UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST

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1 AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK Stage 1 Consultation report Soundings July 2017

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3 AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 SUMMARY Introduction Summary of events & involvement Synopsis of responses 8 CHAPTER 2 BACKGROUND About UCL East About Pool Street West Who is involved 13 CHAPTER 3 CONSULTATION PROCESS Overview Consultation diary Communication & promotion Activities & events 22 CHAPTER 4 FINDINGS Overview Road show feedback Outreach sessions 32 CHAPTER 5 TRACKING CHANGES Introduction 39 CHAPTER 6 NEXT STEPS Overview Consultation timeline Contact us 42 APPENDICES 45 A. Publicity & communications 45 B. Road show materials 49 C. Workshop materials 53 3

4 CHAPTER 01 SUMMARY

5 AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK CHAPTER 1 SUMMARY 1.1 Introduction UCL East and Pool Street West UCL (University College London) is in partnership with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to establish UCL East, a world-class cultural and education destination within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of the Cultural and Education District (CED), an overarching development proposed by LLDC within the Park. UCL East will establish a new university campus for UCL. The Cultural and Education District will form part of the legacy transformation of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park into a new, diverse and vibrant part of London which includes UCL East and the Stratford Waterfront development. The consultation on the masterplan process for UCL East commenced in 2015 and the outline application was submitted in May UCL and the design team are in the process of developing detailed designs for the first phase which includes the Pool Street West and Marshgate sites. Separate planning applications will be made for Pool Street West and Marshgate which form the two components of Phase 1. Community consultation Soundings have been appointed by UCL to carry out community consultation to inform development on Phase 1 of the UCL East. The aims of this process are to: Raise awareness of the project and design development. Gather aspirations and understand key issues with regard to the UCL East Phase 1 - both for the local community and the UCL student and staff community. Be inclusive, accessible, transparent and engaging. Facilitate a variety of different ways for people to get involved. Clearly communicate the feedback from the community to UCL and the design team. Inform the design development. This report documents the activities, findings and outcomes from the first stage of the consultation process for Pool Street West and will inform the Statement of Community Involvement to be submitted as part of a future planning application. 5

6 Chapter 1 Summary 1.2 Summary of events & involvement 1.2 Summary of events & involvement The first stage of public consultation activities took place between May and June 2017, by raising awareness and presenting the initial design for Pool Street West. Feedback was gathered from both UCL community and local community to gain understanding, issues and aspirations. Findings from engagement will test the early design concepts and help inform development of the draft design, which will be consulted upon. During the first stage of consultation, there have been seven different events involving and engaging over 150 people through road shows and outreach sessions. Event information was circulated to over 21,000 local residents, businesses and contacts from the masterplan stage, alongside information available on the project web pages. Thank you We would like to thank all who have participated in the consultation process to date and given their valuable input, ideas and time. We look forward to continuing conversations during the next stage of the consultation process. Consultation timeline CONCEPT DESIGNS MAY 2017 Raising awareness about UCL East Phase 1, and Pool Street West. Understanding key issues & opportunities relating to the project and informing it s development. DETAILED DESIGNS AUTUMN 2017 Presenting detailed designs and responses to issues and opportunities identified in the consultation. Setting out next steps. PRE-SUBMISSION EARLY 2018 Information sharing session to present the final designs. RESERVED MATTERS APPLICATION EARLY 2018 Planning application to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority (LLDC) Feeding into the detailed design Findings from the consultation have been regularly discussed with UCL, LLDC and the design team to help inform the thinking and design development. Below is an overview: Members of the project team attended all consultation events to discuss the project and hear feedback first-hand. Initial findings from events are also fed-back to the wider team shortly after. Dedicated sessions with the project team to present and discuss consultation findings. This report is a record of the process which will ultimately inform the Statement of Community Involvement as part of the planning application. Over the course of the consultation the project team will listen to and wherever possible respond to the views expressed through this consultation, alongside those of key stakeholders and Statutory Consultees. As the design develops we will track how community feedback has influenced the design. OPENING AUTUMN 2020 Scheme opening 6

