North Blackpool Pond Masterplan & key space

BLACKPOOL NORTH BLACKPOOL POND TRAIL - MASTERPLAN

Urban design Project- S3 LULU Nadia Pinto 18058071

S1 URBAN DESIGN PROJECT

OVERVIEW The portfolio presents sequence of urban analysis, framework and masterplan development of a 34 hectare site in Blackpool. The first phase of the urban analysis consisted on a detail study of the urban structure of the agreed city. At the completion of this study as a group we have drawn detailed objectives based on the data collected in the research and Blackpool’s council redevelopment framework. By exploring theoretical principles of “Cities for a Small planet” by Richard Rogers an urban framework was implemented as a tool to cease the current urban disruption between the cities and the suburban areas.

The theory will be explored in the S3 masterplan development from detail analysis of the contextual opportunities within the social, economic and environmental aspect of the site. Throughout the masterplan proposal, new strategies and opportunities will be explored in order to promote incentives to create dense and multi layered communities. The objectives will be achieved by implementing the principles of a compact city model: dense, many centered, overlapping, ecological, equitable and beautiful.

BLACKPOOL

Urban Analysis

Framework

1.Cities for a Small Planet 2.Responsive Environments 3. Architecture without Architects

Cultural Socio- economic Environmental Physical analysis

CITY OBJECTIVES SELECTED OBJECTIVES

S2 URBAN DESIGN PROJECT

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S3 Urban Design Project focuses on the implementation process and mechanisms of the masterplan proposal in addition to the development of a key space or building within the masterplan. This process will be implemented by considering the principles of the explored theory and the objectives raised by the site analysis. The design proposal will consider the landscape ,material specification, connectivity, access and building frontage. Development agencies and a financial structure will be also examined in order to understand the feasibility of the project.

Built Form

Landscape MASTERPLAN (based on framework)

Open Space

Activity pattern

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Sustainability S3 URBAN DESIGN PROJECT

Masterplan

Key Space/Building

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INTRODUCTION

FINAL MASTERPLAN MASTERPLAN MASTERPLAN SITE SECTION

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PLAN AND REGULATIONS PLAN OF WORK LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

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THE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AXONOMETRIC VIEW TO HOLYAKE SQUARE

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FEASIBILITY AND DELIVERY DELIVERY STRATEGY MASTERPLAN PHASES DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES PROFILE FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY

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THE SQUARE HOLYAKE AVENUE CENTRAL SQUARE PLANTING SCHEDULE VEGETATION AND NATURAL WILDLIFE THE INTIMATE GARDEN WOODLAND BUFFER AND BIOSWALE VIEWS ACROSS THE SQUARE

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LAND USE OPEN SPACE STRATEGY LAND USE INDUSTRIAL ZONE HOLYAKE AVENUE- MIXED USE AREA KEY SPACES AND CHARACTER

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LEISURE CENTRE SITE VIEW CONTEXT PLAN 1:500 SITE SECTION 1:500 PLANS ELEVATIONS SECTIONS STRUCTURE AND MATERIAL AXONOMETRIC ACTIVITY AND PROGRAM INTERNAL VIEW

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KEY SPACE AND BUILDING SITE OVERVIEW AREA ANALYSIS AND STRATEGY DESIGN PROCESS AND HIERARCHY DESIGN PRECEDENT

MASTERPLAN DESIGN PROCESS ITINERARY OF CHANGE BLOCKS DEVELOPMENT

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INTRODUCTION NORTH BLACKPOOL POND TRAIL-MASTERPLAN

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INTRODUCTION NORTH BLACKPOOL POND TRAIL

Blackpool has implemented a lot of upgrades aimed at tourist level, which may have left local communities feeling disenfranchised and displaced like Blackpool does not belong to them anymore. Architects and local authorities need to work with the existing communities to make changes suitable for them as well.

The initial design concept strategy for S3 initiates with an overview of the state of the masterplan sustainability within the masterplan. S2 was mainly focused on the urban redefinition of a site located in Green lands a Blackpool Northwest located ward. The integration of inclusive design will the main core of the strategy as a mean to tackle economic and social barriers within the neighbouring community.

The implementation of social infrastructure will promote a more cohesive and balanced community offering spaces of recreation, the congregation as well as promoting health and well-being. Holy Ake Ave public space, the proposed area for the development of a detailed infrastructure will continue to be developed based on the theoretical principles of the book ‘ Cities for a Small Planet’. This will also apply a holistic approach that consequently will operate within the social, economic and ecological processes of the proposed development.

The development of public infrastructure will enable to dissipate the initial urban condition of the area and neighbourhood characterized by mono land use areas and neglected landscape. The proposed infrastructure will create a core space that will meet with the objectives aspired by Blackpool’s City Council and local community’ vision.

1 Renewable energy To encourage more creative use of renewable energy harvested in the infrastructural system & services of the city.

2 Property Re-use 3 To re-examine the use of vacant properties in Blackpool and access their best possible use.

Council Support Ensure that the council provides continual support to all communities across Blackpool, providing them with a sustainable urban environment.

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Soft Landscaping Introduce more soft landscaping to Blackpool’s public spaces, creating a more pedestrian friendly and sustainable urban Environment.

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Economy Diversify the economy of Blackpool.

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CITIES FOR A SMALL PLANET THEORECTICAL FRAMEWORK APPLYING THEORY IN BLACKPOOL

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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK STRATEGIC MOVES IN BLACKPOOL KEY PRINCIPLES

Author: Richard Rogers Book: Cities for a small Planet Year: 1997

Better use and share of resources

Community Participation and involvement

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Reduce fossil Fuel

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Network of greenspace

Compact city model

Cities are facing a major space restriction due to various factors such as population growth, scarcity of resources and massive waste production. Therefore, cities are ignoring the middle ground between the central area and the suburbs, being the suburbs an arena of single mind private consumption.

For this matter, the scheme mainly focuses on the generation of integrated economic systems through appropriate infrastructure that will directly benefit the new and existing community. As a consequence, through the introduction of an open-minded oriented system, the variety of functions will be accomplished and fulfilled as required. To accomplish a multilayered and dense area as referenced in the theory, a compact model must be created that include the fundamentals parameters destined to generate a sustainable neighbourhood or city. These elements include the creation of green corridors, pedestrian and cycling routes, restriction of wastelands, variety of central nodes, community participation, multi-use land, use of renewable energy and much more.

The aim for the overall framework is to allocate community everyday’ s need in a compact system that will integrate facilities such as public transport for the purpose of reducing private transport consumption. Hence, the area aim to expand into a self- contained urban cluster and connect to new high-speed transport links. In addition, another move is focused on the incorporation of a network of public spaces starting by the extension and rehabilitation of North Blackpool Pond Trail.

The open public spaces in the proposed scheme will be mainly accessed through a network of cycling, pedestrian and public transport routes. In the sustainable terms, the subsequent measure will promote a balanced relation of greenspaces by introducing a variety of open greenspaces and maximizing users experience and choices as well as stimulating the growth of Blackpool’s scarce biodiversity.

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APPLYING THEORY IN BLACKPOOL FRAMEWORK EN BELT GRE SUBURBIA

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City’s expansion Overall aim is to allocate community’s everyday needs, including public transport within a walking distance. Blackpool’s should expand in a self-contained urban cluster connected to new public high speed transport links.

Primary Public Spaces Secondary Public Spaces Proposed Tram Line- inner Blackpool Tram Line along the shoreline Railway Network( Blackpool North Station. Blackpool South Station and Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station) Main Routes Tram Stops

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NORTH BLACKPOOL POND- MASTERPLAN DEVELOPMENT CONTEXTUAL OVERVIEW RETAINING AND DEMOLISHING SITE OBJECTIVES AND KEY MOVES

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CONTEXTUAL OVERVIEW NORTH BLACKPOOL POND TRAIL

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POND TRAIL PARK TRINITY HOSPICE

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RETAINING AND DEMOLISHING Focused on the theoretical framework and urban analysis, the main scope of the scheme is to create core areas that will provide services to the neighbouring community.

