Peterborough Southbank Technical Study by Nisha

PETERBOROUGH

SOUTH BANK T E C H N I C A L S T U DY

Nisha Gandhi C3274344 LA705 Advanced Landscape Architecture Major Design Project PG Diploma Landscape Architecture Leeds Beckett University, UK

PETERBOROUGH

FOREWORD This technical study looks at a potential affects of developing a site adjacent to the River Nene. This document will explore the opportunity to create an urban park, rich with biodiversity and human interaction with the water.

RIVER NENE, PETERBOROUGH

“The waterfront isn’t just something unto itself. It’s connected to everything else.” - Jane Jacobs

SOUTHBANK PARK. THE INTERSECTIO

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND

RESEARCHRESEARCH

URBAN WATERFRONT WATERFRONT

Peterborough

Waterfront Regeneration Benefits

Urban Waterfront

Masterplan

River Nene

Waterfront Design

Urban Waterfront

Tidal Lock

General Arrangement

Wildlife Paradise

Historic Flooding

Slopes + Levels

Themes

River Edge Treatment

Seating Wall

Constraints

Mitigation

Nature Improvement Areas

UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough BAP

Wet Woodlands

ON OF HERITAGE, CULTURE + NATURE. PROJECT DESIGN STATEMENT

WILDLIFE PARADISE WILDLIFE

MAINTENANCE + MGMT MAINTENANCE

APPENDICES + REFERENCES REFERENCES

Wildlife Paradise

Maintenance + Management

Appendices

Wet Woodland Design

Community Involvement

References

General Arrangement

Landscape Over Time

“All nature has a feeling: woods, fields, brooks are life eternal: and in silence they speak happiness beyond the reach of books. There’s nothing mortal in them; their decay is the green life of change.” JOHN CLARE

BACK G R O U N D RES EA R CH UR BAN WAT ER F R O N T WI LDLI F E P A R A D IS E REF ER EN CES

BACKGROUND PETERBOROUGH

The site for this technical study is based in Peterborough City Centre, adjacent to the River Nene. As part of a waterfront regeneration, this study will explore the rivers affect on the site, and what opportunities there are for it to enhance and influence the design.

PETERBOROUGH G L ASGOW

LEEDS MAN CHEST ER

CITY CENTRE

N O RW IC H BIR MIN GHAM CAMBR IDG E OX FOR D

LON DON

NENE WASHES

EMBANKMENT RIVER NENE

KEY THEATRE

CITY CENTRE

STUDY AREA

ABAX FOOTBALL STADIUM

Aerial photograph of Peterborough South Bank 11

BACKGROUND MASTERPLAN

ACCESSIBILITY Design a quality destination in Peterborough City Centre that is well connected and accessible

PEOPLE Create an inspirational and functional space that is suitable for potential users

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Respond to the need for a high quality green space in the city

CONTEXT Design a destination that integrates well with, and enhances the local context

ENVIRONMENT / SOCIAL / ECONOMIC / CULTURAL Responds to Peterboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s target for more sustainable, cultural and economically sound developments

SOUTH BANK

CITY CENTRE KEY THEATRE

URBAN WATERFRONT ACCESS UNDER BRIDGE

WETLAND PLATFORM

BRIDGE EMBANKMENT

ON R D

SQUARE

PARK WAY

ROWER/ KAYAKING DOCKS

LOND

RI V

NENE WASHES

WILDLIFE PARADISE

ENTRANCE MIXED USE BUILDINGS BANK/BUFFER PLANTING

SOUTHBANK ENTRANCE

UNDERGROUND CAR PARKING HISTORIC QUARTER

ABAX FOOTBALL STADIUM

SOUTHBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

GALLERY MUSEUM / HOTEL / OFFICE SPACE / COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

BACKGROUND URBAN WATERFRONT

ICONIC RED STEEL ARCH BRIDGE - PROVIDING A GATEWAY FROM THE SOUTH OF THE CITY

TIMBER TERRACES DOWN TO MARGINAL/AQUATIC BUFFER AND REEDBEDS

ACCESS UNDER BRIDGE BY EXPANDING UNDERNEATH THE ARCHES

ORNAMENTAL PLANTING TERRACING DOWN WITH CONCRETE RETAINING WALLS

RIPARIAN BUFFER PLANTING TO RIVER EDGE, RETAINING EXISTING BIRCH PLANTING

GRADE I LISTED BUILDING - RESTORED FOR USE AS A CAFE / ART CENTRE / GALLERY SPACE GRASS BANKS WITH TREE PLANTING FOR PASSIVE USE

SQUARE IN FRONT OF ART CENTRE WITH TEMPORARY WATER FEATURE STRIPS FOR MULTI-FUNCTIONAL USE ORNAMENTAL PLANTING BEDS BUFFER TO THE MAIN ROAD AND TO FRAME VIEWS ACROSS SITE

MIXED USE BUILDINGS APARTMENTS WITH GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL OWNERSHIP 14

RELOCATION OF THE BAS-RELIEF ENGINEERING SCULPTURE

WATER FEATURE - SUNKEN IN GROUND WITH MARGINAL/AQUATIC PLANTING AND FLUSH TIMBER DECKING ACCESS. USED FOR EDUCATION/SHOW SPACE

WILDLIFE PARADISE

TIMBER PLATFORMS DOWN TO KAYAKING AREA

WET WOODLAND MARGINALS AND REEDS NENE WASHES

REED PLANTING

WOODLAND MIX TIMBER DECKING (SUSPENDING IN AREAS)

WOODLAND SCRUB MIX WOODLAND SCRUB MIX URBAN FARMING SPACE/ SEASONAL BEDS

VARIOUS DEAD WOOD AND LOG PILES RETAINING WALL

FRANK PERKINS WAY

GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY LINE 15

BACKGROUND THEMES

These are the themes I have chosen to explore as part of this technical study. By researching these topics, the principles from each can be applied to refine the design and help achieve the aim of creating a cultural destination and high quality green space for the city of Peterborough.

WATERFRONT REGENERATION

The social and health benefits attached to waterfront regeneration

MATERIALS

Opportunity to enhance the character of the site using selective and innovative materials

RIVER NENE

Opportunity to create innovative interaction between the site and the River Nene

BIODIVERSITY

Creating spaces to promote and establish biodiversity on site

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, overcivilised people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are fountains of life.â&#x20AC;? JOHN MUIR

BACK G R O U N D RES EA R CH UR BAN WAT ER F R O N T WI LDLI F E P A R A D IS E REF ER EN CES

RESEARCH

WATERFRONT REGENERATION BENEFITS

The following ten principles from the Urban Land Institute prescribe how to take advantage of the opportunities afforded at waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban edge, and to succeed in new development:

Transformations along urban waterfronts are a recurring condition in the evolution of cities, and tend to take place when there are major economic or cultural shifts leading to conflicting visions about the course of contemporary urbanity.

Waterfront redevelopments are long-term endeavors with the potential to produce long-term value. Endangering this for short-term riches rarely produces the most desirable results.

The aura of a city resides and endures along its waterfront allowing substantial changes to occur without inevitably harming its enduring qualities of place.

Despite undergoing periodic and at times quite rapid change, a waterfront maintains for its bordering city some inherent and unalterable stability.

Underused or obsolete urban waterfronts come alive (after industry has receded) they must become desirable places to live not just to visit and recreate.

The public increasingly desires and expects access to the water. This usually requires overcoming historic barriers physical, proprietary and psychological while persuading new investors that there is merit in maintaining that valuable edge

As valuable and often contested realms, urban waterfronts bring forth the opposing though reconcilable human instinct to preserve and to reinvent.

Even though a cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waterfront serves as a natural boundary between land and water, it must not be conceptualized or planned as a thin line.

The success and appeal of land side development is intrinsically tied to the success and appeal of adjacent water uses and, of course, to the environmental quality of both the water and the shore.

Distinctive physical environments (characteristic of waterfront setting) can serve as an antidote to the homogenizing tendencies of modern development, providing a competitive advantage for a city in relationship to its region or rival cities.

Cities seek a waterfront that is a place of public enjoyment. They want a waterfront where there is ample visual and physical public access - all day, all year - to both the water and the land. Cities also want a waterfront that serves more than one purpose: they want it to be a place to work and to live, as well as a place to play. In other words, they want a place that contributes to the quality of life in all of its aspects - economic, social, and cultural.

