KENDAL VISION - INSPIRATION FOR CHANGE IN KENDAL

12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 OPPORTUNITY AREAS INDICATIVE MASTERPLAN SUSTAINABLE KENDAL MAKING THE MOST OF KENDAL’S ASSETS RIVER KENT HISTORIC TOWN CENTRE TRAFFIC FLOW BIKES, BUSES & TRAINS LOCAL ECONOMY HOUSING ARTS, CULTURE & LEISURE KEY TO THE LAKES KEEP COLLABORATING - THINKING AHEAD! Key Themes Addressed: RAILWAY STATION OPPORTUNITY Right: The 5 selected study areas where walkabouts were undertaken and ideas considered. These areas were chosen for dedicated groups to visit and report back. It was understood that this was not exhaustive and that many other areas of the town would benefit from a process of walkabout and ‘hands-on planning’, in order to identify and better understand the potentials for change. With many areas mentioned as focal points for change, the team recognised that opportunities for change could, and should, be developed in all parts of the town. However, five opportunity areas were selected, where the potential for change had been widely acknowledged and where achieving the key themes could be realised. Four of the chosen areas were town centre locations. The other was to the north at Hallgarth. Several other areas clearly presented future opportunities, including County Hall/ Busher Walk, Kendal Fell Quarry and Scrogg’s Wood. The four town centre locations were introduced, and the public were invited to join the group of their choosing to carry out a walkabout and discuss the area’s needs and potentials. On their return, they continued to formulate ideas in ‘hands-on planning’ exercises, where initial thoughts were drawn up and reported back to the whole room. The reporting was undertaken by participants and comments were taken from all attendees. The Hallgarth area is located at the edge of the town and so is not easily visited from the meeting point and consultation hub at the Shakespeare Centre in the centre of town. Two team members therefore undertook a localised walkabout. Proposed buildings Existing buildings retained Upgraded public realm New public square KENDAL VISION 2020 | THE POSSIBILITIES 68