Places where communities can satisfy their every day necessities with jobs, leisure spaces and a range of services and facilities. The scheme will also aim to reduce carbon emission by introducing network systems of public transportation pedestrian walkways and cycling lanes along the main routes. The main routes will emerge from the extension of existing routes (Bispham Road, Chorley Road, Holyake Avenue and Low Moor Road). The main route, Holyake Avenue intersects with one of the oldest Blackpool routes, Bispham Road and it is located within walking distance to Layton Train station.

CARLETON CEMETERY

DEMOLISHING RETAINING NORTH BLACKPOOL POND TRAIL TRINITY HOSPICE

DEMOLISHING AND RETAINING St Annes Church

The demolition strategy will have a very minimal impact throughout the masterplan. Most of the demolished buildings are part of the industrial zone where a large extension of land is occupied by scrap metal garage and campers parking. The footprint of the demolished buildings will be replaced by new built areas that consequently will provide office and working space for new and existing business .

The selected buildings proposed to be demolished present lack of maintenance and structure failure. The industrial zone improvement will positively impact the local economy by generating new jobs and bringing new investment into the area. Furthermore , majority of core existing facilities will be retained to allow the area to run business as usual

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The scheme will aim to improve the current land use condition of the site, mainly of a mono functional use. The demolition of commercial facilities will provide space for more diverse uses. The area of the site adjacent to Bispham road will include commercial developments that will support the residences along Bispham Road as well as providing facilities to the nearby station. Each core point of the site will provide services and facilities necessary for the economy to function, which will be easily accessed from different areas of the surrounding neighbourhoods.

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GREENSPACE The site is located within a strategic point that can be accessed from different districts, as well as benefiting of a existing greenspace. The green character of the site will be strongly incorporated in the scheme, given to it a functional use with an environmental and social purpose. The scheme will contribute to social and environmental sustainability together with buildings capable of responding changing requirements. The undefined ecological character of the North Blackpool Pond Park will be developed with the intention to revive the existing greens pace and to increase biodiversity in the urban landscape.

BLACKPOOL ASPIRE ACADEMY

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SITE OBJECTIVES AND KEY MOVES NORTH BLACKPOOL POND TRAIL

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Extend the main routes into the site. This strategy will link Salmesbury Ave (A) to Blackpool Road (B) becoming the main road within the site. Another move will be creating better routes from the site that link to the commercial areas across the railway.

A final move will be mproving permeability by introducing pedestrian and cycling routes into the scheme.

In order to improve the involvement of communities in new developments, the scheme will include mix use typologies which will create social and economic opportunities in the area and gather different programs. The site will work as a central node of activities and linking point to closest neighbourhoods by a mass transit system mainly pedestrianised within a distance of less than 500m.

The site presents a significant risk of flood, this will be solved by raising the ground at a level that any flood water is likely to reach and including measures that will minimise potential water damage to the structure of proposed infrastructures . The existing ponds will be mantained as part of the scheme with the purpose of retaining rain water.

The scheme will improve the ecology of the area, encourage biodiversity and minimise surface water run-off from the site.

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Each zone of the site benefits of pedestrian and cycling routes access to open green spaces. The interlink of public parks Sharing these spaces will foster the sense of community.

The scheme aims to minimise the use of private vehicle. This will be achieved by maximising the circulation of public transport through eletric buses that will travel on the main routes of the site.

Through this intervention, there will be new residential district with a right balance between comfortable living and environmental sustainability, related to a good transport connection with the neighbouring residential areas and Blackpool city centre.

Reduce CO2 Emission

The scheme will introduce an Eco-cycle system with access to renewable and low carbon energy. The scheme will meet with the approach to infrastructure service provision and its integration in order to accomplish the environmental objectives set by Blackpool Council. The objective aims to provide renewable energy sources covering both Blackpool’s existing and new developments.

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PERIMETER BLOCKS In the first Masterplan attempt of S2 the definition of perimeter blocks was unclear with majority of them being of a broken typology. This constraint raised the issue between private and open spaces as well as the necessity of increasing residential private gardens. Although the masterplan attempt tried to incorporate shared communal spaces throughout the scheme, this move seemed not to be very successful.

The type of perimeter blocks initially proposed are vulnerable to anti-social behaviour and crime with often an internal space with no clear function and ownership.

ROAD HIERARCHY The road hierarchy has been successfully established by extending historical routes into the scheme.

This initial move helped to immediately form routes ramification based on the existing ones. The routes are legible direct links that contribute to intensify the circulation network of within scheme.

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Throughout the alteration of the Masterplan no may issues have come across apart from the blocks character mentioned previously. The scheme strongly intensifies the distinction of residential areas and mix use developments along the Holyake Avenue and the railway pedestrian high street.

Taking this into consideration users experience in terms of open spaces are treated differently according to users necessities. The scheme in this attempt reduces the number of broken residential blocks by incorporating more private gardens. Shared spaces are predominant in mix use areas.

By privatizing the open spaces within the blocks allowed to implement more numbers of residential units.

Subsequently, the change maximises the profit of the development.

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BLOCKS DEVELOPMENT NORTH BLACKPOOL POND TRAIL

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The perimeter blocks on phase 2 are composed of a majority of broken perimeter blocks with communal gargens and shared openspaces. Throughout the development of the masterplan signifcant numbers of perimeter areas will be tanspormed into full perimeter blocks. This change allows the implementation of more residential units and create more private blocks in this area where mix use is predominant.

PROPOSED MASTERPLAN (S3) Type: Full perimeter block with shared private open space.

This area is mainly dominated by mix-use blocks parallel to the pedestrian hisghstreet.

Shared open spaces are predominant across this phase aiming to create a space for social interaction. The local community can benefit in a number of ways in terms of social cohesion, community spirit, improving the value and condition of the neighbourhood,

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The perimeters of Phase 2 of the Masterplan in the 1st attempt were mainly characterised by broken perimeter with few residences with private gardens. The proposed masterplan aims to minimise this feature due security, privacy, wasteland and cost.

The spaces open to a public access can be profited to add more residences within the blocks.This area is mainly occupied by residences this urge the necessity of more private open spaces .However, the majority of the perimeter blocks integrate community gardens shiftting parking to the streets to preserve interior space for a courtyard.

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Type: Broken perimeter A significant part of the residential perimeter blocks found on Phase 3 of the Masterplan development were characterised by some residences with private gardens and the rest off the two story terrace housing sharing a communal garden.

PROPOSED MASTERPLAN (S3) Type: Full perimeter block with private gardens per residence unit

The redifinition of the blocks gives more definition to the type of neighbourhood the masterplan aims to achieve. In this area familiy residences are predominant comparing to the others phases developed in the Masterplan.

This signifies that the proposed arrangement of its open space best favours the needs of the users. Working class families will have their own private garden to play with childern in a safe space with restricted access.

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In the first Masterplan attempt (S2) there was not clear definition of the private open space. Phase 3 of the scheme is composed of mainly residential blocks , This urges the necessity of creating more private open spaces for each residentail unit. This area is to be considered the family friendly zone of the scheme, thus, open private space must provide secure and intimate areas.

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The key principles identified on site analysis and Masterplan development will be reinforced throughout the area design and reassure that the pivot becomes a node and landmark of the site. Hence, the landscape feature will be fundamental in determine the parameters for the enhancement of biodiversity and ecological growth in both local and overall Blackpool’s area.

The design scheme of Holyake Avenue Square will encourage the growth of native species, promote urban reforestation and increase connectivity through pedestrian and cycling routes. The proposed public space regeneration will assist in promoting sustainable balanced community to meet with the masterplan framework objectives.

