A new consultation has launched asking Bristol people for their views on a huge development of 1,500 homes near Temple Meads.
Bristol City Council is consulting the public on the proposed development at Mead Street, in between York Road and Totterdown. The scheme would also provide space for 500 jobs, improved public spaces, and new walking and cycling routes linking up to a new southern entrance to Temple Meads station.
It forms part of the wider Temple Quarter project to deliver 10,000 new homes and 20,000 new jobs in the next 20 years. Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees says the proposal being consulted on is the "next stage of this exciting project".
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The consultation asks the public for views on a development brief, which will be used to guide separate planning applications for the site. One application, for a 22-storey apartment tower, has already caused concerns among locals about blocking the view of the colourful houses on Richmond Street.
Mayor Mr Rees said: “Our regeneration plans for Temple Quarter and St Philip’s Marsh are unashamedly ambitious as we plan for the homes, jobs and public spaces that Bristol needs. The proposals for Mead Street in this development brief represent the next stage of this exciting project and reflect the need to bring new homes and jobs to the city, while tackling the challenges of the climate and ecological emergencies.
“Mead Street is ideally located to take on these challenges, close to Temple Meads station and walking distance from jobs and leisure in the city centre. Temple Quarter will have an impact on the whole city as it becomes a world-class gateway to Bristol over the coming years. We want people from across the city to have their say on the ideas set out here, so that we can create a new neighbourhood that meets Bristolians’ needs for the future.”
Four key principles are proposed for the development, stating that Mead Street should: Deliver new homes and workspaces that people are proud of and that represent the local community, provide sustainable travel routes, create high-quality public places and support a low carbon neighbourhood, and create high-quality green space.
Two drop-in events will be held at LPW House, on Princess Street, on June 22 and 23, from 3.30pm to 7.30pm, where people can find out more about the development. An online consultation form can be found on the council’s website, and the deadline to respond is July 4.
