SALFORD QUAYS DEVELOPMENT

Core Consultancy

Structure

• Location •History• Land Use Map•Opportunities and constraints •Alternatives•Methodology•Master Plan

LOCATION

HISTORYManchester Dry Docks during the Industrial Revolution and today

Then Now

Land Use Map

DRY DOCKS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

LEISURE RETAIL

TRANSPORT DESIGN

ENVIRONMENTAL

OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRAINTS

Manchester Ship Canal (cultural)

Manchester Ship Canal(physical)

Strategic location (social and economic)

Energy Infrastructure(visual)

Ecology Park (environmental) Limited access

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POLICIES

• National Planning Policy Framework (2012)

• Trafford Local Plan (2012)

• Mediacity UK and Quays Point Planning Guidance (2013)

Development Alternatives

Core Consultancy’s Principle

To create mixed-use development with different variations in heights and functions, strengthening the community character and following Policy MC: UK in relation to Quays Point – Urban form and density

To establish better access to the site via metro link, cycle and pedestrian paths

To improve the image of the area through high quality design of buildings and spaces that meets high environmental standards whilst responding to existing context

To use green infrastructure of links connecting the area together with open plazas,

To allow maximum view to the water surface, by having the heights of buildings gradually descend as they get closer to the canal, with buildings along the perimeter the highest

To provide a range of facilities including shops, local cafes and leisure opportunities that will bring vibrancy and life to the area and benefit both new and existing residents and those working in or visiting the area

Trafford Wharfside main Zones for development • Different planning options for the Trafford Wharfside area were formulated

according to the Salford City Council & Trafford metropolitan Borough Council Planning Guidance and Trafford Local Plan. The options evaluated were hence:

Alternative 1

• Comprises of low-development scheme of the area (in terms of urban density) with residential housing, offices, scientific park and leisure activities.

• Some zones are left undeveloped retaining their current functions such as the industrial businesses in zone C and zones E, F & G near the Ship Canal.

Residence

Legend

Office

Leisure

Science Park

Plaza

Green links

Pedestrian/ Cycle

Justification:

• In the first alternative, the scheme tries to respect the neighbouring context in terms of height and massing but still economically benefit from the development.

• Further more, zones E, F & G are left undeveloped to retain their important functions of supplying gas and the satellite dishes.

Alternative 2

• Covers different area of the site than alternative 1, with zones closer towards the Manchester ship canal, covering parts of Zones B, C, E, and G.

• The medium development consists of different functions: mixed use, leisure, offices, residential, plazas, a linking bridge across the other side of the canal and a boulevard near the canal front.

Residence

Legend

Office

Leisure

Mixed-use

Plaza

Green links

Pedestrian/ Cycle

Boulevard

Bridge

Justification:

• Functions such as the boulevard will act as an attraction spot, reviving the area but the existence of the neighbouring gas tanks, would obstruct the extension of the boulevard limiting its length and the noisy trucks accessing the area (zone F)

• The pedestrian bridge, following the recommendation in TP5 policy (Salford City Council & Trafford metropolitan Borough Council Planning Guidance) ‘the construction of a new footbridge, linking Quays Point with Trafford Wharfside’.

Alternative 3

• Almost the whole Trafford Wharfside area with the exception of certain features such as the gas supply and ITV building will be utilized, with a denser development strategy in comparison to the previous two options.

Residence

Legend

Office

Leisure

Mixed-use

Plaza

Green links

Pedestrian/ Cycle

Boulevard

Bridge

Justification:

• Different functions radiate from the ship canal covering the area with offices, mixed-use including hotel apartments, residential consisting of 1,2,& 3 bedroom apartments (following CS Policy SL2), leisure activities and innovation park with the scientific building to strengthen the neighbouring ecological park attracting tourist and community visits creating an educational hub.

• The integration of sustainable features and mechanisms in the buildings such as green roofs, Solar panels, etc. to reduce the negative impacts of the development as much as possible.