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The section shows the site extension from Low Moor Road to Bispham Road. The site is cut through one of the main access of the masterplan, Holyake Avenue. Through the section, key areas can be identified such as the industrial zone, Chorley Road, woodland and pond parks.

The section also shows that the scale of blocks remains consistent and does not exceed the 4 story height.

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“There is a need to bring about a transformation in the quality of streets. This requires a fundamental culture change in the way streets are designed and adopted, including a more collaborative approach between the design professions and other stakeholders. People need to think creatively about their various roles in the process of delivering streets, breaking away from standardized, prescriptive, risk-averse methods to create high-quality places” ( Manual for Streets,2009).

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ELECTRIC BATTERY BUSES circulate on the main primary routes. These mean of transportation offer zero-emission, quiet operation and better acceleration compared to traditional buses. They also eliminate infrastructure needed for a constant grid connection and allow routes to be modified without infrastructure changes.

Holyake Avenue High Street is comprised of THREE TO TWO STORY MIX-USE BLOCKS combining different uses such as offices , residences, commerces and parking. The buildings are formed of apartments on the upper levels and retail or offices at street level. The scale of buildings are of a medium sized creating consistency in relation to the existing surrounding.

PEDESTRIAN FOOTPATHS run adjacent both of lanes of primary routes. They aim to increase pedestrian flow in a safe and comfortable manner. Footpaths are adorned with plants and urban furniture.

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TWO TO THREE STORY TOWNHOUSES adjacent to Low Moor Road with small front garden at entrance.

LOW MOOR COMMUNITY SQUARE. The square is surrounded by blocks that provide facilities such as post office, library, theatre, community centre and others.

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TWO STORY TERRACED HOUSING. Within the scheme a balance of housing typology is provided in order to control cost and space management.

Terraced housing blocks are likely to be substantially cheaper than a semi-detached or detached property .

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SEMI DETACHED HOUSES This typology of houses, predominant of phase 4 and 5 aims to provide residence for families and young couples in the most quite and family friendly zones of the scheme.

Some residences benefit of a private gardens others have a community shared space within the blocks.

TERTIARY ROADS Roads within residential areas are of a reduced size to avoid traffic congestion and heavy car circulation. The streets encourage people to walk and cycle more by providing wide footpaths.

FRONT GARDENS. Some residential units benefit of front gardens. The small portion of greenery helps to absorb pollutants keeping the area cool in summer in addition to insulate homes in winter. It also helps influencing positively the mood of the residents when entering or exiting their home.

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BRIDGE VIEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE The bridge links Holyake Avenue to Chorley Road ( Industrial Zone). The pedestrian footbridge separates pedestrians from road traffic by creating a direct link access to two main nodes of the masterplan. The bridge also facilitates access to different areas of the Masterplan ( North and South).

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CAR PARKING ALLOCATION This diagram shows car parking allocations across the masterplan. The scheme aims to encourage at its maximum pedestrian and cycling circulation by providing directed and well-conncet routes .However, private transport consumption still predominant especially in suburbun areas where the access to public transport is considerably limited in Blackpool. Due to this, the masterplan provides three multistorey car parking Blocks placed at the main entrance point of the scheme. Car parkings parallel to residences are allocated with a number restricted to no more than two parking spaces per resident.

Also residential car parkings include charging points for eletric cars and nearby parking spaces for bycicles. The parking scheme implements limited number of spaces to encourage users to employ more sustainable, environmental friendly and zero carbon modes of transportation in the daily commute.

MULTI-STORY CAR- PARKINGS This typology of car parking is located in areas with a significant amount of commuters and workers.

This is mainly in mix-use areas , offices and industrial zone.

PARALLEL PARKING, 90 PARKING, PRIVATE PARKING LOT Parallel parking space are located on tertiary roads along residential blocks. The scheme strictly prohibits parking on primary roads. Some semi detached residential units benefit of parking space in front or on the side of the property.

LARGE CAR PARKING SPACE With the following type of car parking, the amenity of the area will be improved with vehicles being parked in a more orderly way. Yet also, it may reduce traffic flow on residential streets as well as reducing the number of vehicles driving around the area.

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OPEN SPACE STRATEGY NORTH BLACKPOOL POND TRAIL The masterplan brings together a network of 21 ponds, a lake, a reedbed, flowering dyke, community orchard, woodlands and meadow grasslands. The aim of the scheme is to encourage local people to get involved and to spend more time in the natural environment. Communal gardens and urban farming aim to promote events and activities ,improve mental health, the biodiversity and create spaces of relaxation. The open space strategy also plans to increase community cohesion and reduce anti-social behaviour. Furthermore, the open space strategy provides a mixture of public and private spaces. The residential blocks at the South-East and North-East zone of the masterplan benefit of private gardens to each dwellings. Neighbourhoods within the masterplan have easy access to North Blackpool Pond Park.

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The open space strategy within the masterplan scheme has been firstly designed to maintain the existing characteristics of the North Blackpool Pond Trail green area. The overall scheme aims to keep a balance between the existing biodiversity and the proposed urban development.

Following this strategy, each block will have access to a parcel of the greenspace. The open space scheme consists of a linear corridor along the railway of woodland species that create a sound barrier between the railing and the bordering pedestrian trail. North Blackpool Pond Trail is located at the north of the masterplan and part of the park extends on Holyake Avenue. The open spaces are easily accessible through pedestrian trails that travel along the railway and ends at the main park. The open public greenspaces are well connected and create a strong network from where residents and users have easy access to each location of the scheme 027

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The mix use high street aims to bring vitality and dynamic in the scheme. The scheme also includes a large amount of industrial buildings both existing and new built that plans to generate capital, create jobs and provide economic stability to the local residents and neighbouring communities.

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MIXED USE UNITS Front row buildings facing the pedestrian high street are of mix use character with restaurants and shops at street level and offices on the upper level.

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WOODLAND BUFFERS Buffers of native species create a noise mitigation strategy to reduce noise pollution from the railway.

WAREHOUSES The industrial zone transition from light industrial with offices buildings adjacent to the pedestrian high street to larger manufacturing and warehouses units along Chorley Road. Majority of the units on this area derive from the existing industrial units.

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES The buildings located at the entrance provide facilities such as post office, library , nursery, shops and others. The buildings are key in providing facilities for workers and visitors .

MULTI STOREY CAR PARK The three multi storey car park is set to allocate vehicles parking space for workers and visitors of the industrial zone. The building is consciously located at the entrance of the industrial zone to reduce car traffic within the area. This strategy also encourages users to walk in the area.

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INDUSTRIAL ZONE KEY SPACE AND CHARACTER

PEDESTRIANISED HIGH STREET- INDUSTRIAL ZONE This area is confined by a pedestrian high street with green areas formed of woodland buffers. The area accommodates leisure facilities for the workers of the light industrial zone.Â?

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GREEN STREET The green corridors between the cycling lane and carriage way will incorporate a greenscape area covered by small vegetation type such as shrubs and herbaceous perennials. This will embellish the streetscape and enhance the biodiversity of the area.

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KEY SPACES CHARACTER STREET AND SPACE CHARACTER

HOLYAKE CENTRAL SQUARE View of the Public square that links North and South of the site through a pedestrian bridge. The square is adjacent to Holyake Avenue and benefits from various transport links as well as pedestrian trails. The area is within a network of greenspaces and through this different open spaces can be easily accessed by walking. This area is within one the most central zone of the scheme.

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HOLYAKE AVENUE- HIGH STREET Holyake Ave is the principal road of the scheme where a high street is located previous to the intersection to Low Moor Road .The high street is composed of mix-use blocks with retail and commercial facilities at the lower floor, residences and/or offices at the upper floors. The circulation of cars is minimised and replaced by bus transport and cycling routes.Â?