Pattern of Waterfront DevelopmentW

- Remaking the Urban Waterfront, the Urban Land Institute

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Pattern of Waterfront DevelopmentWaterfro Pattern of Waterfront Development Seattle Open Space 2 Pattern of Waterfront Development Source: Urban Land Institute

SETTLEMENT

Waterfront Typol

of Waterfront Development A PORT IS

ont Development

ESTABLISHED

SETTLEMENT

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A PORT IS E

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BEFORE

AFTER

BIRMINGHAM CANALS Birmingham has over 200 miles of canals constructed by various companies during the industrial boom in the 1900s. Due to decline in industry, the canals were abandoned through lack of use. In 1988, an urban design strategy was created to enable the delivery of a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;visual identity at a pedestrian scaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for the city. The canals have now been regenerated to provide a series of public open spaces.

IJBURG, AMSTERDAM Amsterdam is a city built on reclaimed land. Large areas are being redeveloped/ rehabilitated and new areas are being made on artificial islands. Ijburg is a development to the east of the city, which was enabled through a thorough planning process, government endorsements, community involvement etc to create an attractive island of housing, mixed-use development, cultural centres and new transport infrastructure.

BEFORE

AFTER

According to Papatheochari (2011), Jones (2007) and Goddard (2002), (sourced via Umut Pekin Timur: Urban Waterfront Regenerations) the most pronounced benefits of urban waterfront regenerations are:

REPRESENTING NEW ECONOMIC REGENERATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR DECLINING INNER CITY AREAS

PROVIDING A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WATER AND THE CITY ATTRACTING TOURISTS NOT ONLY AT A REGIONAL LEVEL, BUT NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

CREATING NEW HOUSING AND JOBS

ENCOURAGEMENT OF ECONOMIC INVESTMENT

THE IMPROVEMENT OF WATER QUALITY AND WATER ECOLOGY BY MEANS OF THE ADVANCED MANAGEMENT PROCESSES

THE PRESERVATION HISTORICAL AND LOCAL HERITAGE ALSO RE-USE OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS

PROVIDING OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW USES AND ACTIVITIES

THE INCREASE IN REAL ESTATE PROPERTY VALUES

RESEARCH RIVER NENE

The River Nene is the tenth longest river in the UK, roughly 88 miles/142 km running north-east from Northampton to The Wash. The river passes through many historic market towns, listed heritage features, archaeological sites, and scheduled monuments. There is currently a strategy plan for the Nene Valley, which identifies the recreational and tourist offer of the area. The strategy aims to increase the connectivity not just between adjacent towns of the river, but between the towns themselves by improving access, investing in waterways, and creating destinations. With the study area adjacent to the river, a big emphasis should be put on its orientation, accessibility and character. Historically the site used to function as a timber yard with other industrial use, so access to the river was important for trade. The west side of the valley is seen to be a little more urban/industrial in its character, versus rural towards the east.

Journey along the Nene

NORTHAMPTON

WELLINGBOROUGH

9-ARCHES BRIDGE, THRAPSTON

FOTHERINGHAY CASTLE, NEAR OUNDLE WISBECH

EMBANKMENT, PETERBOROUGH

THE WASH

WANSFORD

WISBECH SITE

OUNDLE

PETERBOROUGH

L A V

THRAPSTON

NORTHAMPTON

WELLINGBOROUGH

10 miles 0

RESEARCH TIDAL LOCK

The Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice acts as a flood defence against the tidal flow from the Wash. A secondary sluice at the Ortons also retains water levels upstream of the site. The Embankment and North Barrier Bank also provide a flood defence. Source: Flood and Water Management - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Peterborough

Pumping Station: Dog-in-a Doublet Catchment Area: 2484km3 Completion Date: 1983 (recently improved)

The Embankment (opposite site) flooded.

Recorded Water Levels (over 5-day period) 2.89m HIGHEST RECORDED LEVEL 3.08m HIGHEST RECORDED LEVEL 2.26m FLOODING POSSIBLE

1.35m FLOODING POSSIBLE

TYPICAL RANGE 0.91m - 2.0m

Orton Sluice Source: GOV.UK 26

TYPICAL RANGE 0.05m - 1.2m

Dog-in-a-Doublet

THE WASH

SUTTON BRIDGE

There are 38 locks between Northampton and Peterborough. Typical lock dimensions are 26m long and 4.6m wide. Most locks have pointing doors at the upstream end and vertical guillotine gates at the lower end. Source: GOV.UK Guidance

INDICATIVE LOCATION OF LOCKS

WISBECH PETERBOROUGH

< WANSFORD

TIDAL SITE

GUYHIRNE DOG IN A DOUBLET SLUICE

YARWELL

ORTON SLUICE ELTON

FOTHERINGHAY

MIDDLE LEVEL NAVIGATION TO THE GREAT OUSE

OUNDLE WADENHOE

THRAPSTON

Tidal passage HIGHAM FERRERS WELLINGBOROUGH

NORTHAMPTON TO BIRMINGHAM

The river is tidal for 45 kilometres downstream of the Dog in a Doublet lock.

CAGENHOE GAYTON JUNCTION

GRAND UNION CANAL

TO LONDON

RESEARCH HISTORIC FLOODING

The River Nene carries a flow of about 150m3/s (cubic metre per second) in a 1 in 100 year event through Peterborough. The river drains a natural catchment of 1711km2 to Peterborough, and a further catchment of 556km2 giving a total catchment of 2267km2 to the Wash. The tidal flow is now mitigated at the Dog-in-a-Doublet sluice, built in 1936, 8km east of the site. Prior to this, the river was tidal adjacent to the site.

Significant Historic Floods 1947 Peterborough Source: River Nene 1998 Warley Road and adjacent to Town Bridge Source: River Nene Extents of flooding shown on page 30.

August 1912, showing the result of an annual flood from the River Nene.

RIVER EDGE TREATMENT NENE ORTON SLUICE 3km

DOG-IN-A-DOUBLET SLUICE 8km

EXISTING EDGE TREATMENTS: SECTION

SOFT EDGES HARD EDGES

SITE

HOW CURRENT RISK OF FLOODING IS MANAGED: •

Flood Storage Reservoirs - protects between 1% and 10% annual probability

•

Construction of tidal gates, flood walls and embankment protects up to 0.5% annual probability

•

Construction of relief channels - protects up to 1% annual probability

(Source: River Nene Catchment Flood Management Plan, 2009)

PROPOSED EDGE TREATMENT ON SITE: 5.78m - FLOOD ZONE 3 5.0m

4.8m - FLOOD ZONE 2

WATER FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 3.37m - 4.45m AOD

AREA OF OPEN WATER TO ENCOURAGE WILDLIFE EXISTING RIVER PROFILE

PATH

TERRACES

WETLAND PLANTING

RIVER

RESEARCH CONSTRAINTS

The constraints plan below shows that the project site was barely affected by the significant flooding events in 1947 and 1998. Approximately 10% of the site has been identified as Flood Zone 2 (1 in a 100 years) and approximately 6% of the site as Flood Zone 3 (1 in a 1000 years), located mainly in small areas of the site adjacent to the river. The associated water levels with Flood Zone 2 and Flood Zone 3 are 4.8m and 5.78m AOD respectively. (Source: EA via Peterborough Level 2 SFRA). The water level fluctuates between 3.37m and 4.45m AOD.

SITE BOUNDARY ANGLIAN WATER SEWERS HISTORIC LANDFILL (EA) FLOOD ZONE 2 (1 IN 100 YEARS) FLOOD ZONE 3 (1 IN 1000 YEARS) HISTORIC FLOOD EVENT 1998 HISTORIC FLOOD EVENT 1947

Map adapted from Royal Haskoning

MITIGATION

The following design improvements/suggestions have been made to mitigate the flood risk attached to the project site. By taking these on board, the development will be considered low risk, alongside being functional.

