New details revealed on next phase of major Trent Basin scheme
A new public consultation on the next design phases at the new Trent Basin riverside neighbourhood has been launched.
Developer Blueprint is asking for input and feedback from local residents and businesses in order to influence how the new waterside community will evolve and serve its local communities.
Phase 3 of Trent Basin is already in construction. The following stages will see another 200 homes, plus a new school built at the location over the next few years. Blueprint believes that the design of these phases presents a “unique opportunity to deliver a 21st century living environment that relates to Nottingham’s unique riverside character”.
All the homes will be designed to employ the new construction technologies and provide low carbon energy efficient dwellings.
Sam Veal, chief executive at Blueprint, said: “This consultation will set our vision for the next chapter at Trent Basin and we think it vital to consider what our local community thinks. We are still in the design process and so open to new ideas and thoughts. We intend to provide green sustainable living in contemporary, stylish homes with a lower carbon footprint, but feedback is important to us, particularly when we are considering the shared and green spaces to be incorporated into our plans and uses for the basin inlet itself.
“We aim to create a neighbourhood, that is connected and walkable for school, work and leisure, with shared spaces for meeting neighbours and play. Whilst also forming a community that is living responsibly, enjoying nature and caring for the planet.
“The growing community at Trent Basin has a strong voice through an active Residents Association, which has already shaped future plans for the development. We would like to continue with that integrated approach and reach out to the wider community.
“We are also in discussions with Nottingham City Council, ahead of our planning application, to ensure the technical elements of our design work to their planning guidance and fit with the City’s plans for the wider Nottingham Waterside Regeneration area.”
As part of the consultation, Blueprint has worked with digital engagement specialists Deetu, part of Nottingham based engineers BWB Consulting, to create an interactive consultation site that guides visitors through the outline plans for the development with stunning aerial images, audio commentary and fly-through 360-degree digital flows.
This consultation will close on Wednesday 16 December 2020.