Methodology- Initial Alternatives Matrix

Dry Docks District Master plan

Core consultancy’s Dry Docks District Master Plan vision:

“A place where people choose to live, work, relax and enjoy” (Sustainable integrated community strategy)

The master plan has been developed from the alternatives matrix described in the previous section. It has been refined and developed to match the needs and standards of the landowner: Peel Holdings and Trafford Council.

The development spreads throughout the whole site from zones A to G on an area of approximately 62 ha. Ranges of facilities are contained in the area consisting of: mixed use, residential, commercial, office buildings, a science centre , innovation park , and leisure amenities.

Dry Docks District MASTER PLAN

Land use Legend: Residential & mixed use Commercial & office buildings Science center Leisure

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Metrolink

Cycle lanes

Pedestrian

pathways

Taxi boats

Boats will not only serve as taxis to and from the Quays but will also provide links to Liverpool on occasions.

The proposed Metro link stop is situated next to the Imperial War Museum. This will provide excellent access to all amenities on the site and the surrounding area

Core’s new pedestrian plan expresses a sustainable and ecologically productive ‘green foot’ vision to the previous industrial area.

bike sharing stations will be placed along pedestrian routes along which will have dedicated cycling routes.

Legend:Bus stops

Main accesses to site

Main pedestrian and cycling paths

Zone A: Science center & knowledge park

Zone B: Commercial & Office buildings

Zone C: Mixed use podiums & residential

Zone D: Mixed use podiums & residential

Zone E: Commercial & office buildings

Zone F: Artistic works on gas tanks

Zone G: Leisure & mixed use (restaurants & recreational activities)

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Transportation

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Site features:

1. Boulevard development towards waterfront + a connection bridge;

2. Painted gas tanks, aesthetically appealing;

3. Maximized views of offices towards canal;

4. Taxi boats;

5. Innovative Science center + innovation park;

6. Plazas for a pleasant breathing space;

7. Connecting bridges in semi public spaces between buildings.

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bio-adaptive façade of micro algae

The proposed developments will be in character with the existing infrastructure across the canal in accordance with MediaCity UK and flush with ITV and the Imperial War Museum. They will improve the urban fabric of the area dominating the skyline of the city creating a remarkable and iconic silhouette.

Roof garden

Green Walls

Geothermal Heating

Rain water harvesting + storage trees

Native trees + Landscaping

Smart & Sustainable urban design

Transportation

• (DEFRA) currently has an Air Quality Management Area that monitors NO2 near the development site. During the operational stages of the developments, there will be no affect to air quality, as many green and sustainable infrastructures will be developed that will help enhance the local air environment and possibly improve it.

Air quality

• Future flood projections show a 1 in 100yr flood risk and with current flood protection barriers the development site will be unaffected. The introduction of Helixors in the canal will reduce surface run-off from the urban area during construction and operation. Furthermore, it will help reduce sewage overflows and pollutants that are having a negative impact on the water quality

Hydrology + Flood

risk

• The existing green space on the site is minimal with no known rare or protected fauna. There are many different bird species present near the canal and the area often has bird watchers.

Flora & Fauna

• A network of vacuum pipes will be installed in the housing estates. This smart pneumatic waste conveyance system will be accompanied by sensors that will track resident’s waste disposal

Waste

Strengths- Highly innovative sustainable features integrated in the urban design.- Connected buildings strengthens the urban fabric.- Increased economic benefits.- Existing public transport network.- Strong accesses to site (streets, cycling paths, walkways, taxi boats, and bridges.- Helixors reduces surface runoffs. - Smart waste disposal vacuum pipes in residential units increases disposal efficiency.

Weakness- Limited+ disturbed boulevard path towards waterfront.- Site congestion.- Increases in car usage in site could increase air pollution.- Vague policies for the area, with different guidance.

Opportunities- Taxi boats increases site visitors. - Visually appealing gas tanks.- Integrated design approach increasing workers satisfaction & productivity.-Social & Integrated community approach increasing residents satisfaction & demand- Jobs & education- Maximizing the potential of the canal as a key physical asset. - Connection to the ecological park.

Threats- The disturbance of birds in site during construction could lead to their migration from the site. - Increase in crime rates.- Poor conditions of neighboring sites.

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