KENDAL VISION - INSPIRATION FOR CHANGE IN KENDAL

1 2 4 5 6 7 3 OPPORTUNITY AREAS THE BREWERY ARTS CENTRE, HIGHGATE, THE YARDS, WATERSIDE, ABBOT HALL & PARK A plan proposing the direction and level of change at the Brewery Arts Centre, Highgate, Waterside, Abbot Hall and park, which reflects the workshops, walkabouts and aspirations of the public participation event. Review of upper storeys along the high street to provide affordable accommodation in the heart of the town Reuse of the original Abbot Hall Park entrance as part of the reorganisation of the gallery entrance experience, parking and amenities The Brewery Arts Centre redeveloped into a 21st century destination with a high street presence Masterplan area Extend the new housing zone to include Kendal Day Care Centre, Edgecombe Court and the reconfiguration/ reduction of car parking areas Proposed buildings Existing buildings retained Opportunity area for improvement Upgraded public realm New public square New yard extensions providing a typology for the redevelopment of Waterside, with new homes clustered around the yard extensions A new cycle lane linking the key retail, arts and education areas with the town centre A new arts development zone repurposing existing buildings and including new homes A coordinated shop frontage scheme to accommodate modern flexible uses and to enhance the heritage character from Kirkland to Windermere Road and the market and lanes of the retail core A new linear green extension along the river front, including a dedicated cycle lane, amenity and flood alleviation/ sustainable urban drainage systems Existing KENDAL VISION 2020 | THE POSSIBILITIES 98