Consultation Draft 1 - Stoke-on-Trent City Council

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY CENTRE PUBLIC REALM STRATEGY
Contents
1: Introduction, Purpose & How to Use 5
2: Summary of Baseline Information
Introduction 10
Planning Policies 10
Proposed Development Schemes 10
Transportation 11
City Centre Distinctiveness 11
Public Spaces 11
3: The Vision 13
4: Strategic Objectives
Development of Strategic Objectives 17
Emphasising Linkages 18
Enhancing Local Distinctiveness 19
The Materials Matrix & Spatial Hierarchy 21
Exceptional Public Realm Quality 21
Sustainable Principles 22
5: Connectivity
The Transport Hierarchy 26
Pedestrian Friendly Streets 26
Sustainable Transport Links 27
Gateways 28
Servicing & Parking 29
6: Spatial Hierarchy
Introduction 32
Spatial Hierarchy 32
Main Squares 33
Other Public Squares 38
Green Spaces 46
Feature Areas 50
Pedestrian Friendly Streets 52
Other Primary Streets 54
Secondary Streets 56
Boulevard Streets 58
Alleyways/Lanes 60
Pedestrian & Cycle Crossing Points 61
Roads & Open Car Parks 62
7: Design Principles
General Design Principles 64
Shop Frontages & Advertising 64
Lighting 65
Hardworks 66
Softworks 68
Signage 69
Street Furniture 70
Public Art 72
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