7 Chapter 1 Summary 1.2 Summary of events & involvement 47 people attended 2 local road shows 68 UCL students and staff engaged at 2 UCL road shows 50 completed feedback forms 120+ comments and suggestions received 21,000 event flyers delivered locally 150+ people engaged in total through Stage 1 events and activities Pool Street West Road show, 17 May - 20 May

8 Chapter 1 Summary 1.3 Synopsis of responses 1.3 Synopsis of responses Overall there has been a positive response to the proposed design scheme. Key areas of feedback have related to identity of the building, approach to accessibility and provision of public spaces and landscape. Feedback All comments have been considered, each categorised by the topic it references. In total we have collected over 120 comments from the feedback form and . Many of the comments were left by respondents who were not previously involved in the masterplan consultation process, as indicated by the results of Question 06 on the feedback form (which can be seen on the following page). Analysing in this way enables a consistent and transparent process to discover particular themes where there is the greatest interest. To the right is a high-level summary of the key messages arising through the first stage of consultation; alongside pie charts on the following page showing the quantitative responses to the feedback forms questions. See Chapter 4 Findings section for more in-depth summary of feedback received. Look and feel: Many of respondents in the written comments agreed that Pool Street West would be a well designed building with a look and feel that is both modern and a good fit within the Park. Respondents commented that the building and approach to the identity was innovative and transparent, encapsulating the spirit of UCL and the Olympic and Paralympic Legacy. Alternatively, a few respondents noted that the building seemed generic and corporate in its look and feel, and was not suitable for a university or as an addition to the Park. Accessibility: There was a general appreciation that the building would be inviting and accessible, especially at the lower levels of the building. Many respondents were excited about the opportunities for engagement and the potential for events and programming to encourage both the UCL community and members of the public into the building. Many of the comments also expressed that the design approach to provide active frontages presenting university activities and engaging passers-by would be well achieved through the proposals. External spaces and landscaping: SUMMARY RESPONSES There were mixed responses regarding the approach to external spaces and landscaping. While the majority of comments related to this topic were positive and excited about the provision and quality of green space, some cited that they could not tell by the proposals if there would be enough biodiversity and outdoor activities. There was a recognition that the plot size is small and that the terrace space and proposed landscaping would provide well designed amenity areas. 8

9 Chapter 1 Summary 1.3 Synopsis of responses 01. How well do you feel the look and feel of the building fits in with the local area? 04. Overall what is your impression of the initial proposals? No answer 2% Poorly 4% No answer 22% 36% Excited Don t know 12% Unexcited 2% 44% Very well Unsure 4% Neutral 12% Well 38% 24% Generally positive 02. Do you think the building is inviting? 06. Were you involved in the previous rounds of consultation for the UCL East masterplan? No answer 4% Not at all 2% 4% Yes No 6% Don t know 6% 52% Yes 37% No Somewhat 30% No answer 59% 03. Do you like the approach to the external spaces / landscaping? 07. Have you found this event informative? No answer 20% Not at all 2% No answer 18% Don t know 6% 54% Yes 82% Yes Somewhat 18% For more details, see Chapter 4 Findings 9

10 CHAPTER 02 BACKGROUND

11 AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK CHAPTER 2 BACKGROUND 2.1 About UCL East The vision The UCL East Site, located on neighbouring sites to the south of the London Aquatics Centre and the ArcelorMittal Orbit, will provide a new campus for University College London, complementing its Bloomsbury Campus. This proposed development represents the largest ever single expansion of UCL since the university was founded nearly 200 years ago. The UCL East Site is envisaged as a new model of how a university campus can be embedded within the local community, as an inviting and inclusive institution. It will also provide world-leading research and education accompanied by entrepreneurship and innovation, fostering new opportunities for the area. The new campus will bring together cross-disciplinary UCL expertise across four key themes: Experiment, Art, Society and Technology (EAST). UCL East will: House new activity not currently offered at UCL s Bloomsbury campus. Serve as a model for a university campus of the future. Provide an outstanding environment for learning and scholarship for students, staff, collaborators and the public. Play a central role in the sustainable development of the Cultural and Education District and east London. The first phase is expected to have up to 3,000 students and 625 staff, including academics and researchers, on site alongside other users and visitors. STRATFORD WATERFRONT UCL EAST Aerial view of UCL East site and Stratford Waterfront 11

