10. OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRAINTS
Manchester Ship Canal
(cultural)
Manchester Ship Canal
(physical)
Strategic location
(social and economic)
Energy Infrastructure
(visual)
Ecology Park
(environmental)
Limited access
(transport)
11. POLICIES
• National Planning Policy Framework (2012)
• Trafford Local Plan (2012)
• Mediacity UK and Quays Point Planning Guidance (2013)
13. CoreConsultancy’s Principle
To create mixed-use development with different variations in heights and
functions, strengthening the community character and following Policy MC:
UK in relation to Quays Point – Urban form and density
To establish better access to the site via metro link, cycle and pedestrian
paths
To improve the image of the area through high quality design of buildings
and spaces that meets high environmental standards whilst responding to
existing context
To use green infrastructure of links connecting the area together with open
plazas,
To allow maximum view to the water surface, by having the heights of
buildings gradually descend as they get closer to the canal, with buildings
along the perimeter the highest
To provide a range of facilities including shops, local cafes and leisure
opportunities that will bring vibrancy and life to the area and benefit both
new and existing residents and those working in or visiting the area
14. Trafford Wharfside main Zones for development
• Different planning options for the Trafford Wharfside area were formulated
according to the Salford City Council & Trafford metropolitan Borough Council
Planning Guidance and Trafford Local Plan. The options evaluated were hence:
15. Alternative1
• Comprises of low-development scheme of the area (in terms of urban density) with
residential housing, offices, scientific park and leisure activities.
• Some zones are left undeveloped retaining their current functions such as the
industrial businesses in zone C and zones E, F & G near the Ship Canal.
Residence
Legend
Office
Leisure
Science Park
Plaza
Green links
Pedestrian/ Cycle
16. Justification:
• In the first alternative, the scheme tries to respect the neighbouring
context in terms of height and massing but still economically benefit
from the development.
• Further more, zones E, F & G are left undeveloped to retain their
important functions of supplying gas and the satellite dishes.
17. Alternative2
• Covers different area of the site than alternative 1, with zones closer towards the
Manchester ship canal, covering parts of Zones B, C, E, and G.
• The medium development consists of different functions: mixed use, leisure, offices,
residential, plazas, a linking bridge across the other side of the canal and a boulevard
near the canal front.
Residence
Legend
Office
Leisure
Mixed-use
Plaza
Green links
Pedestrian/ Cycle
Boulevard
Bridge
18. Justification:
• Functions such as the boulevard will act as an attraction spot,
reviving the area but the existence of the neighbouring gas tanks,
would obstruct the extension of the boulevard limiting its length and
the noisy trucks accessing the area (zone F)
• The pedestrian bridge, following the recommendation in TP5 policy
(Salford City Council & Trafford metropolitan Borough Council
Planning Guidance) ‘the construction of a new footbridge, linking
Quays Point with Trafford Wharfside’.
19. Alternative3
• Almost the whole Trafford Wharfside area with the exception of certain features
such as the gas supply and ITV building will be utilized, with a denser development
strategy in comparison to the previous two options.
Residence
Legend
Office
Leisure
Mixed-use
Plaza
Green links
Pedestrian/ Cycle
Boulevard
Bridge
20. Justification:
• Different functions radiate from the ship canal covering the area
with offices, mixed-use including hotel apartments, residential
consisting of 1,2,& 3 bedroom apartments (following CS Policy SL2),
leisure activities and innovation park with the scientific building to
strengthen the neighbouring ecological park attracting tourist and
community visits creating an educational hub.
• The integration of sustainable features and mechanisms in the
buildings such as green roofs, Solar panels, etc. to reduce the
negative impacts of the development as much as possible.
23. Coreconsultancy’sDryDocksDistrictMasterPlanvision:
“Aplacewherepeoplechoosetolive,work,relaxandenjoy”
(Sustainableintegratedcommunitystrategy)
The master plan has been developed from the alternatives matrix
described in the previous section. It has been refined and
developed to match the needs and standards of the landowner:
Peel Holdings and Trafford Council.
