Taunton Urban Design Framework - Taunton Deane Borough Council

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The Taunton VisionA 21st Century Market TownThe Vision builds on the original work of the TauntonVision Commission* which envisaged ‘a continuallyrejuvenating Taunton, acknowledged nationally as aleading exemplar of a 21st century market town’.Taunton will be a successful business location with itsstrategically located employment sites, distinctive towncentre, sustainable approach to transport and stable,skilled workforce.It will be a visitor destination by virtue of its historic character,vibrant riverfront, specialist retailing, attractive countrysideand nationally recognised sporting facilities, qualities whichcan define a ‘Somerset brand’.It will be a sought after residential location with modernretail and leisure facilities, proximity to countryside, qualityof education and community facilities.The River Tone will be an attractive green corridorlinking French Weir to Firepool, providing secluded openspace for residents and visitors. It will be the setting formajor cultural and civic events and a distinctive location fornew businesses, hotels, bars and restaurants. It willcontinue to be a repository for well struck cricket balls.Above all, Taunton will remain a place for residents,retaining the market town ‘quality of life’ that they value.Human scale of a market townTop: Hidden attractions - Bath PlaceBottom: River at the heart of the townOpposite page: Market town ‘quality of life’*Taunton Vision 2025 and Beyond: Commission Report 20026 The Taunton VisionSection 1Taunton UDF
The Taunton VisionTaunton UDF Section 1 The Taunton Vision7
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