This is the first in a series of posts outlining Learning Spaces Group proposals to be presented to the Senior Management Team. If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to read the introduction to the series.
The following proposals focus on the pedestrian approach alongside the Brayford Pool to the Main Administration Building. This is an exceptional site which has great potential to function as a linear urban park along the lines of the successful High Line in New York City, with which it shares a railway heritage.
Aerial photograph of the Brayford Pool campus in the 1950s. The red dotted line indicates the location of the current path along the Brayford to the Main Admin Building.
Working with the Learning Spaces Group as a client, the Space Planning & Strategy team in Estates & Commercial Facilities has analysed the existing site and identified nine areas for improvement. The proposed improvements vary in scale and cost to implement, and could be carried out concurrently or sequentially. Following SMT consideration, any approved elements will be taken forward for further planning and consultation.
Please take a look at the proposals below and let us know what you think in the comments.
These proposals are great. As someone who regularly arrives by train the approach to the University has long been a source of dismay. The proposed access point needs to be welcoming as well as making an artistic statement! Having high quality seating will be great too. Some softer planting with some colour would also be good – the Nottingham Jubilee campus is a good example.
A plea would be to consider the view from the train/railway, which is currently unimpressive along the backs of the MHP, MAB, Science, Architecture and Engine Shed.
How soon will these be likely to actually come into reality?
Thanks, Harriet.
We’re working on a plan to improve the railway aspect and hope to implement this during 2012/13.
As for the other elements of the landscaping programme, we are working towards presenting full plans for SMT approval in the next few months. Once approved, elements of the programme can be implemented during termtime with minimal disruption, working around planting and nesting seasons.