12 Chapter 2 Background 2.2 About Pool Street West 2.2 About Pool Street West Pool Street West makes up part of the first phase of UCL East. Pool Street West will feature a range of uses, including student accommodation, academic, retail, community and engagement uses. The design of Pool Street West will foster innovative academic programming, as well as a range of events and activities. Performances, exhibitions, workshops and lectures will contribute to a lively and creative learning atmosphere. The lower levels of the building will also feature a range of retail and food & drink units to cater to both the public and UCL students and staff. OBJECTIVES Pool Street West will seek to: Be distinct and confident, providing an appropriate identity for UCL on the Park. Provide an outstanding environment for learning and scholarship for students, staff, collaborators and the public. Build on and develop the idea of the Fluid Zone on lower levels to encourage the public to access the building through active frontages, a range of activities and events. Encourage approaches from all directions around the site to connect the building to its context and provide navigation. Provide new high quality residences for students. Provide interactive public engagement and exhibition spaces. Achieve long term adaptability, while accommodating the requirements of the first generation of users. Encourage chance interactions of people working in the building to increase social and academic exchange. Accommodate facilities expected to operate on a 24/7 basis. Provide high standard sustainable design throughout the development in social, economic and environmental aspects. Working with young people, UCL s engineering-focused Spark Festival Working with young people, UCL s engineering-focused Spark Festival Bartlett Summer Show Family Day,

13 Chapter 2 Background 2.3 Who is involved 2.3 Who is involved UCL Bloomsbury campus Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park iq, Shoreditch University College London (UCL) Role: Long leaseholder, developer and future occupier UCL was founded in The first English university established after Oxford and Cambridge, UCL was the first to open up university education to those previously excluded from it, and the first to provide systematic teaching of law, architecture and medicine. As London s Global University, UCL is among the world s top universities, as reflected by performance in a range of international rankings and tables. UCL currently has over 38,000 students from 150 countries and over 11,000 staff. UCL s Bloomsbury campus in central London has limited room for growth and UCL East presents a unique opportunity to build an open and accessible new campus pioneering a radical approach to cross-disciplinary working, partnership, collaboration and public engagement. UCL Bartlett and UCL Engineering Sciences are to establish a collaborative space at Here East, the emerging technology hub at the Park. The UCL base at Here East is set to open during 2017 and admit its first students in September. London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) Role: Landowner and developer Formed in April 2012, LLDC s purpose is to use the once-in-alifetime opportunity of the Olympic Games and the creation of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to develop a dynamic new heart for east London, creating opportunities for local people and driving innovation and growth in London and the UK. LLDC is responsible for delivering one of the most important Olympic legacy promises - the long-term planning, development, management and maintenance of the Park and its impact on the surrounding area after the London 2012 Games. It is a Mayoral Development Corporation and works closely with a number of organisations including the Mayor of London, the Greater London Authority, central government, the east London Growth Boroughs, residents in neighbouring local communities, local organisations, businesses and regeneration agencies and national and international sporting, cultural and leisure organisations. Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands (LDS) Role: Design team lead LDS focuses on ways of bringing buildings and spaces together to become successful environments. It has gained an international reputation for the quality of both its architecture and its completed projects in a wide variety of sectors from residential to workplace, urban design and masterplanning, interior design, retail and restaurants as well as education and community buildings. Soundings has been appointed to facilitate the community consultation process. There are also a number of other consultants involved in the project. 13

14 CHAPTER 03 CONSULTATION PROCESS

15 AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK CHAPTER 3 CONSULTATION PROCESS 3.1 Overview Consultation on the UCL East Phase 1 Pool Street West is a three-stage process, involving stakeholders and the community at each key stage of design development. The following is a broad overview of the aims of stages 1-3. This chapter presents all activities and detailed feedback received during Stage 1. Stage 1 Issues, opportunities & design principles The first stage aimed to present the initial design of the proposal and its academic vision to UCL staff and students, local stakeholders and local community, including key groups such as youth. Consultation is focused on gaining an understanding of both UCL and local issues and aspirations for UCL East. Findings from engagement will test the early design concepts and help inform development of the developed design. Stage 2 Design Development Stage 2 will present the developing design approach. The design team will also explore how it will connect and engage with the local area, what uses and activities could there be and its vision for sustainability. Key findings from the first stage of engagement will be presented back, alongside a clear explanation of how the design is responding to the feedback. Stage 3 I Final Draft Proposal Stage 3 will present the final draft proposal through information sharing event, revisiting the key aspirations and issues that have arisen from community consultation to date and provide responses from the design team on how this feedback has helped to inform the plans. 15