GREEN ROOFS

PERMEABLE PAVING

PLACE BUILT FORM (BUILDINGS) TO SOUTH OF THE SITE

TERRACED DOWN TO RIVER

RAISE GROUND LEVELS ON SITE

WETLAND PLANTING TO BUFFER

CREATE A FLOOD COMPENSATION AREA TO THE EASTERN END

TERRACED DOWN TO RIVER AND SOFT PLANTING TO EDGE

STEPPED FLOOD WALL/TERRACES TO RIVER EDGE

TERRACE DECKS TO RIVERS EDGE

WET WOODLAND DESIGNED TO FLOOD

LANDSCAPE + BIODIVERSITY OF DEVELOPMENT (PP14) "THE COUNCIL'S FLOOD AND WATER MANAGEMENT SPD ADVISES THAT RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT MUST BE SET BACK FROM THE WATERS EDGE, THUS ALLOWING A TRANSITIONAL CORRIDOR BETWEEN THE TWO ENVIRONMENTS, AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR RIVER BANK NATURALISATION."

RESEARCH

12 NIAs:

NATURE IMPROVEMENT AREAS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Nature Improvement Areas (NIAs) were chosen by selection to create a resilient ecological landscape network. They are identified as areas with the opportunities to establish and improve the ecological environment, by enhancing and connecting existing wildlife and creating new habitats. It is part of a shared vision run by partnerships of local authorities, local communities, landowners and conservation organisations, with funding by the Department or the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Natural England.

Birmingham and the Black Country Dark Peak Dearne Valley Green Heart Greater Thames Marshes Humberhead Levels Marlborough Downs Meres and Moses Morecambe Bay Limestones and Wetlands Nene Valley Northern Devon South Downs Way Ahead Wild Purbeck

It is important for part of the Southbank development to acknowledge that it is adjacent to a Nature Improvement Area (NIA), and to help use their directives to influence the function and uses of the site.

Main Components of an NIA: • • • • •

Contain existing wildlife presence (i.e. nature reserve, SSSI) Create habitat corridors to allow species to move around Potential to create priority habitats Buffer zones for the specified area Surrounding land that is managed in a wildlife friendly way (i.e. sustainable food production)

8 3

Burbage Valley

As part of Dark Peak NIA which helped to create a larger landscape through restoration and connecting existing sites.

7 SITE

Net gain of 14.4 hectares of woodland and 8.58 hectares of upland heath.

6 Source: Natural England 32

UK BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN (BAP)

This report reviews priority species and habitats based on a criteria of international importance, rapid decline and high risk, in order to create a plan of action in the UK.

For more information about the UK Biodiversity Action Plan visit http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-5155

Overall Goal To conserve and enhance biological diversity within the uk and to contribute to the conservation of global biodiversity through all appropriate mechanisms. Underlying Principles 1. Where biological resources are used, such use should be sustainable. 2. Wise use should be ensured for non-renewable resources. 3. The conservation of biodiversity requires the care and involvement of individuals and communities as well as Governmental processes. 4. Conservation of biodiversity should be an integral part of government programmes, policy and action. 5. Conservation practice and policy should be based upon a sound knowledge base. 6. The precautionary principle (see glossary) should guide decisions.

BIODIVERSITY THE UK ACTION PLAN

Objectives for Conserving Biodiversity 1. To conserve and where practicable to enhance: a) the overall populations and natural ranges of native species and the quality and range of wildlife habitats and ecosystems; b) internationally important and threatened species, habitats and ecosystems; c) species, habitats and natural and managed ecosystems that are characteristic of local areas; d) the biodiversity of natural and semi-natural habitats where this has been diminished over recent past decades. 2. To increase public awareness of, and involvement in, conserving biodiversity. 3. To contribute to the conservation of biodiversity on a European and global scale.

Rivers in the UK as a habitat are identified in the BAP as having international obligations. “Rivers have been adversely affected by many different anthropogenic pressures, and in many instances the risks remain; some are reducing but others are increasing.”

“Rivers support a wide range of key species of vertebrates, invertebrates and plants, including: otter, Atlantic salmon, river, brook and sea lampreys, spined loach, bullhead, allis shad, twaite shad, white-clawed crayfish, freshwater pearl mussel, Southern damselfly and floating water-plantain.” 33

RESEARCH

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH BAP

“Biodiversity is the variety of life, the WOW factor, the “Wealth of Wildlife” that surrounds us. Nature provides us with resources, e.g. food, medicine, materials, and also with ecological services, such as flood protection and clean air. Biodiversity also has aesthetic and cultural value for recreation and enjoyment.” Vision for 2016 • • • •

Biodiversity is a cross-cutting issue of high importance and an integral component of environmental sustainability Cambridgeshire and Peterborough habitats and species are protected, enhanced and sensitively managed within a changing climate and under a growing human population Key habitats and species are increasing within their natural ranges Biodiversity is valued and enjoyed by everybody in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

NENE WASHES

Peterborough Biodiversity Policy Policy LP28: Landscape and Biodiversity “Development which is likely to have an adverse effect on a designated site, including harm to habitats or species of principle importance, will only be permitted where the benefits to development demonstrably outweigh the dis-benefits... In all cases a net gain in biodiversity should be achieved.” Through the development management processes, management agreements and other positive initiatives, the council will: • •

•

Aid the management, protection, enhancement and creation of priority habitats, including limestone grasslands, woodlands and hedgerows, wet woodlands, rivers and flood meadows; Promote the creation of an effective, functioning Green Grid throughout the district, consisting of wildlife corridors and stepping stones that link to green infrastructure in adjoining local authority areas; Safeguard the value of previously developed land where it is of significant importance for biodiversity;

Planning permission for development will only be granted if the proposals make provision for: (a) the retention and protection of trees and other natural features that make a significant contribution to the landscape or biodiversity value of the area, provided this can be done without compromising the achievement of good design for the site; and (b) new landscaping and biodiversity features as an integral part of the development, with specific attention to wildlife habitat creation, including new tree, shrub and hedgerow planting appropriate to the location; and (c) the protection and management of existing and new landscape, ecological and geological features during and after construction, including the replacement of any new trees or plants which die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased; and (d) where necessary, the protection and enhancement of any aquatic environment within or adjoining the site, including water quality and habitat. For riverside development, this includes the need to consider options for riverbank naturalisation. In all cases regard should be had to the council’s Flood and Water Management SPD.

WET WOODLANDS

The habitat of wet woodlands has declined nationally due to challenges concerning agriculture, industrial development, residential development, lowering of water tables and flood prevention. In the UK and especially Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, wet woodlands are a priority habitat for a range of priority species, such as: otters, bats, Marsh Warblers, Spotted Spycatcher and Song Thrush. Wet Woodland is a combination of many elements of other ecosystems. It can include scrub planting, reeds, marginals, aquatics, and log piles to provide a range of habitats. Plant species mainly consist of Alder, Elm, Birch and Willows.

BURGESS PARK WET WOODLANDS

Targets • • • • •

Maintain the current extent (estimated to be 276 ha) of wet woodland in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Maintain at least the current condition for wet woodland within SSSIs & County Wildlife Sites in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Achieve favourable or recovering condition for 90% by area of wet woodland within SSSIs & County Wildlife Sites*, by 2010 (95% by 2015 and 98% by 2020). Restore 20 Ha of wet woodland on existing sites, by 2010. Create 50 Ha of wet woodland on improved grassland, arable, or former minerals extraction sites, on, adjacent to and linking existing sites, by 2010, 100 by 2015 and 150 ha by 2020 (there is long-term potential for 300+ ha). Enlarge and link existing site where possible.

