Overview

Hungate


York, UK

Project type: New Urban Quarter
Location: York, UK
Client: Hungate (York) Regeneration Ltd, Lend Lease
Stage: On-site
Programme: 2009–ongoing

Hungate is a brownfield site located on the banks of the River Foss on the south-east edge of the historic centre and within a short distance of York Minster.

It was the largest remaining development opportunity within the city’s walls and outside its Conservation Area. Archaeology and flooding issues constrained the site.

The City of York’s planning brief set out a vision to create a sustainable and attractive new riverside quarter.

Project Delivery

  • A new urban quarter developed through a comprehensive Collaborative Placemaking process that reflects the unique character of York.
  • A series of new streets, squares and public realm designed to sensitively knit into the surrounding fabric.
  • Creation of 720 apartments and houses and 19,800 sq m of employment, retail, leisure and community uses.
  • New natural habitats for wildlife along the banks of the River Foss.
  • Sustainable transport initiatives to promote walking and cycling.
  • A new pedestrian bridge to create links from the surrounding neighbourhoods through Hungate to the city centre.
  • Development of a Design Code to inform the design of different phases of the masterplan.
  • Engagement with English Heritage, CABE and City of York planners to gain Design Code consensus.
  • A Community Forum provided an opportunity for on-going dialogue between key stakeholders as the scheme evolved.
  • Formation of a Community Development Trust to manage the community facilities.

Awards

Royal Town Planning Institute Awards 2008
Sustainable Communities Award Finalist

Project type: New Urban Quarter
Location: York, UK
Client: Hungate (York) Regeneration Ltd, Lend Lease
Stage: On-site
Programme: 2009–ongoing
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Project Team
Ian Fenn
Ian Fenn
Partner
Charles Campion
Charles Campion
Partner
Maria O'Sullivan
Maria O'Sullivan
Associate
Adam Bowie
Adam Bowie
Associate
Vicente Florido
Vicente Florido
3D Visualiser
Bill Sands
Bill Sands
Head of Visualisation
Debbie Radcliffe
Debbie Radcliffe
Consultant
Tags
Brownfield, Heritage, Waterside, Public Realm, Community Planning
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