A new vision for a Falmouth sea front car park is being put together with the public invited to air their views.
Falmouth’s Place Shaping Board, of which Falmouth Town Council is a partner, has commissioned local architects Lavigne Lonsdale and Cornwall-based Inner Circle Consulting to deliver a new vision and master plan for Church Street Car Park.
The four-acre site, owned by Cornwall Council, has been identified within Falmouth’s Neighbourhood Development Plan as being key to reimagining the town centre.
The project is still in its early phase, with initial scoping work and engagement with the public, businesses, town and Cornwall Councillors, and Cornwall Council. This work will identify various options that key stakeholders will then inform with public input.
Town and Cornwall councillor Jayne Kirkham, chair of Falmouth’s Place Shaping Board, shared, “This project is only in its very early stages, but at its heart, this is about making sure Falmouth town centre has what it needs to thrive and flourish.
The Church Street Car Park site can play an important role in maintaining the vibrancy of the town centre and our local economy. We hope everyone who lives, works or visits Falmouth will meet with the team, look at the options, and share their views.”
Over the last six months, Falmouth Town Council and its partners have overseen the implementation of initiatives designed to make Falmouth town centre safer and even more appealing to residents and visitors alike.
These initiatives include the priority pedestrianisation of Market Street and exploring the possible different uses afforded by Church St Car Park.
Feedback on both these initiatives has been positive. Visitors and residents have reported, for example, feeling safer whilst walking through the centre of town during the day due to the reduced traffic.
Reimagining uses for Church St Car Park has also been well received. This summer, for example, the waterfront car park was repurposed as a scenic venue both for Falmouth Week’s very successful shore side entertainment programme and the renowned Sea Shanty Festival.
Furthermore, local businesses have been encouraged to use the space to offer customers outdoor dining options, helping to move footfall around the town centre over the summer season and support local hospitality providers affected during the pandemic.
The public is encouraged to learn more about the Church Street project and share ideas during engagement events on the following days: • Friday, October 14: 12pm-4pm at Oyster Festival • Saturday, October 15: 10am-4pm at Oyster Festival • Tuesday, October 25: 10-4pm at The Princess Pavilion • Wednesday, October 26: 10am-4pm at Art Gallery/Library lobby • Thursday, October 27: 10am-4pm at The Dracaena Centre
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