The development spreads throughout the whole site from zones A to
G on an area of approximately 62 ha. Ranges of facilities are
contained in the area consisting of: mixed use, residential,
commercial, office buildings, a science centre , innovation park ,
and leisure amenities.
24. Dry Docks District MASTER PLAN
Land use
Legend:
Residential & mixed use Commercial & office buildings Science center Leisure
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Boats will not only serve as taxis to and from the
Quays but will also provide links to Liverpool on
occasions.
The proposed Metro link stop is situated next to the Imperial
War Museum. This will provide excellent access to all
amenities on the site and the surrounding area
Core’s new pedestrian plan expresses a sustainable
and ecologically productive ‘green foot’ vision to the
previous industrial area.
bike sharing stations will be placed along pedestrian
routes along which will have dedicated cycling routes.
Legend:
Bus stops
Main accesses to site
Main pedestrian and cycling paths
Zone A: Science center & knowledge park
Zone B: Commercial & Office buildings
Zone C: Mixed use podiums & residential
Zone D: Mixed use podiums & residential
Zone E: Commercial & office buildings
Zone F: Artistic works on gas tanks
Zone G: Leisure & mixed use
(restaurants & recreational activities)
★ Plazas
Transportation
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Site features:
1. Boulevard development towards
waterfront + a connection bridge;
2. Painted gas tanks, aesthetically
appealing;
3. Maximized views of offices towards
canal;
4. Taxi boats;
5. Innovative Science center + innovation
park;
6. Plazas for a pleasant breathing space;
7. Connecting bridges in semi public
spaces between buildings.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7
27. bio-adaptive façade of micro algae
The proposed developments will be in character with the existing infrastructure across the canal in accordance with
MediaCityUKandflushwithITVandtheImperialWarMuseum.Theywillimprovetheurbanfabricoftheareadominating
the skyline of the city creating a remarkable and iconic silhouette.
Roof garden
Green Walls
Geothermal Heating
Rain water harvesting + storage trees
Native trees + Landscaping
Smart & Sustainable urban design
28. Transportation
•(DEFRA) currently has an Air Quality Management Area that monitors NO2 near the
development site. During the operational stages of the developments, there will be no
affect to air quality, as many green and sustainable infrastructures will be developed that
will help enhance the local air environment and possibly improve it.
Air quality
•Future flood projections show a 1 in 100yr flood risk and with current flood protection
barriers the development site will be unaffected. The introduction of Helixors in the canal
will reduce surface run-off from the urban area during construction and operation.
Furthermore, it will help reduce sewage overflows and pollutants that are having a negative
impact on the water quality
Hydrology
+ Flood
risk
•The existing green space on the site is minimal with no known rare or protected fauna.
There are many different bird species present near the canal and the area often has bird
watchers.
Flora &
Fauna
•A network of vacuum pipes will be installed in the housing estates. This smart pneumatic
waste conveyance system will be accompanied by sensors that will track resident’s waste
disposal
Waste
29. Strengths
- Highly innovative
sustainable features
integrated in the
urban design.
- Connected buildings
strengthens the
urban fabric.
- Increased economic
benefits.
- Existing public
transport network.
- Strong accesses to
site (streets, cycling
paths, walkways, taxi
boats, and bridges.
- Helixors reduces
surface runoffs.
- Smart waste
disposal vacuum
pipes in residential
units increases
disposal efficiency.
Weakness
- Limited+ disturbed
boulevard path
towards waterfront.
- Site congestion.
- Increases in car
usage in site could
increase air pollution.
- Vague policies for
the area, with
different guidance.
Opportunities
- Taxi boats increases
site visitors.
- Visually appealing
gas tanks.
- Integrated design
approach increasing
workers satisfaction
& productivity.
-Social & Integrated
community approach
increasing residents
satisfaction &
demand
- Jobs & education
- Maximizing the
potential of the canal
as a key physical
asset.
- Connection to the
ecological park.
Threats
- The disturbance of
birds in site during
construction could
lead to their
migration from the
site.
- Increase in crime
rates.
- Poor conditions of
neighboring sites.
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