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Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge Regeneration
A
Masterplan for Burnham-on-Sea and Links to Highbridge
 The inclusion
of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge on the South West Regional Development
Agency’s Market and Coastal Towns Initiative represents a unique
opportunity to decide how change might happen in the future - to prepare
a compelling vision for the town. The
‘masterplan’, available by clicking here,
shows how all the streets and spaces within Burnham can be joined together
to create an attractive environment for residents and visitors.
The masterplan could
be implemented via a combination of major ‘one-off’ investment
and by applying higher and consistent standards to normal improvements
carried out by local authorities. In addition development of key sites
can be pursued to bring about an improvement in built form, the creation
of new spaces and investment in the town.
The key site in
this respect is the Somerfields site. Taking forward such projects will
require negotiation with landowners and current users and may take some
years to achieve.
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 The
Three Basic Elements:
The image shown on the right emphasizes the importance of different
parts of the town and suggests ways in which they should fit together.
The three
key elements are: BEACH -
TOWN - STRAND.
If these key
elements are strengthened and enhanced, it is believd that the
image of Burnham as a whole will become clearer and more memorable
whilst its essential identity will be protected.
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The masterplan
includes a wide range of potential projects:
BEACH
Refurbishment
of the pier;
Removal of debris from the beach.
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TOWN
Regeneration
of the town streets using a palette of high quality materials and
design principles;
Creation of a series of public spaces including a space to become
the civic heart of the town;
Regeneration of Marine Cove gardens;
Development of an arts strategy;
Identification of potential key development sites within the town.
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STRAND
Creation of a wonderful linear park along the esplanade;
Refurbishment of the River Brue link to Highbridge. |
The
overall design objectives are:
 Setting standards of design
and quality;
Bringing unity to the
streets and spaces within the town;
Clarifying vehicle and
pedestrian movement and hierarchy;
Creating a more attractive,
diverse and comfortable public realm;
Creating new public spaces,
including a new space to become the civic heart;
Building on local urban
and natural character - Beach - Town - Strand;
Creating a new linear
park;
Strengthening links to
Highbridge and beyond;
Creating a stronger and
more memorable image of Burnham.
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