1.4 Masterplan

1.4 THE WEB - Masterplan for Leeds Innovation District

3D model view

A NEW PROPOSAL

A new masterplan for Leeds Innovation District assumes covering the ring road by a series of green canopies, which will free up space for a significant expansion of greenery, integrate divided neighbourhoods and create a variety of spaces with a series of pedestrian and cycle links within the district and the city.

CONNECTIONS

Ground level Web access (arrows) Pedestrian and cyclists paths

Connection with the other parts of Leeds (arrows) Limited car traffic streets 1. Health Corner- Located in a closure with a Hospital facilities, providing visitors connection with the rest of LID Web. Direct access to the Edge, new outdoor gym, community forest and new community mall in re-developed multi-storey building.

2. Business park- New Nexus and Leeds University Park, multi- use space for outdoor gathering and collaboration. Above and under canopy passages.

Reconnecting neigbourhoods of Leeds Innovation District by series of pedestrian and cyclist canopy connections and streets with limited traffic 3. Community forest- Shady tranquil area for a forest bathing in the middle of a city. Direct access with surrounding student accommodation towers and hospital A&E

4. Outdoor exhibition gallery - celebrating art and innovative ideas created by a variety of industries and universities in LID. Informative design.

NODES

5. Open meadow area- Multi-use canopy community space. Flat sunny grassland area for recreation, play and relax.

6. Forum- Event space, one of key destination within area. Smart sculptured fountain integrated into paving to enrich site

7. Community hub- Key community area. Redevelopment of Woodhouse lane car park for community hub building with green roof communal gardens, local produced market and food corner with outdoor beer garden.

CROSS SECTION W-E

CONCEPT VISUALS

Nexus business park Roof community garden and event space Benefits of the Web

The Nexus business park would become a hub for collaboration within LID business and knowledge industries with different spaces and purposes. The space will enjoy clean air, eliminating noise from the nearby ring road and provide a great connection with the rest of the district and the city.

A redevelopment of the Woodhouse Lane car park would become a key destination in the area. Existing car park would be moved underground along with the ring road, creating a community building with a roof garden, a locally produced market and a grocery corner surrounding the forum event space.

The Web canopy will bring many opportunities and benefits at social, economic and environmental levels. Reduce traffic and pollution, enrich biodiversity, support the regeneration of natural ecosystems, and create a variety of collaborative spaces with economic efficiency.