WET WOODLAND PROJECTS IN THE EAST OF ENGLAND

PETERBOROUGH

SOURCE: FORESTRY COMMISSION

Source: Local Habitat Action Plan for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (2008)

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction.â&#x20AC;? E. O. WILSON

BACK G R O U N D RES EA R CH UR BAN WAT ER F R O N T WI LDLI F E P A R A D IS E M AI N T EN A N C E

WATERFRONT URBAN WATERFRONT

ICONIC RED STEEL ARCH BRIDGE - PROVIDING A GATEWAY FROM THE SOUTH OF THE CITY

TIMBER TERRACES DOWN TO MARGINAL/AQUATIC BUFFER AND REEDBEDS

ORNAMENTAL PLANTING TERRACING DOWN WITH CONCRETE RETAINING WALLS

ACCESS UNDER BRIDGE BY EXPANDING UNDERNEATH THE ARCHES

RIPARIAN BUFFER PLANTING TO RIVER EDGE, RETAINING EXISTING BIRCH PLANTING

GRASS BANKS WITH TREE PLANTING FOR PASSIVE USE

GRADE I LISTED BUILDING RESTORED FOR USE AS A CAFE / ART CENTRE / GALLERY SPACE

SQUARE IN FRONT OF ART CENTRE WITH TEMPORARY WATER FEATURE STRIPS FOR MULTI-FUNCTIONAL USE ORNAMENTAL PLANTING BEDS BUFFER TO THE MAIN ROAD AND TO FRAME VIEWS ACROSS SITE

MIXED USE BUILDINGS APARTMENTS WITH GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL OWNERSHIP 38

RELOCATION OF THE SUNKEN RELIEF ENGINEERING MURAL

WATER FEATURE - SUNKEN IN GROUND WITH MARGINAL/AQUATIC PLANTING AND FLUSH TIMBER DECKING ACCESS. USED FOR EDUCATION/SHOW SPACE

WATERFRONT DESIGN CONCRETE STEPS TO WATERFRONT

MAIN ROUTE - RESIN BOUND GRAVEL TIMBER DECKING

AREAS OF OPEN WATER

MARGINAL AND AQUATIC MIX PLANTING (REFER TO GA) FLOOD ZONE 2 (4.8m)

REEDBED MIX PLANTING (REFER TO GA)

HIGH WATER LEVEL (4.45m) HIGH WATER LEVEL (3.37m)

Concrete Steps +5.6

Timber Decking 2.0m x 0.1m (length varies) +5.0

Gradefall 1:80

+5.0

Marginal + Aquatics Planting +4.8

Flood Zone 2 (4.8m)

+4.6

Water Level (3.37 - 4.45m) 1:3 Sl

Resin Bound Gravel

Section through Reedbeds 1:200 0

ope

Concrete Pile Foundations

(max

)

AA Max 1:20 gradient to engineering specification

10m 39

Total :524mÂ˛ Betula pendula Common SilverRIPARIAN Birch 30%PLANTING 1+1: Transp SPECIES COMM Crataegus monogyna Common Hawthorn 30% 1+1: Transp A Comm Timber Salix caprea Goat Willow Alnus glutinosa 20% 0/2: Cutting D FSC Resin Bound Gravel B Hardwood C24 Betula pendula Comm C Crataegus monogyna Comm Salix caprea Goat W D Gatic Slot Drain - 3m FSC Timber Channels (100mm width) Hardwood C24 B

WATERFRONT

Gatic Slot Drain - 3m Channels (100mm width)

1:80

GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

Gatic Slot Drain - 3m Channels (100mm width)

This general arrangement plan shows the diverse materials and treatments used in the waterfront area of the site. Raising the main route along the water to +5.0m AOD mitigates any flooding impact at 1%. The soft edges, designed to flood, run along the waterfront softening the edge of the site and creates an interesting transition between the site and river. Consideration is taken to accommodate suitable planting for these areas, including enhancing the existing Birches on site by planting a buffer of riparian planting.

1:500 0

20m

North

The ornamental terraces hold a diverse range of plants for seasonal and visual interest, contrasting with lines of River Birch to reflect the character of the waterfront. The soils on site are mainly clay, which is rich in nutrients and can accommodate a range of planting. Treatment to the soil, such as mixing in organic matter and mulching the surface will help with conditions.

URBAN WATERFRONT SCHEDULE URBAN WATERFRONT SCHEDULE

A A

TREES TREES NO. NO. 8 No. 8 No.

SPECIES SPECIES Betula nigra Betula nigra

COMMON NAME COMMON NAME River Birch River Birch

HEIGHT HEIGHT 400-450cm 400-450cm

GIRTH GIRTH 14-16cm 14-16cm

Total :8 No. Total :8 No.

A A B B C C D D E E F F G G

ORNAMENTAL / HERBACEOUS ORNAMENTAL / HERBACEOUS SPECIES SPECIES Alchemilla mollis Alchemilla mollis Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Helleborus niger Helleborus niger Hemerocallis citrina Hemerocallis citrina Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles' Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles' Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'

SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION Heavy Standard: Multi-Stemmed: Heavy 5 brks: Standard: 3x: RB Multi-Stemmed: 5 brks: 3x: RB

COMMON NAME COMMON NAME Lady's Mantle Lady's Mantle Balkan Cranesbill 'Ingwersen's Variety' Balkan Cranesbill 'Ingwersen's Variety' Golden Hakone Grass Golden Hakone Grass Christmas Rose Christmas Rose Coral Flower 'Chocolate Ruffles' Coral Flower 'Chocolate Ruffles' Fountain Grass 'Hameln' Fountain Grass 'Hameln' Balkan Clary 'Ostfriesland' Balkan Clary 'Ostfriesland'

SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION Full Pot: C Full Pot: C Full Pot: C Full Pot: C Full Pot: C Full Pot: C Full Pot: C Full Pot: C Full Pot :C Full Pot :C Full Pot: C Full Pot: C Full Pot: C Full Pot: C Full Pot: C Full Pot: C

B A A B B A B

A B A C A B D B C A C D B

AMENITY GRASS AMENITY GRASS SPECIES SPECIES Agrostis castellana Agrostis castellana Festuca rubra juncea Festuca rubra juncea Lolium perenne Lolium perenne Poa pratensis Poa pratensis

E D C

COMMON NAME COMMON NAME Highland Bent Highland Bent Slender Creeping Red Fescue Slender Creeping Red Fescue Perennial Rye Grass Perennial Rye Grass Smooth Meadow Grass Smooth Meadow Grass

% OF MIX % OF MIX 10% 10% 50% 50% 20% 20% 20% 20%

SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION Seed: Commercial-origin Seed: Commercial-origin Seed: Commercial-origin Seed: Commercial-origin Seed: Commercial-origin Seed: Commercial-origin Seed: Commercial-origin Seed: Commercial-origin

AREA AREA 23.9m² 23.9m² 119.6m² 119.6m² 47.8m² 47.8m² 47.8m² 47.8m² Total :239.1m² Total :239.1m²

F D E E F F E F

A B A

A A B B

A A B B C C D D E E F F

A A B B C C D D

REED PLANTING (7 per sq.m.) REED PLANTING (7 per sq.m.) SPECIES COMMON NAME SPECIES COMMON NAME Phragmites australis Common Reed Phragmites australis Common Reed Typha angustifolia Lesser Bulrush Typha angustifolia Lesser Bulrush

C A B

% OF MIX % OF MIX 70% 70% 30% 30%

MARGINAL AND AQUATICS (8 per sq. m.) MARGINAL AND AQUATICS (8 per sq. m.) SPECIES COMMON NAME SPECIES COMMON NAME Alisma plantago-aquatica Water Plantain Alisma plantago-aquatica Water Plantain Apium nodiflorum Fool's Watercress Apium nodiflorum Fool's Watercress Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold Carex acutiformis Lesser Pond Sedge Carex acutiformis Lesser Pond Sedge Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Iris Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Iris Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife Mentha aquatica Water Mint Mentha aquatica Water Mint

RIPARIAN PLANTING RIPARIAN PLANTING SPECIES SPECIES Alnus glutinosa Alnus glutinosa Betula pendula Betula pendula Crataegus monogyna Crataegus monogyna Salix caprea Salix caprea

COMMON NAME COMMON NAME Common Alder Common Alder Common Silver Birch Common Silver Birch Common Hawthorn Common Hawthorn Goat Willow Goat Willow

Gatic Slot Drain - 3m Gatic Slot (100mm Drain - 3m Channels width) Channels (100mm width)

SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION 70mm: pot grown: seedling 70mm: pot grown: seedling 70mm: pot grown: seedling 70mm: pot grown: seedling

% OF MIX % OF MIX 10% 10% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 15% 15% 20% 20% 15% 15% 15% 15%

% OF MIX % OF MIX 20% 20% 30% 30% 30% 30% 20% 20%

FSC Timber FSC Timber Hardwood C24 Hardwood C24

D B C A

AREA AREA 906.4m² 906.4m² 388.5m² 388.5m² Total :1294.9m² Total :1294.9m²

SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C Plug: British Native-origin: C

SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: B 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: B 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: B 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: B 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: B 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: B 0/2: Cutting: Branched: 2 brks: B 0/2: Cutting: Branched: 2 brks: B