16 LONDON STADIUM WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE STRATFORD STATION POOL STREET EAST POOL STREET WEST MARSHGATE For more information on UCL East please visit ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east For more information on the Cultural and Education District please visit queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/ced STRATFORD BROADWAY STRATFORD ST JOHN S SHOPPING CENTRE CHANT STREET LONDON STADIUM WATERWORKS PLACE LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE To get in touch please contact Soundings at: UCLEast@soundingsoffice.com UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST Chapter 3 Consultation process 3.2 Consultation diary 3.2 Consultation diary What has happened so far The first stage of the process has aimed to involve as many people as possible through a variety of ways that are accessible and appropriate for the many communities and stakeholders linked to the project MAY Door-to-door flyer distribution UCL EAST AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN ROAD SHOWS Following consultation on the UCL East masterplan, the UCL East team is now presenting the concept designs for Pool Street West. Pool Street West makes up part of the first phase of UCL East and will feature student accommodation, academic, retail, community and engagement uses for UCL students and staff and the public. Please join us at the road shows to see the initial ideas, meet the project team and share your feedback. DATES AND LOCATIONS STRATFORD QUEEN ELIZABETH BROADWAY OLYMPIC PARK Friday 19 th May Saturday 20 th May 11am - 2pm 11am - 2pm In the public space Waterworks Place adjacent to St John s Adjacent to the on Stratford Broadway play fountain GREAT EASTERN ROAD THE GROVE CARPENTERS ROAD WESTFIELD ROAD 10 MAY Youth Board meeting STRATFORD BROADWAY WEST HAM LANE THORNTON STREET SIDINGS STREET MONTFICHET ROAD WARTON ROAD 21,000 flyers plus s 17 MAY UCL Bloomsbury (South Quad) 7 attendees 37 attendees OUTREACH SESSIONS COMMUNICATION ROAD SHOWS MAY

17 Chapter 3 Consultation process 3.2 Consultation diary 18 MAY UCL Bloomsbury (Main Quad) 20 MAY Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park At Waterworks Place 31 MAY UCLU Sabbatical Officers Walkabout & discussion 31 attendees 20 attendees 5 attendees 19 MAY Stratford Broadway 03 JUNE Legacy Youth Voice workshop 27 attendees 29 attendees JUNE 17

18 LONDON STADIUM WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE STRATFORD STATION POOL STREET EAST POOL STREET WEST MARSHGATE STRATFORD BROADWAY STRATFORD ST JOHN S SHOPPING CENTRE LONDON STADIUM WATERWORKS PLACE LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST Chapter 3 Consultation process 3.3 Communication & promotion 3.3 Communication & promotion UCL website Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website Event flyer distribution area Keeping in touch Websites UCL East has a dedicated web presence within both UCL s and LLDC s websites. Content is regularly updated to inform people about UCL East, latest developments, news, and how to get involved. All public consultation materials were made available online. UCL website: ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east s & flyers In May, approximately 21,000 event flyers announcing the public road shows were delivered to households and businesses surrounding the site. In addition, approximately 600 people who were previously engaged in the masterplan process, including local groups and stakeholders, were ed a copy of the flyer in May. UCL communications UCL has used a range of communication channels to raise awareness of the programme and promote how people can become involved. These have included using the UCL e-newsletters (including TheWeek@UCL to all c.14,000 UCL staff), the main UCL website, the UCL East website, internal events and face-to-face meetings and presentations. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website: QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/ucl-east UCL EAST AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN ROAD SHOWS DATES AND LOCATIONS Following consultation on the UCL East masterplan, the UCL East team is now presenting the concept designs for Pool Street West. Pool Street West makes up part of the first phase of UCL East and will feature student accommodation, academic, retail, community and engagement uses for UCL students and staff and the public. Please join us at the road shows to see the initial ideas, meet the project team and share your feedback. STRATFORD BROADWAY Friday 19 th May 11am - 2pm In the public space adjacent to St John s on Stratford Broadway QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK Saturday 20 th May 11am - 2pm Waterworks Place Adjacent to the play fountain GREAT EASTERN ROAD CHANT STREET THE GROVE CARPENTERS ROAD WESTFIELD ROAD STRATFORD BROADWAY WEST HAM LANE THORNTON STREET SIDINGS STREET MONTFICHET ROAD WARTON ROAD For more information on UCL East please visit ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east For more information on the Cultural and Education District please visit queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/ced To get in touch please contact Soundings at: UCLEast@soundingsoffice.com Event flyer 18

