Masterplans in Practice - Ewan Anderson Presentation Slides

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Dundas

Dundas Wharf Speirs Wharf

bridging the canal

using the prominence of the basin as a of marker for the development

respecting views to the listed building

temporary structures activating the towpath

upper gateway

landscape link

making the canal accessible

a green route up from the city up to the canal

underpass

Scottish Opera

radically upgrading the route

establishing a cultural heart to the site

city gateway

The Round Toll

arrival point from the city

Masterplan by others . . . . . . . . . re-establishing the round toll

Garscube Road

activating the street

A practitioner’s perspective

Ewan Anderson Woodside 7N Architects

enabling chinese community to enrich area

City Centre


making links east to Port Dundas and beyond

Design Principles

Port Dundas

Speirs Wharf

Dundas Wharf

respecting views to the listed building

This sections sets out the design principles developed for the masterplan which should be adhered to in the development of individual plots and buildings. They provide a design framework which sets quality standards and gives design coherence to the regeneration of Speirs Locks as it is developed over time whilst allowing an appropriate degree of variety, flexibility and innovation which will enhance the creation of a vibrant place.

place-making along the canal a sustainable mixed use masterplan

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bridging the canal

improving connections to the city

landscape link

a green route up from the city up to the canal

upper gateway

Hamilton Hill temporary structures activating the towpath

making the canal accessible

underpass

radically upgrading the route

Scottish Opera

establishing a cultural heart to the site Garscube Road activating the street

The Round Toll

re-establishing the round toll

city gateway

arrival point from the city

enabling chinese community to enrich area

City Centre

Speirs Locks 2008 Page 68

making links west to Woodside and beyond

Woodside

M8 Food Park

Craighall Business Park

Speirs Locks Framework

Green Energy Centre

Edington St Creative Campus

Sighthill TRA

Research and Development Student Residences

Sports Centre education

RSAMD2

Sighthill outdoor adventure park

Landscape Link

Monklands canal extension Stow College Caledonian University


What are masterplans ?


Why are masterplans needed ?


What should they do ? . . .a medium for encapsulating aspirations . . . . . . . . a shared desire to create great places


What should they do ? . . . . a long term framework for growing places


What are their limitations ? Aspirations don’t count for anything until they are realised as places


Some approaches


Quartermile, Edinburgh


Inverness Airport Business


Context, landscape, terrain


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Dundas

Speirs Locks Framework Dundas Wharf

Speirs Wharf

bridging the canal

using the prominence of the basin as a of marker for the development

respecting views to the listed building

temporary structures activating the towpath

upper gateway

landscape link

making the canal accessible

a green route up from the city up to the canal

underpass

Scottish Opera

radically upgrading the route

establishing a cultural heart to the site

city gateway

The Round Toll

re-establishing the round toll

arrival point from the city

Garscube Road

activating the street

Woodside

enabling chinese community to enrich area

City Centre


Malmo, Sweden


Leith Docks, Edinburgh


Edinburgh Waterfront


The aspiration


The reality Title


The answer is not more masterplans


A different way forward


The Callander Partnership


Achieving Callander’s Vision for 2031


Options for growth CALLANDER

WEST

EAST

SOUTH


Key Principles 1. Sustainability - An holistic approach 2. Community - Inclusive, supportive and nurturing 3. Town environment - Attractive to locals and tourists 4. Natural environment - To be enjoyed responsibly 5. Tourism and leisure - Outdoor capital of the Nat Park 6. Retail - A local hub for local people and tourists 7. Employment - Opportunities, training and premises 8. Housing - Diverse, and affordable and improved 9. Transport - Integrated and sustainable 10. Flooding - Prevent, manage and respond


A sustainable approach to the growth of Callander

Organic, concentric growth based on a walking town. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. rather than linear development driven by the car


Concentric growth Start of Highland Experience

Green Residential Street Main Street Town Square Main Street

Green Residential Street

Natural Green Threshold


Making the most of the river


Callander needs another bridge


Outdoor Capital


Landscape setting


A sustainable community


Callander 2031 Start of Highland Experience

Green Residential Street Main Street Town Centre

Main Street

Green Residential Street

Riverside Loop Community Hub

New Connection

Activity Hub Future Growth

Outdoor events

Potential New Connection

Natural Green Threshold


Initiatives for the shorter term


Making the most of the town’s assets C B E

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G F I H

Potential infill and new development Significant repairs programme to prominent existing building Improve frontage/appearance Greening open space/allotments Building/site with potential to be redeveloped Strengthen boundary by wall, planting or gate Long term potential for demolition/replacement

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streetscape obscured by sign

lost chimney

height of first lamp standards

reinstate 19th Century colours - blues and reds and greens lost oriel window reinstate chimney pots wall and windows coloured

awnings

Different materials where Main Street meets Ancaster Square



Main Street public realm


Main Street


St Kessog’s and Ancaster Square


Callander 2012 -2015


Callander’s Vision for 2031


Local Plans


Positive Planning


Main Street public realm improvements

Ancaster Square - transforming the trunk road

The Callander Partnership


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