Consultation Draft 1 - Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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Fountain Square
The Vision
The historic core of the retail heart, Fountain Square shall continue
to host major events associated with the retail offer and
outdoor markets in addition to civic and sports events. This high
quality environment shall encourage shoppers to dwell in the
area.
Yellow Rock
granite setts*
Key Characteristics
• historic pedestrian feature square
• re-instate water feature and plant room whilst allowing for the
flexibility of outdoor markets and events
• re-design level changes to define routeways and integrate
provision for inclusive access, provide a level plateau for activities
and events and enhance distinctive character;
• allow for peripheral integrated seating to take advantage of
sunny aspects if possible.
• maintain clear views towards Market Square, Crown Bank
and Piccadilly
• provide interface with Market Square and Tontine Square
• maintain space for on-street activities and trading
• frame historic views to Miles Bank
• emphasise strong character of Market Lane
• emphasise architectural frontage to bank through provision of
paved curtillage
• screen views of poor quality facades within the area
• incorporate high quality feature paving, lighting (to include
variable control mechanisms) , signage, street furniture and
public art
• allow for emergency and service goods access
Potteries Centre
Vanga granite*
Dark grey granite*
Lloyds
Bank
Moxon’s Island
Seating
Water jets
Metro Bar
Cafe spill
out
Lloyds Bank
Tontine
Square
Suggested Building Enhancements
• encourage re-cladding to Moxon Island building facade
• encourage enhancements to historic frontages
Metro
Cafe
The
Tontines
* subject to internal approval
Context plan
Illustrative layout plan
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