C B D D C D

AREA AREA 51.1m² 51.1m² 63.9m² 63.9m² 63.9m² 63.9m² 76.6m² 76.6m² 102.2m² 102.2m² 76.6m² 76.6m² 76.6m² 76.6m² Total :510.9m² Total :510.9m² TREES

AREA AREA 104.8m² 104.8m² 157.2m² 157.2m² 157.2m² 157.2m² 104.8m² C 104.8m² Total :524m² Total :524m² A

Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' Balkan Clary 'Ostfriesland' Full Pot: C SPECIES COMMON NAME % OF MIX SPECIFICATION AREA AMENITY GRASS Agrostis castellana Highland Bent 10% Seed: Commercial-origin 23.9m² AMENITY GRASS SPECIES COMMON NAME % OF MIX SPECIFICATION AREA Festuca juncea COMMON Slender 50% Seed: SPECIES NAME Red Fescue 10% % OF MIX SPECIFICATION AREA Agrostisrubra castellana HighlandCreeping Bent Seed: Commercial-origin Commercial-origin 119.6m² 23.9m² AMENITY GRASS Lolium perenne Perennial Rye Grass 20% Seed: Commercial-origin 47.8m² Agrostisrubra castellana HighlandCreeping Bent 23.9m² Festuca juncea COMMON Slender 50% Seed: Commercial-origin Commercial-origin 119.6m² SPECIES NAME Red Fescue 10% % OF MIX Seed: SPECIFICATION AREA Poa pratensis Smooth Meadow Grass 20% Seed: Commercial-origin Commercial-origin 47.8m² Festuca rubra juncea Slender Creeping Red Fescue 10% 50% Seed: Lolium perenne Perennial Rye Grass 20% 47.8m² Agrostis castellana Highland Bent Seed: Commercial-origin 119.6m² 23.9m² Total :239.1m² Lolium perenne Perennial Rye Grass Seed: 47.8m² Poa pratensis Smooth Meadow Grass 20% 47.8m² Festuca rubra juncea Slender Creeping Red Fescue 20% 50% Seed: Commercial-origin Commercial-origin 119.6m² Poa pratensis Smooth Meadow Grass 20% Seed: Commercial-origin Commercial-origin 47.8m² Total :239.1m² Lolium perenne Perennial Rye Grass 20% Seed: 47.8m² Total :239.1m² Poa pratensis Smooth Meadow Grass 20% Seed: Commercial-origin 47.8m² REED PLANTING (7 per sq.m.) Total :239.1m² SPECIES COMMON NAME % OF MIX SPECIFICATION AREA REED PLANTING (7 per sq.m.) Phragmites australis 70% pot grown: seedling 906.4m² REED PLANTING (7 perCommon sq.m.) Reed SPECIES COMMON NAME % OF MIX 70mm: SPECIFICATION AREA Typha angustifolia Lesser Bulrush 30% SPECIES COMMON NAME % OF MIX 70mm: SPECIFICATION AREA Phragmites australis 70% 70mm: pot pot grown: grown: seedling seedling 388.5m² 906.4m² REED PLANTING (7 perCommon sq.m.) Reed :1294.9m² Phragmites australis Common Reed 70% 906.4m² Typha angustifolia Lesser Bulrush 30% 70mm: pot pot grown: grown: seedling seedling Total 388.5m² SPECIES COMMON NAME % OF MIX 70mm: SPECIFICATION AREA Typha angustifolia Lesser Bulrush 30% 70mm: pot pot grown: grown: seedling seedling 906.4m² 388.5m² Total :1294.9m² Phragmites australis Common Reed 70% 70mm: Total :1294.9m² Typha angustifolia Lesser Bulrush 30% 70mm: pot grown: seedling 388.5m² MARGINAL AND AQUATICS (8 per sq. m.) Total :1294.9m² SPECIES AND AQUATICSCOMMON NAME % OF MIX SPECIFICATION AREA MARGINAL (8 per sq. m.) Alisma plantago-aquatica 10% British Native-origin: C 51.1m² MARGINAL AND AQUATICSWater (8 perPlantain sq. m.) SPECIES COMMON NAME % OF MIX Plug: SPECIFICATION AREA Apium Fool's Plantain Watercress 12.5% British SPECIES COMMON NAME % OF MIX Plug: SPECIFICATION AREA Alisma nodiflorum plantago-aquatica 10% Plug: British Native-origin: Native-origin: C C 63.9m² 51.1m² MARGINAL AND AQUATICSWater (8 per sq. m.) Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold 12.5% Plug: British Native-origin: C 63.9m² Alisma plantago-aquatica Water 10% British Apium nodiflorum Fool's Plantain Watercress 12.5% Plug: British Native-origin: Native-origin: C C 51.1m² 63.9m² SPECIES COMMON NAME % OF MIX Plug: SPECIFICATION AREA Carex Lesser Pond Sedge 12.5% 15% Plug: British British Native-origin: Native-origin: C C 63.9m² 76.6m² Apiumacutiformis nodiflorum Fool's Watercress Plug: Caltha palustris Marsh Plantain Marigold 12.5% 63.9m² Alisma plantago-aquatica Water 10% Plug: British Native-origin: C 51.1m² Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag 20% Plug: British British Native-origin: Native-origin: C C 102.2m² Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold 12.5% Plug: 63.9m² Carex LesserWatercress PondIris Sedge 12.5% 15% 76.6m² Apiumacutiformis nodiflorum Fool's Plug: British Native-origin: C 63.9m² Lythrum salicaria Purple Flag Loosestrife 15% Plug: British Native-origin: C 76.6m² Carex acutiformis Lesser PondIris Sedge 15% Plug: 76.6m² Iris pseudacorus Yellow 20% Plug: British British Native-origin: Native-origin: C C 102.2m² Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold 12.5% 63.9m² Mentha aquatica Water 15% Plug: British Native-origin: Native-origin: C 102.2m² 76.6m² Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag 20% Plug: Lythrum salicaria PurpleMint Loosestrife Carex acutiformis Lesser PondIris Sedge 15% Plug: British British Native-origin: C C 76.6m² Total :510.9m² Lythrum salicaria PurpleMint Loosestrife 15% Plug: British British Native-origin: Native-origin: C C 102.2m² 76.6m² Mentha aquatica Water 15% 76.6m² Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Iris 20% Plug: Mentha aquatica Water 15% Plug: British British Native-origin: Native-origin: C C 76.6m² 76.6m² Total :510.9m² Lythrum salicaria PurpleMint Loosestrife 15% Plug: Total :510.9m² Mentha aquatica Water Mint 15% Plug: British Native-origin: C 76.6m² RIPARIAN PLANTING Total :510.9m² SPECIES PLANTING COMMON NAME % OF MIX SPECIFICATION AREA RIPARIAN Alnus glutinosa 20% Transplant - seed raised: B 104.8m² RIPARIAN PLANTING Common SPECIES COMMONAlder NAME % OF MIX 1+1: SPECIFICATION AREA Betula pendula Common Silver Birch % 30% 1+1: Transplant -- seed seed raised: raised: B B 104.8m² 157.2m² SPECIES COMMONAlder NAME OF MIX 1+1: SPECIFICATION AREA Alnus glutinosa 20% Transplant RIPARIAN PLANTING Common Crataegus monogyna Common Common Silver Hawthorn 30% 1+1: Transplant Transplant --- seed seed raised: raised: B B 157.2m² 157.2m² Alnus glutinosa Common 20% 1+1: Transplant seed raised: B 104.8m² Betula pendula Birch % 30% SPECIES COMMONAlder NAME OF MIX 1+1: SPECIFICATION AREA Salix caprea Willow 20% 0/2: Cutting: Branched: 2 brks:BB 157.2m² 104.8m² Betula pendula Common Silver Birch 20% 30% 1+1: Transplant seed raised: raised: Crataegus monogyna Goat Hawthorn 30% 157.2m² Alnus glutinosa Common Alder 1+1: Transplant -- seed B 104.8m² Total :524m² Crataegus monogyna Goat Common Hawthorn 30% 1+1: Transplant seed raised: raised: BB 157.2m² 157.2m² Salix Willow 20% 0/2: Cutting: Branched: 2 brks:B 104.8m² Betulacaprea pendula Common Silver Birch 30% 1+1: Transplant -- seed Salix caprea Willow 20% 0/2: Cutting: Branched: 2 brks:BB 104.8m² Total :524m² Crataegus monogyna Goat Common Hawthorn 30% 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: 157.2m² Total :524m² Gatic Drain - 3m Goat Willow FSC Timber Salix Slot caprea 20% 0/2: Cutting: Branched: 2 brks: B 104.8m² Resin Bound Gravel Channels (100mm width) Hardwood C24 A Total :524m² Gatic Slot Drain - 3m FSC Timber Resin Bound Gravel Gatic Slot (100mm Drain - 3m FSC Timber Channels width) Hardwood C24 Resin Bound Gravel Channels width) Hardwood C24 Gatic Slot (100mm Drain - 3m FSC Timber Resin Bound Gravel Channels (100mm width) Hardwood C24

