Insight 45 - Magazine - Page 19
Partnership to develop masterplan and
vision for Stevenage Station Gateway
S
tevenage Borough Council and ECF –
a joint venture between L&G, Homes
England, and Muse – are working in
partnership to develop a masterplan and
vision to deliver a new residential and
commercial quarter in Stevenage town
centre.
Station Gateway will regenerate a
significant area around Stevenage rail
station, and in addition to important
infrastructure upgrades could deliver
around 1,000 new homes, workspace,
education and innovation space, retail,
hospitality, and public spaces.
The UK’s first New Town, Stevenage hosts
some of the country’s most important
innovation-led companies in nationally
significant industries including life
sciences, defence, and aerospace. The
masterplan allows already established
businesses the infrastructure to grow,
building upon Stevenage’s global
reputation and driving the next phase of
the evolution of the town, securing talent
and investment for generations to come.
Station Gateway is an opportunity to
deliver a new ‘front door’ for Stevenage,
better connecting the town centre to
the station. The masterplan will focus
on addressing the needs of the local
community, working closely with local
people to co-create an approach to create
skills and development opportunities
whilst underpinning the long-term
economic growth of the town.
Cllr Richard Henry, Leader of Stevenage
Borough Council, said:
Station Gateway is a once-in-a-generation
opportunity to further invest in our
town centre to shape our economy and
communities for decades to come.”
“Successful places regenerate themselves
and it’s right that we continue to invest in
Stevenage to enhance and maintain our
reputation as a world-class commercial
hub and a great place to live.”
“Significant investment in the train station,
new homes, offices and innovation space,
retail, leisure and public spaces will deliver
a dynamic new mixed-use community.
This partnership with ECF will allow us to
bring forward a vision and masterplan,
"The Station Gateway
will be an exciting
new area ensuring
full connection with
the Leisure Park and
the Town’s central
spaces"
keeping our businesses and local
communities at the centre of proposals
as we continue to make Stevenage Even
Better.”
Sir Michael Lyons, Chair at ECF, said:
Stevenage Borough Council is a bold and
ambitious local authority. Station Gateway
is at the heart of the council’s vision for the
town centre.”
“It is a unique opportunity for
infrastructure-led regeneration which will
not only deliver new homes – including
affordable homes – for all the whole
community but continue to promote
Stevenage as a fantastic location for
businesses to invest and grow.”
“Stevenage is undergoing a £1bn
transformation of its town centre,
delivering a mixed-use space reflecting
the needs and aspirations of its people,
businesses and recognising its new town
heritage and spirit. With the support of the
Stevenage Development Board, Station
Gateway is the next stage on this journey
and marks the latest milestone in the
evolution of the town.”
Adrian Hawkins OBE – Chair of the
Stevenage Development Board said:
The Stevenage Development Board
is delighted that this projects funding
request has progressed to a point
where we will be able to deliver such an
important project for England’s first new
Town.”
“The development board has invested
considerable time and effort in bringing
the parties together such that Network
Rail are keen to see a new railway station
and the ECF is ready to support the plans
developed and managed by Muse.”
“An initial investment of £6 million has
already been made by the Stevenage
Development Board, the Station Gateway
will be an exciting new area ensuring full
connection with the Leisure Park and
the Town’s central spaces, delivering
maximum benefit to the people and the
businesses in Stevenage and the locality.”
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