Taunton Urban Design Framework - Taunton Deane Borough Council

A Network of SpacesA series of public spaces are created across the towncentre. These spaces serve a variety of functions:French WeirStation RoadGoodlandGardensHigh StreetNew squareFirepoolPriory BridgeEast Street• Arrival points and orientation for visitors.• Settings for important buildings.• Focal points for civic / community activity.Important urban spaces which are in need of improvementinclude Castle Green, Hunts Court, County Hall and St MaryMagdalene. New civic spaces need to be created withinthe Firepool proposals. Smaller urban spaces need to becreated within the retail scheme, whilst key gateways tothe town such as Castle Street and Priory Bridge Road needto be enhanced.Focal spaces along the riverfront are notable by theirabsence, although Firepool and French Weir are importantspaces at either end, and Goodland Gardens provides anattractive space during the day. A series of spaces alongthe river, with appropriate signage, will encouragemovement along this corridor, provide a focal point for keyuses and help visitors orientate themselves within the town.Network of urban spacesNetwork of riverfront spacesTaunton UDF Section 3 Extending The Town Centre27