HOLYAKE CENTRAL SQUARE View of the Public square that links North and South of the site through a pedestrian bridge. The square is adjacent to Holyake Avenue and benefits from various transport links as well as pedestrian tracks. The area is within a network of greenspaces and through this different open spaces can ve easily accessed by walking. The area is the most central zone of the scheme.

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LOW MOOR ROAD- COMMUNTIY SQUARE This area accommodates community facilities such as library, theatre, community centre and others. The area is within the intersection of Low Moor Road and Holyake Avenue.

Parallel to the community zone is the residential neighbourhood part of the North Blackpool Pond Trail greenspace.

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POND TRAIL RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD The residential units within this area benefit of direct access to the largest greenspace of the scheme. The area comprises of townhouses, semidetached and terraced housing of two to three story.

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DELIVERY STRATEGY PHASES

The regeneration phasing should aim to minimise disruption on the surrounding neighbourhood and maximise the land use of the area by creating a shift from a mono-use to a mix use scheme. The scheme will ensure that the vacant lands that are not ready to be developed are utilised for the good of the community.

The industrial zone will be the first move due to its capacity to generate employability within the scheme and its economic nature. Subsequently phase 1 will boost the growth and development of Phase 2.

This action will avoid the expansion of wastelands throughout the scheme. The initial move of Phase 1 will consist of the extension of Chorley Road, Phase 2 will extend Holyake Ave that later on phase 3 will intersect with Low Moor Road.

Connectivity will be maximised in each phase of the scheme. At the final stage, surrounding neighbourhoods will have access to the scheme from a variety of routes.

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MASTERPLAN -PHASE 1 PHASING AND IMPLEMENTATION

This initial phase consists of the regeneration of the existing Industrial zone. The area accommodates offices, warehouses, metal-scrap garages, caravans and motor-homes. The land development and management is under the Northern Trust Company.

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This phase initiates by extending and ameliorating the access routes and introducing a new route that will travel through the retaining warehouses and the demolishing ones. Due to the condition of some warehouses, the ones located adjacent to the rail line will be replaced by new blocks of offices with small commercial , retail and leisure units on the groundflloor . The height of new buildings will follow the same sequence as the existing.

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Please click here to see the full year financial results to 31st March 2019. The existing property portfolio extends to almost 8 million sq ft of industrial, trade counter and office parks, together with more than 5,000 acres of land throughout the UK,

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MASTERPLAN -PHASE 2 PHASING AND IMPLEMENTATION

The proposal for PHASE 2 provides the extension of Holyake Avenue, regenerates the area adjacent to the Industrial zones providing accommodating commerce, retail and leisure facilities. The phase comprises mix-use developments within an area of 5.60 hectares.

The first blocks to be developed in the scheme will be the ones on A1 adjacent to Bispham Road. This blocks will provide commercial facilities to the community along Bispham Road and commuters of Layton Station.

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This area is located perpendicular to one of the main routes of Blackpool and proposed route for the Tram Line extension based on the Framework Analysis.

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The development will provide a range of house types including affordable homes, in compliance with policy, on-site and community facilities and services to support students and surrounding communities.

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Also Chorley Road adjacent to the industrial zone will be extended to connect to the new residential area.

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In this phase the Infrastructural improvement will the initial move to improve connectivity in the area. This will happen first by extending Low Moor Road located North- West to South East connecting to Blackpool Old Road.

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The development of PHASE 3 will be divided in two stages. A1 will accommodate services and facilities to support the existing educational facilities on Blackpool Old Road . Subsequently, A2 will be developed later to accommodate mix typologies of residences.

In addition, the development will create on-site shared open space, both in compliance with policy. The development makes provision for a bus stops on Chorley Road and Blackpool Old Road ensuring that the site is well-connected to nearby services and facilities.

DEVELOPMENT TYPE LEISURE, TRANSPORT, COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL AND SERVICES & FACILITIES

DEVELOPMENT AREA 6.11 HECTARES

DELIVERY PARTNERS BLACKPOOL COUNCIL AHR ARUP CBRE LANPRO MORGAN SINDALL

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MASTERPLAN -PHASE 4 PHASING AND IMPLEMENTATION

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PHASE 4 comprises the final phase of the Masterplan.

The development will provide a range of house types facing the North Blackpool Pond Trail park that will also benefit of new structural landscaping.

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PHASE 4 A2 includes a development of medium density to low density housing. At the high end of the site it will comprise in the form of apartment blocks and townhouses. This area is accessed from Low Moor Road. The park adjacent to A2 provides links to a primary school accessed from North Blackpool Pond Trail. New bus stops will also be included in the development scheme.

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PHASE 4 A1 involves the development of medium density residential and mix use blocks along Holyake Ave. On the south of the site a green corridor of woodland buffering will travel adjacent parallel to the rail line. This landscape strategy will increase the biodiversity of the area and provide sound barrier.

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DEVELOPMENT TYPE MIX USE, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, PUBLIC SPACES AND SERVICES & FACILITIES

DEVELOPMENT AREA 8.20 HECTARES

DELIVERY PARTNERS BLACKPOOL COUNCIL AHR ARUP CBRE Rogers Stirk+ Partners Morgan Sindall Friends of Blackpool Pond trail Urban Splash

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DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES PROFILE MAIN DELIVERY PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS

ARCHITECTURE AND MASTERPLAN

Architecture, Urban Design, Landscaping and Town Planning service

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ORGANISATIONS AND CHARITIES

Charity, Hospice

LAND AGENT AND PLANNING

Architecture and building consultancy practice Environmental Research

CLIENT OF SELECTED KEY SPACE

Friends of North Blackpool Pond TrailCharity Urban Design and Masterplanning

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Sustainable Objective for communities in Blackpool. The council aims to create stronger communities and increasing resilience. As well as making life better for everyone, focussing on prevention more than support.

GLL exists to make community services and spaces better for everyone and to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities. The charitable organisation produces great results - and this is confirmed by our pioneering work to measure and raise social value.

Trinity Hospice is a purpose built hospice on Low Moor Road in Greenlands, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It was opened in 1985 after several years of planning.

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ENVIRONMENTAL & TECHNOLOGY HUB

Privately owned company, established in 1962, with a successful track record in property investment, development, land management and regeneration.

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is a centre for excellence in environmental science across water, land and air.

The organisation has a long history of investigating, monitoring and modelling environmental change, and its science makes a difference in the world.

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FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY RESIDENTIAL AND MIX-USE BLOCK

The viability study includes not only residential units but also commercial facilities below the apartments units. To carry the study an average price of property for sale in Bispham Road ( Blackpool ) has been analyzed in order to create a revenue balance within the masterplan.

A block within the masterplan located along one of the busiest road of the scheme , Holyake Avenue will be used to benchmark the financial viability of the scheme. Within the blocks there are different types of dwellings that will provide a wide range of revenue. The block is composed of a mix of commercial units, apartments buildings, townhouses and mew houses.

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The price of houses along Bispham Road, one of the busiest road of the neighbouring area is considerably affordable . Most of dwellings benefit of large private greenspaces , which could presumably increase the price of the house.

However, the prices are below the average UK property cost. In addition, the area does not provide a wide range of commerce, transport links and services, hence the mono land use of the area can be the reason of low property price. The price also varies according to the condition of the property, new built and refurbished dwellings are sold on a higher price in comparison to the dilapidated units.

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The financial feasibility for the mix-use and residential block shows that the scheme is viable due to the generous size of the plot. The size of the plot in comparison to the neighbouring ones is smaller allowing to place more residential units. The price of family homes has been estimated according to the sale of dwellings in Blackpool, which varies from 70,000 to 400.000 the most expensive. However, family homes, are still affordable in Blackpool and with thriving local economies attracting workers to the region, properties’ prices are among the cheapest in the UK. The average price for a home in the North West is £159,000, compared to the UK’s average of £228,000. That’s a 43% difference. The number of ground floor commercial units also contributes in the financial revenue of the proposal.

