Castle Street and Derby Square - CCMS Project
The master plan for Castle Street which was the subject of public consultation in autumn 2004 is under review to take account of the demise of Merseytram and other changes delivered through the City Centre Movement Strategy. Various options are to be examined which will improve the pedestrian environment while providing for public transport and servicing access.
Derby Square will be redesigned to recognise the changes in the pattern of movements and to update the square with high standards of public realm. There will also be a new crossing facility into Derby Square to accommodate the increase in pedestrian flow as a result of the Paradise Project
The design will:
- Recognise the historic significance of the street both in terms of interpretation and in recognising the traditional relationship between the buildings, carriageway and pavement.
- Protect the important visual relationship between the Town Hall and Derby Square and explore new visual linkages with the Town Hall.
- Revitalise Derby Square recognising its increased importance as a key access into the Paradise Project.
- Incorporate proposals to design out crime and deter vandalism.
- Reduce street clutter by reducing the nature and location of signage, other street furniture and planting.
- Incorporate the new signage and interpretative panels proposed as part of the Connecting Liverpool Initiative.
- Examine the need for on-street parking and make available appropriate provision.
- Provide a new lighting scheme for the area which enriches the night time experience of the spaces
It is envisaged that designs for Castle Street will be the subject of public consultation in Summer 2008 with a start on site in January 2009
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