLAA
•EDNA
•consultation with council members, local businesses and residents
•site visits
What are the objectives of a masterplan?
This is dependant on the brief but;
•provide key evidence on how development can be delivered practically
•to produce high quality development
•to revive places
•to illustrate what the potential development could look like
What are the principles behind a successful masterplan?
•inclusive design
•environmental sustainability
•preserves nature and historic environment
•produces long - term planning document
What are the key stages in a masterplan?
1) Strategic framework - aims and objectives
2) Spatial masterplan - 3D proposal of development
3)Implementation plan - a written strategy (where a appropriate will set out cost & planning)
What are the main stages of a masterplan?
Site selection
Concept masterplan
Framework masterplan
Detailed masterplan (application stage)
What are the key urban design principles?
Chapter 12 NPPF - creating a well-designed places
Local authorities should produce design codes
P&D process should achieve high quality buildings and places
What makes a well designed place?
The 10 characteristics that come together to create the places character
What do the 10 characteristics help?
•sense of community
•positively address environmental issues affecting climate
•all contribute to good design
What are the fundamental principles for good design?
•fit for purpose
•brings delight
•durable
•for people with more than one use of the area e.g. work, home, leisure, shopping