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20% The financial feasibility proposal shows to be considerably viable although the cost of the land seems to be higher than expected in Blackpool. The size of plots are compressed in relation to the neighbouring plot, which helped to maximise profit and increase the number of units. Furthermore, the financial feasibility presents a higher profit margin equivalent to 20%.

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SITE OVERVIEW HOLYAKE AVENUE CENTRAL SQUARE The selected area for space and building development is located at Northeast of Blackpool in the ward of Greenland within 5 minutes walking distance to one of the oldest Blackpool Train Station, Layton and adjacent to the oldest Blackpool carriageway, Bispham Road.

Holyake Avenue Central Square will be a high quality soft and hard landscape space that will promote a space of social interaction as well as becoming a central node for the pedestrian routes within the scheme. The site is strongly characterized by its access strategy that connects the principal zones of the Masterplan ( Phase 1, 2 and 4). The area includes the industrial zone part of the development of Phase 1 and the mixed-use area confined by Bispham Road and Holyake Avenue , phase 2.

The pedestrian bridge will be the first integrated infrastructure of the overall design scheme, the priority of this is given to its fundamental purpose of facilitating pedestrian movement. Subsequently, the leisure centre will be developed with the purpose of generating capital for the support, management and maintenance of the square.

The landscape scheme of the square introduces a wide selection of native vegetation, species will be planted according to the available vegetation of the surrounding bioswale, woodland buffer and North Blackpool Pond Trail park. Furthermore, the proposed pedestrian link will create a suspended green corridor with the intention of creating a consistent scheme that blends with the existing greenery. The three design elements formed by a leisure centre, pedestrian bridge and square will efficiently communicate with one other through a series of well-connected routes that will connect them and maximizing users access and choices.

OBJECTIVES

ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT

CYCLING LANE

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PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

BIORETANTION GARDEN

RAIL LINE CONNECTIVITY

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PEDESTRIAN LINKS The new pedestrian links are developed parallel to the existing pedestrian trails of North Blackpool Pond Trail. The development of pedestrian infrastructures combined with supporting facilities aims to increase the pedestrian activities in the community. The selected area benefits of all types of pedestrian links as well as benefiting of a pedestrian bridge that links to the industrial zone of the masterplan.

GREEN NETWORK & BUFFERS The pedestrian links create a walking friendly environment with safe, easy access and legible routes. Ye also, the network is aligned and connected with different programs, spaces and infrastructure across the masterplan. The space for the intervention is located within a strategic core well integrated with cycling lanes and transportation network.

The green network aims to protect and enhance biodiversity , promote health and well-being in addition to contribute to economic, environmental and social regeneration. The intervention area will support the development of the various parks as a major visitor attraction . The green network is composed of different type of open public greens-paces including a woodland habitat buffers

that work to mitigate noise pollution form the railway. The scheme will integrate new development into the surrounding wetland environment through the improvement of the existing green infrastructure.

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1.Landscape scheme Objective: Protect and enhance biodiversity; Promote health and well-being; Create spaces of social and environmental regeneration; Promote social sustainability;

Circulation from direct pedestrian pathways based on grid system.

Obstructed pedestrian circulation by bridge height.

Low traffic flow on Holyake Avenue and Chorley Road High-rise pedestrian circulation flow

Objective: Reinforce pedestrian access from phase 1 to phase 2;Allow more visitors and users into the site; Increase permeability in the scheme

3.Leisure Centre Objective:Promote health and well-being; Generate capital to maintain the key space.

CIRCULATION AND MOVEMENT The circulation and movement within the selected area is an extension of the existing routes both pedestrian from the trails and traffic from Holyake Avenue and Chorley Road. The main traffic routes extend to other areas of the Masterplan which allow users to easily access to various facilities across the scheme.

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GATHERING AREAS This movement experience results on the encounter of various interventions, such as the mix-use high street, parks and public squares. The trails also provide an efficient mean of circulation by promoting walks within different landscape characters fragmented into various parks derived from North Blackpool Pond Trail.

Within the selected key space a sequence of gathering places will be structured in order to promote social interaction. This intervention will be achieved by combining both landscape and architectural tecniques with the aim to create spaces of congregation, interaction and relaxation. The scheme will divide the space into small portion of vegetation which will form intimate gardens.

The intimate gardens will be carefully cureted and designed with particular vegetation species that promote sense of calmness and tranquility. The key space will differentiate from the other parks for its peculiar and humanized scale as well as for the intersection of various architectural and structural elements combined with landscape features.

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DESIGN PROCESS HOLYAKE AVENUE CENTRAL SQUARE

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1 The design process of Holyake Avenue Central Square will consist of three main architectural elements: the pedestrian bridge, leisure centre and the green square.

Main pedestrian access link of the masterplan. The infrastructure allows access to different zones of the scheme.

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LEISURE CENTRE The space will be built around the following set of outcomes: physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, individual development, social community and economic development.

The diagram shows the design and construction hierarchy for each element of the Holyake Avenue Central Square scheme. The priority of design will be selected based on the users necessity.

THE SQUARE The square will be designed following the principles of sensory gardens. The landscapes will offer a wide range of sensory experience.

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MATERIAL SELECTION

CONCRETE HARDSTANDING SLAB

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The material selection within the area, varies according to function and use. The scheme aims to increase legibility through both hardscape and softscape material selection. For this reason there will not present much variety of elements, instead the materials will be uniform, consisted and repeated throughout the scheme.

Concrete slab will be allocated along the sidewalks because of its material characteristics towards durability and resistance. The sidewalks are areas of constant circulation and this can easily deteriorate and corride the pavement in case of a less resistant material. The selected material can effortlessly blend with surrounding materials that consequently will increase legibility.

Most of the footprint of Holyake Central Square will be covered by Charcol limestone block paving alternating with Granite stone. The variation of stones in colour and pattern will be used to identify function, edges and paths within the public square.

In this regeneration scheme a mix of three grays between silver, mid grey and Charcoal will be used to provide visual interest and function, creating overall coherence to the scheme.

This material will be used to cover pathways within the overall scheme, including the ones that lead to North Blackpool Pond Trail. The material is a durable and contemporary surface popular for sidewalks, driveways and paths due to its highly textural finish quality. Yet also, the surface is incredibly durable allowing the use of different aggregate mixes to suit materials and colour preference.

A series of nursery standard trees will be planted around the site entrance. This will provide structure and layering of views into the site from Holyake Avenue road.

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DESIGN PRECEDENTS INFRASTRUCTURE

XUHUI RUNWAY PARK

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In this project rows of deciduous streets trees are planted along sidewalk, bicycle lanes and vehicular median, creating a comfortable micro-climate, seasonal effect and human-scaled boulevard. This design strategy will be applied on the rows of shrubs and small plants located at the back and front of the leisure centre. This proposal aims to expand the sensory plants species in the building’s proximity.

This project is characterised by a basic modular system of squares, which create an overall system that organizes the paved and the green surfaces. The strict structure is softened by the ornamental grass plantation that characterizes the whole square, giving it a poetic touch. The same principle of symmetrical gardens built on a grid system are applied on Holyake Central Square. In addition, Holyake Central Square aims to plant grass plants to create a quite poetic ambience within the square.

The project located in Budapest started by demolishing a legendary department store of the 2nd half of the 20th century. It harmonizes the shapes of open spaces and applies a consistent use of materials. This project was selected as one of the precedents for Holyake Central Square and Leisure Centre due to its variety of functionality that successfully communicate and coexist within the urban space. These elements are formed of pedestrian zones, in the place of the former parking lots, an urban piazza and shopping units.

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CORTEN STEEL CLADDING Corten steel is the material used for both cladding both of the Leisure Centre and pedestrian bridge. The material. The material has anti-corrosive properties that gives it an advantage over other steel structure. Its natural brown colour perfectly blends with the surrounding landscape.

