WMUD

We have been commissioned by the Borough of Pendle in Lancashire, to prepare initial design ideas for a new civic space/urban square in the centre of Nelson and to extend and develop a programme of public realm improvements in the town centre. This work is part of the Regeneration Strategy for Pendle which aims to ‘create and maintain vibrant commercial town centres that support the local economy, attract local people, visitors and new businesses and which form the basis of civic pride and identity‘.

A key element of the study will be public involvement in the development of design ideas for the town centre. Our work has already stimulated much discussion and engaged local people in making decisions about the future of the town centre. This has been achieved through a series of design workshops with the local resident and business community and with key agencies, minority and youth groups.

Our co-consultants are Drew Mackie Associates, Icarus Studio and David Campbell Associates.