B D

REEDS

RIPARIAN

B A

D C

Resin Bound Gravel Resin Bound Gravel MARGINALS / AQUATICS

E E ORNAMENTAL

WATERFRONT SLOPES + LEVELS

Although the site is relatively flat, it is constrained on the west side due to the merging levels of the bridge on London Road. Currently there is a hard edge to most of the west side making it inaccessible, and the main vehicular entrance is on a very steep gradient. To make the site more accessible and respond to these constraints, the levels across the site are proposed to be altered to provide a smooth transition. This will be achieved through varying solutions, including retaining walls, gabion walls and DDA compliant slopes. Providing these innovative level changes across the site will achieve function and interest, as well as being responsive to challenges with designing in a floodplain.

WATER LEVELS BETWEEN 3.37m - 4.45m

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G ED

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1:3

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+5.5

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AL ON

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SEATING WALL

STEEL PLATE FIXINGS

This seating wall/retaining wall feature can be used across the site as a functional solution to deal with level changes across the site.

CR E

IROKO HARDWOOD TIMBER SLATS 150mm x 35mm (length varies)

RE N ED CO PA IN T TE RN EMBOSSED

MARSHALLS SQUARE CHANNEL SILVER / GREY 125 x 255 x 914mm FLUSH TO SURFACE

SEEDED AREA FLUSH WITH TIMBER EDGING TOPSOIL (min. Depth 150mm) SUB SOIL

TAR SPRAY APPLIED TO BASE SURFACE COURSE (25mm) PRE-CAST CONCRETE SUB BASE (150mm) CONCRETE FOUNDATION

BASE COURSE (100mm) SUB BASE WITH GEOTEXTILE LAYER (100mm) SUBSOIL

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WILDLIFE WILDLIFE PARADISE

TIMBER PLATFORMS DOWN TO KAYAKING AREA

WET WOODLAND MARGINALS AND REEDS NENE WASHES

REED PLANTING

WOODLAND MIX TIMBER DECKING (SUSPENDING IN AREAS)

WOODLAND SCRUB MIX WOODLAND SCRUB MIX URBAN FARMING SPACE/ SEASONAL BEDS

VARIOUS DEAD WOOD AND LOG PILES RETAINING WALL

FRANK PERKINS WAY

GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY LINE

WET WOODLAND DESIGN

RSPB Habitat Proportions A new reedbed should aim to provide the following: • • •

DEAD WOOD

Around 25-30% open water (meres, pools and ditches) 40-50% wet reed (standing in water all year) 15-25% drier reed, and 5-10% wet and dry scrub. WET WOODLAND PLANTING

MIXED WOODLAND PLANTING

RETAINING WALL

RIVER NENE

REEDBED MIX PLANTING (REFER TO GA)

MARGINAL MIX PLANTING (REFER TO GA)

TIMBER DECKING

FLOOD ZONE 2 (4.8m) WATER LEVEL (4.45m)

Total :112 No.

Branched: 3 brks: B

Total :112 No.

WILDLIFE

GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

A B A

C B D C E D E

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TREES NO. 20 No. 9 No. 29 No.

SPECIES Acer campestre Alnus glutinosa Betula nigra

COMMON NAME Common Maple Common Alder River Birch

14 No.

Betula pendula

Common Silver Birch 250-300cm 6-8cm

4 No. 22 No.

Betula pubescens Downy Birch Corylus avellana Common Hazel

80-100cm 150-200cm

5 No.

Salix alba

White Willow

250-300cm 8-10cm

6 No. 3 No.

Salix cinerea Viburnum opulus

Grey Willow Guelder Rose

125-150cm 80-100cm

A B

HEIGHT GIRTH 150-175cm 125-150cm 400-450cm 14-16cm

SPECIFICATION Feathered: 3 brks: 2x: B Feathered: 2 brks: 2x: B Heavy Standard: Multi-Stemmed: 5 brks: 3x: RB Light Standard: 3 brks: 2x: B: Clear Stem 150-175cm 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: B Multi-Stemmed: Bushy: 5 Stems min.: C Standard: 3 brks: 2x: B: Clear Stem 175-200cm 0/2: Cutting: Branched: 3 brks: B 1+2: Transplant - seed raised: Branched: 3 brks: B

COMMON NAME Common COMMONMaple NAME Common Common Hawthorn Maple Blackthorn Common Hawthorn Common BlackthornBuckthorn Dog RoseBuckthorn Common

SPECIFICATION 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: Branched: 3 brks: B SPECIFICATION 1+1: 1+1: Transplant Transplant -- seed seed raised: raised: B Branched: 3 brks: B 1+1: Transplant 2 brks: B 1+1: Transplant -- seed seed raised: raised: Branched: B 1+1: 1+1: Transplant Transplant -- seed seed raised: raised: Branched: Branched: 3 2 brks: brks: B B 1+1: 1+1: Transplant Transplant -- seed seed raised: raised: Branched: Branched: 3 3 brks: brks: B B

Rosa canina

Dog Rose

1+1: Transplant - seed raised: Branched: 3 brks: B

B A

REED PLANTING (7 per sq.m.) SPECIES NAME REED PLANTING (7 perCOMMON sq.m.) Phragmites australis Common SPECIES COMMONReed NAME Typha angustifolia Lesser Bulrush Phragmites australis Common Reed

% OF MIX 70% % OF MIX 30% 70%

Typha angustifolia

30%

A A B B C C D

Total :112 No.

NATIVE SCRUB MIX SPECIESSCRUB MIX NATIVE Acer campestre SPECIES Crataegus monogyna Acer campestre Prunus spinosa Crataegus monogyna Rhamnus cathartica Prunus spinosa Rosa canina Rhamnus cathartica

Lesser Bulrush

SPECIFICATION 70mm: pot grown: seedling SPECIFICATION 70mm: 70mm: pot pot grown: grown: seedling seedling

AREA 603.8m² AREA 258.7m² 603.8m² Total :862.5m² 70mm: pot grown: seedling 258.7m² Total :862.5m²

MARGINALS (8 per sq. m.) SPECIES COMMON NAME MARGINALS (8 per sq. m.) Apium nodiflorum Fool's Watercress SPECIES COMMON NAME

% OF MIX SPECIFICATION 25% Established Root min. 2-3 Months: Sept % OF MIX Plug: SPECIFICATION to April planting: British Native-origin: C Apium nodiflorum Fool's Watercress 25% Plug: Established Root min. 2-3 Months: Sept Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold 30% Plug: Established Root min. 2-3 Months: to April planting: British Native-origin: C Sept to April planting: British Native-origin: C Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold 30% Plug: Established Root min. 2-3 Months: Sept Carex acutiformis Lesser Pond Sedge 15% Plug: Established Root min. 2-3 Months: to April planting: British Native-origin: C Sept to April planting: British Native-origin: C Carex acutiformis Lesser Pond Sedge 15% Plug: Established Root min. 2-3 Months: Sept Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife 30% Plug: Established Root min. 2-3 Months: to April planting: British Native-origin: C Sept to April planting: British Native-origin: C Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife 30% Plug: Established Root min. 2-3 Months: Sept to April planting: British Native-origin: C

AREA 109.7m² AREA 109.7m² 131.6m² 131.6m² 65.8m² 65.8m² 131.6m² 131.6m² Total :438.7m²

B C D E

A B

COMMON NAME Common Maple Common Hawthorn Blackthorn Common Buckthorn Dog Rose

SPECIFICATION 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: Branched: 3 brks: B 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: B 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: Branched: 2 brks: B 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: Branched: 3 brks: B 1+1: Transplant - seed raised: Branched: 3 brks: B

Carex acutiformis Lesser Pond Sedge 15%

Plug: Established Root min. 2-3 Months: Sept to April planting: British Native-origin: C Plug: Established Root min. 2-3 Months: Sept to April planting: British Native-origin: C

The outer edge where Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrifethe 30%reeds face the river is bounded by either a coir roll or floating boom to help encourage and establish reed planting, without being too affected by the rivers current. D

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The site is encouraged to flood, with different habitats and plant species working at various levels to accommodate this. The existing soils on site are mainly clay, but will be filled with seasonally wet soils to accommodate the wet woodland planting and associated habitats.

