Gloucester City Council has commissioned urban design specialists Prior + Partners to create the City Centre Masterplan. 

Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the plan will provide a framework for sustainable growth, regeneration and investment in the city over the next 25 years.

Prior + Partners were appointed following a competitive procurement process under the Homes England framework.

The masterplanning specialist was praised for its ‘proven expertise in delivering complex urban strategies, innovative data-driven approach, strong stakeholder engagement methodology, and commitment to social value.’

The London-based practice has provided masterplans to Bristol Temple Quarter, Luton Borough Council and Aylesbury Vale District Council.

Gloucester City Council has received £1.97m from the UKSPF to date, after the council submitted an investment plan identifying the challenges and opportunities facing the city.

Councillor Jeremy Hilton, leader of Gloucester City Council, said: “This masterplan is about creating a thriving city centre for the 21st century and well beyond.

“We’ll be looking at the city as a whole, including lower Eastgate Street area and Northgate Street, which we realise need particular attention.”

The completed masterplan is expected to be published in the new year.

Image: Gloucester City Council

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