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Vision for waterfront promenade at industrial estate revealed
New images reveal plans for a canalside promenade in what is now an industrial estate.
Over the next few years St Philip’s Marsh, the area east of Temple Meads, could change beyond recognition and become home to a brand new neighbourhood.
A new district centre is planned along the Feeder Canal, with shops, bars and homes along the waterfront.
Part of Feeder Road would be pedestrianised, and the area becoming a nice place to go and spend time, rather than a busy road with a narrow pavement and little things to do.
Bristol City Council and Bristol Temple Quarter LLP are consulting the public about the newly released masterplan for St Philip’s Marsh.
This will guide developers as they come up with plans for new buildings in the area, and shows the vision for how the industrial estate will be replaced.
The area being called St Philip’s Marsh could look very different in the coming years – photo: Bristol Temple Quarter
The masterplan states: “The Feeder Canal is a heritage asset central to the identity of this area.
“The regeneration of the waterfront presents an opportunity to restore it as a focal point for activity and public life.
“Development should prioritise the waterfront, with buildings opening up towards and addressing the water with active ground floors.
“Feeder Road in this area is to be pedestrianised, providing a welcoming public realm with a direct relationship to the canal.
“Restaurants, bars and cultural uses are encouraged within St Philip’s Centre to support an evening economy, creating a destination that is animated through the day and into the evening.”
St Philip’s Marsh will be the second phase of the Temple Quarter regeneration project, covering 95 hectares of “underutilised industrial land” and with 7,000 new homes planned.
The first phase focuses on Temple Meads and the land to the west of the train station.
The masterplan also covers how transport will change in St Philip’s Marsh, with walking and cycling becoming safer and nicer.
At the moment, pavements are narrow and bike lanes along the busy Feeder Road are just a strip of paint.
A cycling route is planned along the canal, as well as new car-free bridges and upgraded bus routes.
The consultation runs until July 28, and can be accessed on the council’s website.
Main image: Bristol Temple Quarter
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