Commonhall Square Neighbourhood Masterplan

02_residents aims & objectives aim: To reinforce the Commonhall Square as a vibrant and liveable city centre neighbourhood. Objectives: • • • • • • • •

A safe place in which to raise a family. A connected neighbourhood in the heart of the city. A people’s neighbourhood – not dominated by motor vehicles. A smart community – embracing alternative modes of mobility. A neighbourhood that acknowledges and reinforces its historic character. A place where its streets are an extension of the home. A greener place. A place where its streets and spaces are full of life and vitality – trade, hospitality, play and social interaction. • A place that is a cool and creative alternative to the formality of Chester’s Row streets. • A well maintained and well managed neighbourhood.

Neighbourhood Heart sketch by MONIKA Studio

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Commonhall Square Neighbourhood Masterplan

Published on Jun 21, 2022

MONIKA Studio

This work has been commissioned by and for the residents of the Commonhall Street area in central Chester – an emerging colourful and vibrant community with a strong sense of pride in where they live and with strong views about their neighbourhood and its sense of ‘place’. The residents commissioned Andy Farrall Limited to undertake the work. MONIKA Studios, based in the neighbourhood, have injected their brilliant graphics abilities. It's a ‘thought leadership’ piece with a clear message about creating a more liveable city centre neighbourhood. So, let’s not get too hung-up on the detail – it’s all about the underlying concepts of creating a more liveable neighbourhood. The area contains three active community groups – one for each of the neighbourhood main streets. The White Friars Residents’ Association led the work for the collective. The work involved the active participation of the residents including a residents’ workshop. This area masterplan is community-led and community-driven. It’s their vision of

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Commonhall Square Neighbourhood Masterplan

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8. next steps

4. structuring the place – reinforcing the neighbourhood

appendix 2 - policy context

2. residents aims and objectives

1. introduction and context