BROAD MARSH MASTER PLAN

At the beginning of the Intervening in the city module, We analysed the broad marsh area of Nottingham's city centre as one group and afterwards, with all of the data that had been derived from the site analysis, we progressed to proposing concepts for the redevelopment of the site in smaller groups.
My group comprised of Hauwa Yusuf, Kit Law and Djamel Mestour and myself. Together, we came up with the idea of proposing a vibrant city, the main aim of which was to be able to revitalise this area of Nottingham was in a very passive state. The concept is backed by four principles which are connected to and revolve around each other. The principles were chosen based on the main existing problems  in the site which based on our analysis, we felt had to be improved.
The master plan for the broad marsh redevelopment was then to be designed and  generated from this idea and its principles.

During the analysis stage, we started out by identifying the present areas of social interaction within the site(marked in blue) which were mainly Market square and St. Peters square. With this we concluded that the broad marsh area would benefit from more major sites/squares that encourage social interaction and also the prospects of having a better network of these of spaces.
Another issue with the site was that of connectivity and transportation; the vehicular routes create a big loop around the Coach station which just increases the carbon emissions from the vehicles because this complicated road system could be avoided. Moreover, these routes then define some of the building lines, therefore the buildings act a barrier in which people are denied visual interaction with the rest of the city.
Also illustrated are the historical areas (marked in orange) of the site which, going by the third principle of heritage and conservation, we intended to preserve and promote.

In the master plan, we intervened mostly in the broad marsh shopping centre block by breaking it into smaller units to allow for improved permeability and connectivity. We provided a prominent square where all of the major routes which we proposed meet. The square was proposed to be used for multiple purposes such as gatherings, events, market place to increase the quality of social interaction. It was strategically located at a central area such that there could be both physical and visual connections with the landmarks of the city centre. 

Another major feature of the master plan is the transport hub which is proposed to integrate all modes of public transportation. This was achieved by moving the coach station to the same area as the train station and tram station. This also broke the loop that used to be around the coach station and in doing that created uninterrupted views from station street to the rest of the city centre. It was important to achieve this because that view is what tourists or visitors would experience first after coming out of the station.

Conserving and promoting historical buildings such as Nottingham Castle and St Nicholas church was another objective of this master plan, we proposed having active frontages including retail activities around these areas in order to make them livelier and boost tourism in Nottingham's city centre.

In general, through high quality social interaction, high standard transportation systems and connectivity, Rich heritage conservation and efficient sustainable systems, this master plan was designed to revitalise Nottingham's city centre as a result making Nottingham a vibrant city.