Transport & Masterplanning

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Integrating transport and infrastructure in masterplanning leads to the creation, growth and enhancement of better places for us to live and work. High quality transport design is fundamental to the evolution of communities, and on a larger scale regional, national and international connectivity. It is holistic, scalable, and works on many levels. From airports to footways, transport can be transformational in physical, economic and societal terms.

In our HS2 masterplan for Euston in 2017, we established the framework for future masterplan iterations. We considered how the potential of a significant new transport hub could be realised, and how the negative effects of typical transport infrastructure could be mitigated. This included enabling development within and adjacent to the station as well as connections to destinations and developments across the wider area, and the creation of public open space to benefit station users and the wider community. We facilitated this through extensive engagement with key stakeholders, a consideration of historic and existing context, and other future plans and developments in the area. We recognise that the definition, creation and integration of transport with associated masterplanning is a collaborative exercise that requires listening, analysis and iteration built on consultation.

We understand that transport and associated masterplans are a long-term endeavour. They require vision and collaboration between many parties. Subject to public funding, these project have specific governance and procedures that they must follow to ensure accountability through different stages, assessed on many criteria and not just design. These projects succeed through a strong and clear vision; often an interpretation of how the future physical manifestation of the project (and associated development) may look. It is around the vision that different stakeholders and their particular ambitions,

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opportunities and needs can coalesce into a unified and deliverable framework, which critically retains sufficient flexibility to accomodate changes over time without compromising the original vision.

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1 Gateshead Millenium Bridge 2 Stratford Market Depot 3 Elizabeth Line, Liverpool Street Station