STEEL STRUCTURE The structure of the building is composed of 250 mm steel columns.

It is easily fabricated, flexible and it can be produced off-site and then assembled on-site, which makes it relatively cheap compared to other building materials.

COMPOSITE FLOOR DECK The components of such system consist of steel beam with shear studs fix on its top flange that creates a composite action between the beam and composite slab (The constructor, 2018). This type of concrete slab provides excellent acoustic performance, fire protection and contribution to thermal mass.

RUBBER FLOORING

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This material will be applied as a flooring finishing on the workout rooms due to heavy load of the gym machineries. Rubber flooring can be easily installed, requiring little to no installation experience for it to work properly. This kind of rubber floor is antimicrobial, meaning that it will never grow mold or mildew and it does not absorb water. This type flooring tis one of the best option for gyms and fitness centre.

YELLOW/CREAM BRICK Brick is the predominant material of the area. Brick it is commonly use for its thermal efficiency and its low cost. It contributes to adjust the building’s temperature, as they store heat and cool air. Buildings made entirely out of brickwork cost less in the long run, because they store heat and reduce energy consumption.

The colour of the brick varies between cream to light yellow known as a “tan brick” of alamo blend.

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LEISURE CENTRE The leisure centre contains different facilities for leisure activities such as yoga, heavyweight workout, Martial arts, kick-boxing, judo, spinning classes and cardio. The two story facility provides a range of activities to promote the health and well-being of the North Blackpool Pond Community and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Also included within the building facilities are cafe shops and restaurants with outdoor seating areas facing the square. The building has a distinctive sculptural quality enhanced by the building’s cladding design that efficiently communicate with the material selected for the pedestrian bridge and public square. Besides that, the infrastructure remoulds the urban space and inspires the new urban vitality of the area.

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LANDSCAPE SCHEME VEGETATION AND NATURAL WILDLIFE WOODLAND BUFFER TREES BIRCH TREES Birches are hardy, resilient and adaptable trees and some have silk-sheened, pallid bark that sparkles in winter sunshine. The woodland area is predominant on the borders of the railine and surrounding the swale opposite to Holyake Avenue Square. One of the main purpose of this selection of species is to provide sound barrier for the railine as well as create a proctected dense green area

MAPLES TREES Birch Trees Birches are hardy, resilient and adaptable trees and some have silk-sheened, pallid bark that sparkles in winter sunshine.

Botanical name: Betula Pendula Common Name: Silver Birch

Botanical name: Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' Multi Stem Tree Common Name: Multistem Himalayan Birch Trees

Botanical name: Acer campestre Common Name: Field Maple

Botanical name: Acer pseudoplatanus Common Name: Sycamore maple

HOLYAKE AVENUE SQUARE SHRUBS , GRASS AND SPECIMENS The landscape aim of this area is to create an open space composed by small portions of sensory gardens that will be formed of variety of shrubs and plants species that stimulate human senses through their smell, colour and appearence. The plants in this area are annual and perennial vegetation.

Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia

Botanical name: Dactylis glomerata

Botanical name: Wild Flowers

Botanical name: Prunus Avium

Botanical name: Prunus Accolade

Common Name: Cock’s foot

Common Name: Wild Flowers

Common Name: Wild Cherry TreeWhite flowers

Common Name: Accolade cherry

Botanical name: Nymphoides Peltata

Botanical name: Typha latifolia

Botanical name: Mentha Aquactica

Botanical name: Pilosella aurantiaca

Common Name: Common Bulrush

Common Name: Water Mint

Common Name: Lavender

POND PLANTS AND BIOSWALES AQUATIC AND MARGINAL PLANTS The vegetation of this area an extantion of the ecological selection of the existing North Blackpool Pond trail. The vegetations is formed of diverse range of aquatic plants due to the proximity to ponds and drains.

Botanical name: Pendulous sedge Common Name: Carex pendula

Common Name: Himalayan Birch Trees

Common Name: Fox and Cubs

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STANLEY PARK GRADE II LISTED

NORTH BLACKPOOL POND TRAIL

Stanley Park comprises various recreational open spaces and activities. A quarter of the town’s open space is provided in and around Stanley Park, which is one of the largest parks of its kind in the country.

GREEN CORRIDOR Birch Trees Birches are hardy, resilient and adaptable trees and some have silk-sheened, pallid bark that sparkles in winter sunshine.

Type: Wild flowers Fox-and-cubs. It’s grown from seed and volunteers have sown several native wild flower meadows.

Botanical name: Acer pseudoplatanus Common Name: Sycamore maple

1. Gate Lodges – Mawson Drive

2. Italian garden 3.The Bandstand 4. Boat House 5. Tennis Courts 6. Cocker Clock Tower 7. Blackpool Cricket Club 8. Blackpool Cricket Club

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Botanical name: Lemna minor Common Name: Common Duckweed

Botanical name: Pterocarya fraxinifolia Common Name: Caucasian Wingnut

Stanley Park Present Day OS Map

The ponds in this cluster support a diverse range of aquatic plants including Water Plantain, Ivy-leaved and Common Duckweed, Curled and Broad-leaved Pondweed, Canadian Waterweed, Water-starwort, and Water-cress. The marginal plants recorded for the ponds include Common Bulrush, Floating Sweet-grass, Lesser Spearwort, Marsh-bedstraw and Marsh Foxtail Due to its geographical location , Blackpool has lower tree coverage than the national average, this is due to the coastal climate.Blackpool presents a variety of vegetation species on the coastal line where flowering plants and ferms are most dominat. By the inner areas woodlands and parks with larger trees such as maples and birch can be found in a significant scale. However, marginal and aquatic plants cover majority of its inner public open space. Also due to its ground condition a accumulation of ponds its also docminant across various park.

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Sailsbury Woodland Gardens is the densest woodland area within Stanley Park. The site is composed of many native and exotic species of plants including maples, caucasian wingnut and magnolia.

Botanical name: Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' Multi Stem Tree Common Name: Multistem Himalayan Birch Trees

Botanical name: Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' Multi Stem Tree Common Name: Multistem Himalayan Birch Trees

The overall scheme aims to take advantage of the native species by incorporating local plants in the square and adjacent open spaces. Stanley Park will be used as an inspiration particularly focused on the the Rose garden in which different flowers and shrubs play a decorative role creating an accessible and stimulating greenspace . This landscape features will be implemented on Holyake Avenue Square in order to create a sensory garden that simultaneously will attact and preserve wildlife in addition to provide a space of relaxation, community engagement and leisure.

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THE INTIMATE GARDEN LANDSCAPE CHARACTER

PLANTING

Wild Cherry

Raised beds

Small tree of woodland edges and hedgerows with white flowers that appear early in spring and ripen to red fruits in summer. These are loved by birds and mammals (Lancswt.org, 2020).

Wild Flowers

Concrete bench

Floor Gutters Cock’s foot

Walkway

Wild flowers

English Lavender

This family of flowers grow spontaneously, which makes them of a very low maintenance. Wild flowers provide precious nectar for invertebrates.

A family plant of the Lavandula Angustifolia family. This plan is ideal for garden borders and leaves a pleasant fragrance when crushed or brushed against.

This selection of flowering plants is used on the corten steel raised beds with sandy soils and good drainage. This type of plants were purposely chosen for its sensory characteristics. The flowers bring a colourful atmosphere in the garden. Lavender with its aroma, colour that turns grey bronze in the winter are powerful means of attracting bees and butterflies. The flowers are low maintenance while being easily propagated by animals , clump division or stem cuttings. Meanwhile, British wild flowers are found anywhere. This is a composition of vary species formed of Rosa Canina,Kingcup, Forget-me-not, Oxeye Daisy and others. This are the species commonly found in inner Blackpool.

