Overview, page 4: Guiding principles
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The framework sets out five guiding principles that have helped shape the proposals for each character area in the document. These were informed by a series of workshops with stakeholders, local organisations and local people.
1. Integrated and connected
Temple Quarter will be simple, convenient, and comfortable to get around sustainably. New and improved walking, cycling and public transport routes will build on Bristol’s reputation as a green pioneer and make low-carbon travel easy and enjoyable, whether you are commuting, visiting friends, or just travelling through Bristol’s new gateway.
2. Inclusive economic growth
Temple Quarter will have a diverse mix of high-quality new homes, jobs and education, supported by the infrastructure and community facilities that will make it a great place to live, work and learn. Temple Quarter will boost Bristol’s status as a city at the cutting-edge, finding innovative solutions to tackle the housing, climate, flooding and employment challenges, and providing a home for global business and home-grown talent to thrive.
3. Quality places
Temple Quarter will reflect the best that Bristol has to offer, conserving and celebrating its history of innovation and cultural diversity, while making the city fit for a changing world. World-class design will complement environmental performance and low-carbon lifestyles. The area’s heritage, particularly Brunel’s Grade I listed station, will be used to help develop a character that is distinctly of Bristol. A balanced mix of uses will provide quality places and community facilities, making Temple Quarter a place where everyone in Bristol can enjoy spending time.
4. Quality spaces
Temple Quarter will have outdoor public spaces at its core. Plazas and parks will help Bristol’s world-renowned arts and cultural scene to thrive and give space to visitors and residents to relax. Our city’s connection to its waterways will be celebrated with new waterfront spaces that blend access to nature with active travel and flood defence, and boost green spaces and nature.
5. Vibrant and creative communities
Temple Quarter will offer something for everyone and public spaces will allow different communities to come together. We’ll work with the people of Bristol to shape the future of the area, putting inclusivity first. Community facilities and a range of housing and employment will help facilitate meaningful social encounters and support vulnerable members of the community. Temple Quarter will help make sure Bristol is a city where no one gets left behind.
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