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REED PLANTING (7 per sq.m.) SPECIES COMMON NAME % OF MIX SPECIFICATION AREA Phragmites australis Common Reed 70% 70mm: pot grown: seedling 603.8m² Typha angustifolia Lesser Bulrush 30% 70mm: pot grown: seedling 258.7m² Total :862.5m²

This general arrangement plan shows the diverse species and in the Wildlife Paradise area. MARGINALS (8 perhabitats sq. m.) SPECIES COMMON NAME % OF MIX SPECIFICATION Access through the area is via sustainably sourced Apium nodiflorum Fool's Watercress 25% Plug: Established Root min. 2-3 Months: Sept April planting: British Native-origin: C and suitably treated decking in topile foundations in the Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold 30% Plug: Established Root min. 2-3 Months: Sept ground. to April planting: British Native-origin: C C

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AREA 109.7m² 131.6m²

Peterborough

65.8m²

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131.6m² Total :438.7m²

North

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North North

Total :438.7m² NATIVE SCRUB MIX SPECIES Acer campestre Crataegus monogyna Prunus spinosa Rhamnus cathartica Rosa canina

Peterborough

Peterborough Not to scale Sketch Not to scale Sketch

A D E

TREES

E A

D B

NATIVE SCRUB MIX

MARGINALS

REEDS

WILDLIFE

LANDSCAPE OVER TIME

Acer campestre

Betula pubescens

Alnus glutinosa

Corylus avellana

Betula nigra

Salix alba

Betula pendula

Salix cinerea

Viburnum Opulus

The moment a building is completed, it starts to decay. But landscape, landscape grows and adapts and flourishes. - Jessica Bryne-Daniel

ORNAMENTAL PLANTING SEASONAL CHANGE WINTER

SPRING

SUMMER

AUTUMN

Alchemilla mollis Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Ingerwersens Variety’ Hakonenchloa macra ‘Aureolo’

Helleborus niger

Hemerocallis citrina

Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’

Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’

“All my life through, the new sights of nature made me rejoice like a child.” M. CURIE

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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE + MANAGEMENT

Reedbeds are primarily made up largely of a Phragmites australis (common reed) – a perennial and flood-tolerant grass [Hawke and Jose, 1996]. Reeds and associated planting attract a diverse range of species which include the Bearded Tit, Marsh Harrier, Harvest Mouse, and the Bittern.

“Reedbeds are dynamic ecosystems; temporal and spatial variation in the habitat is key to maintaining a high diversity of flora and fauna.” (RSPB) Planting reedbeds on the waterfront is a suitable solution for:

Characteristics of land required for reedbed creation:

• Softening the edge of the river

• Reliable and adequate water supply

• Flood mitigation

• Control of water levels (ditches, sluices)

• Enhancing / creating habitats

• Level or shallow gradient

• Promoting human interaction / social profile of wildlife within the city

• Access for management

• Purification of water

Management Without management, a reedbed will dry out and turn into woodland. As the proposed reedbed is planted on a slope and containing areas of open water, different habitats are created due to reeds being above or below the water levels. Reasons to manage reedbeds: • Use of reed for commercial purposes • Stimulate production of new buds • Provide temporary habitats during cutting season • Controlling the spread of reed planting into open water LONDON OLYMPIC PARK WETLANDS

OUSE FEN WETLANDS

The greatest cause of failed establishment of reeds is competition form other plant species. This can be controlled by keeping a third of the reeds above water and use of herbicides or manual removal. Manual removal equals higher maintenance, but for a small area has proved to be the most successful/practical method in reedbeds in Rutland Water. As suitably proposed, the reeds will be planted from plugs transferred to site to increase its chances of success. During establishment, fencing will be required to protect the reeds from any manage caused by geese/other fowl. The fencing should be made of untreated timber, constructed 50mm into the silt with a minimum of 1.0m height. The contractor is responsible for maintaining the fencing during the establishment phase and should last a minimum of two years.

Water Levels Managing the water levels for a reedbed in very important, as many fail due to drying out from a build up of reed litter. The RSPB advice that it is most suitable to maintain a natural water level in winter, and dropping to a lower level in the summer. Care should be taken not to only maintain the reed planting, but also not to harm any key species within the reedbed.

Cutting Cutting should be done to maintain reed dominance in the non-growing season. Water levels should be lowered for this, with a gradual increase post-cut as to not slow down (or kill) the reed planting. As the reed planting is one-half to a two-thirds at the water level, brush cutters are the advisable tool for cutting. Keeping to Peterboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aspiration to be the environmental capital of the UK, the reed cutting should be re-used either on-site in the Wildlife Zone, or used for horticultural purposes off site i.e. local gardens, allotments, farming. EXAMPLE OF BRUSH CUTTING

Wet Woodland Management Wet woodlands are very species-rich. General guidelines (Wildlife Trust) state that choosing not to undertake any management work is an acceptable form of managing wet woodland as these conditions encourage the wildlife. To increase wildlife, coppicing Alders etc. are recommended. Retaining some standard trees within coppiced areas reduces the rate of growth of the coppice stools and retains a diverse woodland ground flora. Willows can be pollarded (pruning the upper branches) every two to three years to increase the levels of light to the ground. Any felled trees can be re-used as habitat for insects and birds, similar to the log piles on site. Natural regeneration of native species should be encouraged where possible. Thinning or felling selective non-native and invasive species is advisable. Source: Wildlife Trust

Floating Booms or Coir Rolls To ensure the protection from the Rivers current, and to help encourage and establish plant growth, a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;floating boomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; should be firmly anchored to the river floor, or use of coir rolls to help establish.

Log Piles and Dead Wood Deadwood has a highly positive impact as part of a woodland habitat. Many wood-boring species and those requiring shade/damp (reptiles) would thrive in this sort of habitat. Combined with the proposed locations shown in the General Arrangement drawing (page 48), dead wood running into water provides a habitat for bird roosting and fishing perch for kingfishers. [Baines and Smart, 1991]

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Community Engagement Community engagement is very important to consider as a part of any development scheme. It is proven that people feel a sense of ownership when they have had some sort of influence or engagement in the process. Source: Project for Public Spaces Local schools could be involved by learning about reeds and helping to grow their own plugs to be used on site. Conservation volunteer schemes could also contribute to the management of planting on-site, alongside the open public access to the urban allotment space to the west of the Wildlife Paradise. With the proposed variation in plant species and habitats, the Wildlife Paradise would also prove useful as a facility for educational purposes for local schools and colleges. 57

REFERENCES APPENDICES

1 = Minimum

2 = Significant

3 = Maximum

FS = Feasibility Study

CRITERIA

DAS = Design and Access Statement

TS = Technical Study

EVIDENCE IN DESIGN SCHEME

SCORE

Landscape Context and Assets Acknowledge geographic setting and landscape characteristics including water catchment/supply

Context research done in FS and DAS

Note current land uses, types of development and design responses to locality

Research done in FS and DAS

Consider ecosystem services and implications for biodiversity habitats to support; provisioning, regulating and cultural enrichment

Habitat and wildlife proposal in TS

Review history of area and any heritage implications

Research done in FS and DAS

Note social and economic factors that have a bearing on landscape change

Notes in policy in FS

Review implications for area/site of climate change, energy needs, population growth

Notes in FS

Consider plans and any design proposals to date (SWOT analysis to highlight issues/potentials)

Constraints and Opportunities in FS/DAS. Policy framework in FS

Review similar projects/case studies and project approaches

Case Studies section in FS, various case studies referred throughout DAS and TS

3 3 2 3 1 1 3 3

Site Planning & Place Making

Conserve historic landscape and built form and features of aesthetic significance