CONSTRUCTION

Drain channel

Granite pavement

This drain channel is located adjacent each intimate garden and formed of linear Drainage System galvanized Steel grating. This allows the water to drain off-site directly to the bioswale.

The walkways are formed of a mix of granite paving colour that are used to identify different paths and destination within the square as well as orientate pedestrian circulation.

The drainage system is allocated in a way that storm water will not flood the site. The site is on a flood risk zone being ponds and drains around the Masterplan a result of this consequence. For this reason , the best efficient method of drain will be applied into the site to avoid flooding. Drain channels along each intimate garden and the main open areas of the site will be designed to capture and runoff water into the nearest swale. The bioswales will treat and infiltrate stormwater, whence biowales will support a wide range of plantings to increase beneficial habitat and greenscape.

For the walkways a selection of granite will be placed and disposed in a way that will develop a hierarchy of paths and others circulations systems.

FURNITURE

THE INTIMATE GARDEN The overall composition of urban furniture, wild flowers and shrubs along with the elegance of the wild cherry tree creates the perfect ambience for a relaxing space into Holyake Avenue Square. The intimate gardens aim to simulate the principles of sensory gardens. These features are achieved by selecting species of plants that stimulate human senses. Urban furnitures and raised beds also contribute to create a comfort and satisfying experience to the users. The intimate gardens will be a place of escape from the crowdest areas of the site in addition to be a welcome space for different animals species such as butterflies and bees.

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Corten Steel beds Raised beds are great to grow small plants and provide good drainage while preventing soil compaction.

They also bring the industrial look into the outdoor space .

Concrete bench The urban bench is simple structure made of white concrete and the seat made entirely of redwood or oak.

The selected urban furniture not only have a distinctive function to provide comfort of both users and plants but also contribute to the embellishment of the square. The materials of these urban elements easily blend with the surrounding natural environment with warm and earthy colours. Corten steel is reflected on various architectural element of the site ( Leisure Centre facade and bridge).

The combination of these two elements supplements urban life by providing the perfect spot for a comfortable and relaxing time into the intimate garden.

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BIOSWALE SPACE CHARACTER AND SECTION

BIOSWALE These conveyance systems encourage surface drainage and naturally treat stormwater before it reaches lakes and rivers. The sloped sides of a bioswale also slow down the flow of the water, reducing the burden on a city’s storm drains during heavy rains. Bioswales are also filled with dense vegetation, which uses natural filtration to remove dirt and pollutants.

FIELD MAPLE The Field maple is a tree in hedgerows and woodland edges. Its leaves turn a rich, golden-yellow in the autumn. It has recently become a popular tree for towns and cities as it is tolerant of pollution.

SILVER BIRCH “ It is a white barked Birch that is smaller than other classically shaped Jacquemontii varieties. The bright white, gently exfoliating bark develops at a young age, so you do not have to wait long for the beautiful bark to reveal itself. Delicate foliage creates a light, airy canopy”(Ornamental trees, 2020).

AQUATIC AND MARGINAL PLANTS Marginal plants are essential to help disguise the edges of the pond or swale. Native flowering marginals are good for attracting flying insects, while their foliage will give aquatic wildlife shelter and good hiding places for laying eggs.

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WOODLAND BUFFERS SPACE CHARACTER AND SECTION

NATIVE WOODLAND Pant trees or shrubs to provide shade, or utilise the shade provided by garden boundaries.

A new native woodland buffer will be planted alongside the railine to minimise noise pollution.

BIRCH AND MAPLES Local Birch and maples trees create a dense woodland that simultaneously work as a noise control. The distance between the woodland and train line is equal to 12 m on both edges. Shrubs also contribute to create a natural noise control along with trees.

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VIEWS ACROSS THE SQUARE THE INTIMATE GARDEN

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THE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AXONOMETRIC BRIDGE VIEW TO HOLYAKE CENTRAL SQUARE

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THE BRIDGE

CORTEN STEEL ENVELOPE

CONSTRUCTION AXONOMETRIC

REINFORCED CONCRETE DECK

FLOOR STEEL BEAMS (spam between griders)

CONCRETE RAMP STEEL HEADER

STEEL PILE

PILE BASE 2.5 On the open side of any Ramp or landing, in addition to any Guarding, provide a kerb that complies with both of the following.

A. Is a minimum of 100mm high.

B. Will contrast visually with the ramp or landing.

TABLE 1 LIMIT FOR RAMP GRADIENT

APPROVED DOCUMENT M

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APPROVED DOCUMENT M For buildings other than dwellings 2.4 Ramps surface should be selected in accordance with both of the following.

A. Use a ramp surface that is slip resistant, especially when wet, and a colour that will contrast visually with that of the landings.

B. Ensure that the frictional characteristics of the ramp and landing surfaces are similar.

2.6 Where the change of level is: A. 300mm or more: in addition to the Ramp, provide two or more clearly signposted steps B. less than 300mm: provide a ramp instead of a single step.

2.7 If the soffit beneath any ramp is less than 2m above floor level, protect the area beneath the ramp with one of the following.

A. Guarding and low level cane detection.

B. A barrier giving the same degree of protection.

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PLANNING AND REGULATIONS PLAN OF WORK LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

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PLAN OF WORK

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LEISURE CENTRE The second construction phase will be taken by the Leisure Centre. The building aims to improve the health and well-being of the community by providing facilities for physical activities. This infrastructure will also play an important role in the economic generation that will provide capital to the maintenance of the square. This intervention also aims to give back to the local communities’ charities such as the Trinity Hospice and Friends of North Blackpool Pond.

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PREPARATION AND BRIEF At this stage the Project Objectives, Project Outcomes, Sustainability Aspirations should be well developed. The main funding source for the project , parameters or constraints should be considered and established during the development of the Initial Project Brief. In the meantime , feasibility Studies and review of Site Information should be undertaken.

CONCEPT DESIGN Prepare Concept Design, including outline proposals for structural design, building services systems, outline specifications and preliminary Cost Information along with relevant Project Strategies in accordance with Design Programme. Agree alterations to brief and issue Final Project Brief.

DETAILED PROPOSAL Prepare Developed Design, including coordinated and updated proposals for structural design, building services systems, outline specifications, Cost Information and Project Stategies in accordance with Design Programme.

Submit Planning application. Undertake third party. Concept Design including outline structural and building services design, preliminary Cost Information and Final Project Brief. 1:1250 Location Plan. 1:500 Site Plan. 1:100 Plans, Sections and Elevations.

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

CONSTRUCTION Offsite manufacturing and onsite Construction in accordance with the Construction Programme and resolution of Design Queries from site as they arise.Collate Health and Safety File. Contractor to comply with any construction-specific Planning Conditions.

FEASIBILITY Feasibility stage will involve planning application advice and the necessary parameters to submit this.

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CONCEPT DESIGN The main objective of this stage is to develop documents that provide the client with an understanding of the proposed spatial arrangement, programs, functions, constraints, opportunities and overall aesthetic.

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DETAILED PROPOSAL This stage covers development of the designs in detailed level for the client’s approval. It also includes the coordination of the design with other consultants, suppliers and contractors. This will also cover the financial costs by obtaining preliminary quotations, and submission of a detailed planning application.

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DOCUMENTATION This stage includes the completion of construction drawings which are final layout plans and construction details with specifications and schedules (such as plant lists) and elaboration of a bill of quantities by the quantity surveyor.

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CONTRACT PREPARATION

HANDOVER CLOSEOUT

This stage compiles a selection of potential tenders.

Contract preparation happens as the tenders are submitted, based on a agreed form of contract, usually a standard form of contract, signing of the contract by both contractor and client and provision of production information

Handover of building and conclusion of Building ContracT.

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PROJECT INCEPTION This initial stage consists of a initial consultation where the landscape architect will have the first conversation about the project specification with the client through a brief/proposal. The review of the proposal will have the consultancy of others experts including architects and engineers involved in the overall scheme.

