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temporary structures activating the towpath
Woodside
Hamilton Hill
Port Dundas
City Centre
upper gatewaymaking the canal accessible
bridging the canal
The Round Tollre-establishing the round toll
Scottish Operaestablishing a cultural heart to the site
Garscube Roadactivating the street
Speirs Wharfrespecting views to the listed building
enabling chinese community to enrich area
city gatewayarrival point from the city
underpassradically upgrading the route
landscape linka green route up from the city up to the canal
Dundas Wharfusing the prominence of the basin as a of marker for the development
Masterplan Design Principles
Masterplan by others . . . . . . . . . A practitioner’s perspective
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Design Principles
This sections sets out the design principles developed for the masterplan which should be adhered to in the development of individual plots and buildings. They provide a design framework which sets quality standards and gives design coherence to the regeneration of Speirs Locks as it is developed over time whilst allowing an appropriate degree of variety, flexibility and innovation which will enhance the creation of a vibrant place.
temporary structures activating the towpath
landscape linka green route up from the city up to the canal
Scottish Operaestablishing a cultural heart to the site Garscube Road
activating the street
Speirs Wharfrespecting views to the listed building
city gatewayarrival point from the city
Dundas Wharfw
upper gatewaymaking the canal accessible
making links east to Port Dundas and beyond
underpassradically upgrading the route
making links west to Woodside and beyond
The Round Tollre-establishing the round toll
bridging the canal
improving connections to the city
a sustainable mixed use masterplan
place-making along the canal
enabling chinese community to enrich area
Woodside
Hamilton Hill
Port Dundas
City Centre
Sighthill outdoor
adventure parkLandscape
Link
Monklandscanal
extension
CaledonianUniversity
RSAMD2
StowCollege
Student Residences
Research and Development
Edington StCreative Campus
Sports Centreeducation
M8 Food Park
Craighall Business Park
Green Energy Centre
Speirs LocksFramework
SighthillTRA
What are masterplans ?
Why are masterplans needed ?
. . .a medium for encapsulating aspirations . . . . .
. . . a shared desire to create great places
What should they do ?
. . . . a long term framework for growing places
What should they do ?
Aspirations don’t count for anything until they are realised as places
What are their limitations ?
Some approaches
Quartermile, Edinburgh
Inverness Airport Business
Context, landscape, terrain
temporary structures activating the towpath
Woodside
Hamilton Hill
Port Dundas
City Centre
upper gatewaymaking the canal accessible
bridging the canal
The Round Tollre-establishing the round toll
Scottish Operaestablishing a cultural heart to the site
Garscube Roadactivating the street
Speirs Wharfrespecting views to the listed building
enabling chinese community to enrich area
city gatewayarrival point from the city
underpassradically upgrading the route
landscape linka green route up from the city up to the canal
Dundas Wharfusing the prominence of the basin as a of marker for the development
Masterplan Design Principles
Speirs Locks Framework
Malmo, Sweden
Leith Docks, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waterfront
The aspiration
Title
The reality
The answer is not more masterplans
A different way forward
TheCallanderPartnership
Achieving Callander’s Vision for 2031
CALLANDER
EAST
SOUTH
WEST
Options for growth
Key Principles
1. Sustainability - An holistic approach2. Community - Inclusive, supportive and nurturing3. Town environment - Attractive to locals and tourists4. Natural environment - To be enjoyed responsibly 5. Tourism and leisure - Outdoor capital of the Nat Park6. Retail - A local hub for local people and tourists7. Employment - Opportunities, training and premises8. Housing - Diverse, and affordable and improved9. Transport - Integrated and sustainable10. Flooding - Prevent, manage and respond
Organic, concentric growth based on a walking town. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. rather than linear development driven by the car
A sustainable approach to the growth of Callander
Town Square
Main Street
Main Street
GreenResidentialStreet
GreenResidentialStreet
Natural Green Threshold
Start of Highland Experience
Concentric growth
Making the most of the river
Callander needs another bridge
Outdoor Capital
Landscape setting
A sustainable community
Main Street
Main Street
GreenResidentialStreet
GreenResidentialStreet
Natural Green Threshold
Start of Highland Experience
Future Growth
Outdoor events
Community Hub
Riverside Loop
New Connection
Activity Hub
Town Centre
Potential New Connection
Callander 2031
Initiatives for the shorter term
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Potential infill and new developmentSignificant repairs programme to prominent existing building
Improve frontage/appearance
Greening open space/allotments
Building/site with potential to be redeveloped
Long term potential for demolition/replacementStrengthen boundary by wall, planting or gate
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Making the most of the town’s assets
lost chimney reinstate 19th Century colours - blues and reds and greens
Different materials where Main Street meets Ancaster Square