Research on Listed Buildings (FS) and architectural intent (DAS)

Prioritize development on disturbed land wherever possible

Site referred to as brownfield from FS

Protect natural heritage and enhance biodiversity of site

Preserving Listed buildings and developing rivers edge

Re-use redundant structures and adapt existing landscapes for new uses

Evidence in architectural intent and Masterplan (DAS)

Design for socially inclusive community and neighbourhood safety

Community engagement mentions in TS. Inclusive design section in DAS

Plan compact development to optimize land development potential

Masterplan in DAS

Cater for wide spectrum of users and communities

Functions and uses/programming (DAS), Uses and Users (FS)

Site buildings to minimize energy use

Buildings near south access, built on flat grade (Masterplan)

CRITERIA

EVIDENCE IN DESIGN SCHEME

SCORE

Ensure site is part of green infrastructure and provides for use and experience of green space

Green infrastructure framework and programming in DAS, educational aspect shown in TS

Develop design rooted in local context

Designed in response to the context and Council Policy (DAS)

Encourage local use through ease of access

More access points to site, improvements to existing (DAS)

Design networks for walking and cycling and permeable space

Connectivity section in DAS shows new and improved accessibility and movement to and through site

Ensure connections to public transport

Link implied through connectivity

Respond to the ecology of the place

Research on existing ecology (FS). Designed to create (DAS)

Design social gathering spaces and active frontages

Functions framework in DAS shows these spaces

Integrate overall vision with detail design

Evidence throughout TS and DAS

Engage local community/stakeholders

Community engagement mentions in TS.

Enhance bio-diversity

Research on existing biodiversity (TS). Designed to enhance

Incorporate productive landscapes in terms of food, energy and recreation

Urban farming area, green walls/roofs (msaterplan, DAS)

Create unique, comprehensible and memorable places

Shown in masterplan: Public Art, Murals, Bridge, Listed buildings

Plan for the inclusion of public art

Shown in masterplan and DAS

Encourage local business opportunities

Green backyard and Arts group to participate in culture offer

Design for multi use and maximum benefit through range of uses

Flexible Spaces framework in DAS

Incorporate features to sustain landscape from economic and social perspectives

Interactive features and seasonal events (DAS)

Design for health of all ages

Accessible site with activities for a range of ages/users

Connect people to places/destinations

Connectivity section in DAS

Include information and interpretative facilities

Wayfinding and Signage in DAS

Provide amenities for diverse range of users

Functions and Uses framework in DAS

Provide for flexible space and potential for future change of uses

Flexible Spaces framework in DAS

Provide shelter and shade through the establishment of urban forests

N/A - Shelter opportunity in Hard Materials section in DAS

CRITERIA

EVIDENCE IN DESIGN SCHEME

SCORE

Environmentally Sensitive Design Generate green energy on site

Storm water drainage, solar LED up-lighters in ground

Use mainly indigenous and/or non-invasive plant species

General Arrangement plans in TS

Utilise ecosystem services and enhance site ecology

Minimise night light pollution

Different lighting features to be used in different locations/times

Incorporate homes for wildlife

Wildlife Paradise section (TS), log piles, reedbeds, wet woodland

Plant trees and vegetation to conserve and extend local plant communities and ameliorate impacts of climate change

See TS

Balance cut and fill of soil on site

Only build on wetlands or floodplains if damage to the eco-system is safeguarded and with appropriate flood resistant buildings

Use sustainable urban drainage systems to help reduce flooding and water pollution

See Water Sensitive Urban Design in DAS and information on Flood Risk in TS

Celebrate and retain storm water and maximize water retention on site

See Water Sensitive Urban Design in DAS

Restore and create wetlands

Urban Waterfront section in TS

Reduce impervious surfaces

Hard Materials in DAS - Permeable paving and channels

Take measures to reduce air pollution

Green Technologies

Use recycled materials

Re-use soils, spoil and concrete sub-base on site

Ensure use of green structures/buildings

Architectural Intent in DAS

Use timber from sustainable sources

Hard Materials in DAS

Use durable products

Sustainably sourced materials chosen for quality and durability

Minimize mowing/use of machinery

Use organic compost, fertilizers and mulches

CRITERIA

EVIDENCE IN DESIGN SCHEME

SCORE

Decompose waste on site

Remediate contaminated sites to facilitate new uses; use phytoremediation where feasible

Utilise porous paving

Hard Materials in DAS - Permeable paving and channels

Procure local construction products

1 0

Landscape Management Facilitate education for sustainability

Opportunities for community involvement (TS)

Establish a landscape management plan

Management section in TS

Incorporate site nursery and composting

Ecological monitoring to inform change

Ongoing design and conservation

Implied

Minimize use of pest/herbicides Site based maintenance/park manager

1 0

Implied

This guide/checklist was developed initially with particular reference to the Sustainable Sites Initiative developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Centre/American Society of Landscape Architects in 2007. Chris Royffe 2016.

REFERENCES REFERENCES

PAGE

REFERENCE

CREDIT / SOURCE

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River Nene, Peterborough

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterborough#/media/File:Peterborough_River_Nene.jpg

Aerial Photograph of Peterborough

http://www.webbaviation.co.uk/gallery/v/cambridgeshire/peterborough/

Waterfront Regeneration Benefits

Author: Urban Land Institute, Title: Waterfronts: Open Spaces and Interfaces of Edge Environment

Birmingham Canals Images

http://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/2015/10/20/the-regeneration-of-birminghams-canalside/

Ijburg, Amsterdam Images

Google Earth

Northampton River Nene

http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/wimbledon-and-watersport-zones-at-northampton-waterfront-event-1-5169545

Wellingborough River Nene

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazrichardson/6816625465/

9-Arches Bridge, Thrapston

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Thrapston_Bridge.jpg

Fotheringhay Castle, Near Oundle

http://www.britainexpress.com/uk-picture-of-the-day-image.htm?photo=2173

Wisbech River Nene

https://www.flickr.com/photos/32157648@N08/4896407585/

Pump Station, Dog-in-a-Doublet Image

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/66929

The Embankment Flooded Image

Photo Credit: Stuart Holmes

Recorded Water Levels

https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/riverlevels?location=peterborough

Information on Locks

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/river-nene-bridge-heights-locks-and-facilities

Historic Photos

https://peterboroughbuildingsinneed.wordpress.com/module-3-conservation-areas/brian-white-peterborough-before-and-after-therailways-november-2011/

Information on Flood Risk Mgmt

Peterborough City Council; River Nene Catchment Flood Management Plan, 2009

Constraints Plan

Royal Haskoning

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REFERENCE

CREDIT / SOURCE

Nature Improvement Areas Map Source

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-project-locations http://images.on-this.website/14202_8513148424e6657f38085c.jpg

Burbage Valley Image

UK BAP Information

Biodiversity Action Plan; Published by HMSO; Jan 1994

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough BAP

Biodiversity Partnership; Ref: CD047

Nene Washes Images

http://www.wren.org.uk/news/Farminshallowflood.jpg/@@images/image/preview

Burgess Park Wet Woodlands Image

https://davisla.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/08-burgess-park-wet-woodland.jpg

Wet Woodlands Projects

Forestry Commission

Information on Local Habitat Action Plan

Local Habitat Action Plan for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, 2008

Plant Images

Plant Partner Website

London Olympic Park Wetlands Image

https://leytonstonetoday.net/contact/

Ouse Fen Wetlands Image

http://grumpyecologist.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/ouse-fen-comes-of-age-what-tinca.html

Example of Brush Cutting Image

http://spel.com.au/news/treating-hydrocarbon-runoff-algae-control-spel/

Wet Woodland Image

http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/default/files/imagecache/page_image_large/sites/wt-main.live.drupal.precedenthost.co.uk/files/ main-photos/WET%20WOODLAND%20Wet_woodland3%20_cpt_A_Cormack_0.JPG

General Maintenance Information

p 29, C. Baines, J. Smart (1991) A Guide to Habitat Creation, Ecology Notebook No. 2 edn., : London Ecology Unit.

Log Piles / Dead Wood

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3640271

Community Engagement

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/PikiWiki_Israel_7673_Environment_of_Israel.JPG

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