In this stage, the objective and aim of the project should be defined before establishing the brief. The brief must be approved by the client who will participate in the whole process. The process of this stage includes: - Site access, environment, opportunities and constrains; - Policies and frameworks review with Manchester City Council; - Initial considerations for assembling the project team; - Discussion of similar project; - Creation of a moodboard; - Establish a project vision and programme

Architectural, structural, service drawings as well as specialist subcontractor design must be finalised in accordance with Project Strategies and Design Programme. Appointing Principal Contractor and reviewing Planning Conditions following granting of consent.

SQUARE The public green square will be a complement to the previous interventions. The square will work into the extension of the public open spaces part of the North Blackpool Pond Park. The intention of the intervention is to create a space of relaxation, community interaction and social activities by introducing interesting landscape elements.

This will be a composition of small intimate gardens with a curated selection of trees species and plants.

STRATEGIC DEFINITION

LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROCESS STAGES OF WORK

The construction phase of the Holyake Avenue Central Square will be initiated by prioritizing the pedestrian bridge construction. This is due to its distinctive function of linking south and north areas of the scheme. The pedestrian bridge will facilitate circulation flow and increase permeability. This bridge will encourage users to walk into different locations of the scheme.

The bridge will be allocated on the most central zone of the scheme as part of the Phase 2 delivery Masterplan.

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DESIGN CONSTRUCTION PHASES

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IN USE

CONSTRUCTION This time the landscape architect will attend site meeting with the contractor and other consultants, monitor the work, advise on site queries, and check and certify contractor’s accounts noting any changes to the value of the works and advise the client accordingly

Undertake In Use services in accordance with Schedule of Services.

Maintain relationship with Client, offer additional In Use services as appointed.

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LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT (LCA)

Step 1

STAKEHOLDERS & AGENTS

DEFINE PURPOSE AND SCOPE Define the purpose of the assessment

The Landscape Character Assessment help us to understand our landscapes, it can also assist in informing judgments and decisions concerning the management of change in which the participation and engagement of communities is key in the process of LCA .

The Landscape character assessment for Holyake Avenue Central Square will be executed by firstly evaluating the type and characteristic of the landscape area. This will be followed by defining the scope and purpose of the scheme, its audiences and the impact it will have on new and existing communities. The LCA will follow the established principles as well as the required steps for completion of the assessment proper and use of the assessment to inform judgments and decisions.

Land ownership

Define the scope of the assessment • Emphasis • Skills and specialisms • Geographic extent • Scale of assessment • Level of detail

Issues to consider • Desk study • Involving people • Resources inputs • Field Survey • Timescale and programming

Prepare project brief

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ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY/ PROJECT BRIEF DESK STUDY Gather information

AUDIENCE

Existing character assessments

The LCA assessment will be carried by the assigned architects and landscape designers of the project. The information collected from the assessment is shared with the developers of the project, clients and local community.

Landscape and Seascape character assessment

TYPE OF LANDSCAPE

• Land use • Settlement • Enclosure

• Art •Literature • Events

• Land ownership • Time depth

Stakeholders engagement

• Legend • Music • People • Media

Stakeholders engagement

DRAFT LANDSCAPE CHARACTER OR AREAS

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Contractors

Surveyor

FIELD STUDY Plan field survey Review desk study findings in the field

Record aesthetic and perceptual/experiential aspects in the field Sight

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Sensitivity

Condition

Colour

Texture

Pattern

Form

Sounds

Smells

Touch Feel

Memories

Preferences

Cultural Associations

Cultural and Social

Cultural and Social factors

1. Landscape is everywhere and all landscape and seascape has character; 2. Landscape occurs at all scales and the process of Landscape Character Assessment can be undertaken at any scale; 3. The process of Landscape Character Assessment should involve an understanding of how the landscape is perceived and experienced by people; 4. A Landscape Character Assessment can provide a landscape evidence base to inform a range of decisions and applications; 5. A Landscape Character Assessment can provide an integrating spatial framework – a multitude of variables come together to give us our distinctive landscapes.

Cultural associations

Baseline review: Cultural and social factors

• Hydrology • Soils • Land cover/ flora and fauna

Review policy and designation

Historic landscape and seascape character

Analyse information and develop a draft characterisation

Natural Factors

KEY PRINCIPLES

Marine and coastal biodiversity characterisation

Baseline review: Natural factors • Geology • Landform • Air and climate

The first stage of the assessment consists on the evaluation of the existing landscape of North Blackpool Pond Masterplan. The field survey will provide topographical, geological, climate and wildlife data that will help to take the assessment to the next stage.

Holyake Avenue Central Square is part of the North Blackpool Pond Trail Park, this presents a landscape of wetland character with numbers of ponds edged by aquatic and marginal plants.

Client

Stakeholders engagement

Weather/atmospheric conditions

Review and revise draft landscape character types and/or areas Revised draft landscape character types and/or areas and outline description

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Charities

CLASSIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION

Describe landscape character types and/or areas

Identify key characteristics

Map landscape character types and/ or areas

FINAL LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT

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APPROVED DOCUMENT B The approved Document B focuses on the means of escape in case of fire in buildings other than dwelling. In the leisure centre building process, the provision of appropriate means of escape must be rigorously considered as mention below: LIFT

FIRE RESISTING ENCLOSED STAIRWAY

Lift forms a protective shaft with fire- resisting construction as mention in section 5.42.b.

PROTECTION OF ESCAPES ROUTES In the aprroved document B statement 4.8 and table 6 says that a minimun width of 1100 metres can serve up to 220 people.

ESCAPE ROUTE 1 (Exit to Central square)

WIDTH OF ESCAPE ROUTE

ESCAPE ROUTES 4 (Exit from restaurants to Holyake square )

In the statement 3.18 and table 4 mentions that the width of escape/exitt door is larger than 850 mm that can serve for 110 people.

MAXIMUM TRAVEL DISTANCE In the approved document B statement 3.35, Table 5 mentions that the maximum distance of travel in small permises with a protected stair with more than one exit stairs is 45m.

STAIRS External Stairs could serves the purpose of escape route as long as the provision meet the requirement.

ESCAPE ROUTE 5 (Exit to tertiary road ) ESCAPE ROUTE 2 (Exit to railway pond trail park)

FIRE EXIT STAIRS ESCAPE ROUTES FIRE EXTINGUISHER DETECTIVE ALARM ESCAPE ROUTE 3 (Exit to railway pond trail park)

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APPROVED DOCUMENT M The approved Document M volume 2 provides guidance for some of the most common building situations and it is made for specific purposes of health and safety, welfare, accessibility and energy conservation.

In addition, the document aims to provide suitable access for people from the entrance point of the building to any car parking that is provided.

ACCESSIBILITY A.Primary entrance from Ryder Street. B.Secondary entrance from Thornton Street.

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DISABLED ACCESS ENTRANCE FROM HOLYAKE AVENUE SQUARE

The primary and secondary entrances of the building are accessed through ramps for the benefit of wheelchair users amd people pushing prams as stated in section 1.19.

As stated in section 1.18b at least one parking bay designed for disabled people should be provided on level ground as close as possible to the main entrance.

SANITARY CONVENIENCE IN EXTENSION TO BUILDINGS OTHER THAN DWELLINGS

DOOR TO ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES In section 2 table 2 mentions that a minimun effective clear width of doors for external doors to buildings used by the general public vary from 1000 mm (new buildings) and 775 mm (existing buildings)

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In the approved document M statement 5.10 a,b,c & h, it mentions that the wheelchair need to be located as close as possible to the entrance and in a similar position each floor. Also, any wheelchair user does not have to travel more than 40 m on the same fldoor. Section 5 statement 5.9 also emphasises that the time needed to reach a wheelchair toilet should be kept to a minimum.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY REFERENCE AND BIBLIOGRAPHY

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PLANTING

FURNITURE

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