19 Chapter 3 Consultation process 3.3 Communication & promotion Road show, UCL Bloomsbury, 17 May 2017 Road show, Stratford Broadway, 19 May 2017 Road show, Stratford Broadway, 19 May

20 Chapter 3 Consultation process 3.4 Activities & events 3.4 Activities & events Road show in Stratford Broadway Road show at Main Quad of UCL Bloomsbury Road show in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Road shows Road shows were held at both the UCL Bloomsbury campus and locally in Stratford in May The events were aimed to present the first stage of detailed designs for Pool Street West and understand a cross-section of local and UCL student and staff views on the proposals. The events took the form of a mobile exhibition, presenting the concept design boards and allowing those who stopped by to speak with the project team and leave feedback. Road show materials included: Introductory flipbook: This provided information on Phase 1, covering the context of the project and site area and providing an overview of the consultation process. Exhibition boards: 12 exhibition boards covered the academic vision, design objectives and concept designs for Pool Street West, as well as background information on the project. Feedback forms: Visitors to the road shows were given a feedback form to complete and write any comments on the proposals. UCL Bloombury road shows Road shows were held at UCL Bloomsbury in the South Quad and Main Quad on Wednesday 17 May and Thursday 18 May, respectively. Visitors included UCL students and staff as well as the occasional visitor to the campus. The UCL Bloomsbury events were communicated through s to consultees from the masterplan process who wished to remain informed, as well as through UCL e-newsletters and updates on the dedicated UCL East webpages and UCL homepage. Approximately 68 people were engaged and 33 feedback forms were received. Event details 1. UCL Bloomsbury, South Quad Wednesday 17 May I 11am 2pm 2. UCL Bloomsbury, Main Quad Thursday 18 May I 11am 2pm Stratford road shows Local road shows were also held on Stratford Broadway on Friday 19 May and in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Saturday 20 May. These road shows raised further awareness of UCL East and Pool Street West in particular, as well as allowed for local feedback. These events were communicated through 21,000 flyers distributed within the consultation boundary, as well as through s to existing consultees and updates to the dedicated UCL East webpages. Approximately 47 people were engaged and 17 feedback forms were received. Event details 1. Stratford Broadway Friday 19 May I 11am 2pm 2. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Saturday 20 May I 11am 2pm 20

21 Chapter 3 Consultation process 3.4 Activities & events Youth Board session Legacy Youth Voice session UCLU Sabbatical Officers session Outreach Sessions Outreach sessions facilitated in-depth discussion with local youth and UCL student groups. Previous contact had been established with these groups as part of the UCL East Masterplan consultation process. Youth Board session The Legacy Youth Board represents and makes decisions on behalf of the Legacy Youth Voice. The Legacy Youth Board advocates on behalf of the LYV at a strategic level to ensure that the voices of young people are heard by engaging with and giving feedback to LLDC. Members of the project team presented the initial proposals for Pool Street West, followed by group discussion with the Youth Board. For more details please refer to page 32. Event details Date: Wednesday 10 May 2017 Time: 6pm 7.30pm Location: LLDC, 1 Stratford Place, E20 1EJ Attendees: 7x Youth Board members 6x project team members Legacy Youth Voice session The Legacy Youth Voice group is a panel of young east Londoners working alongside the team delivering Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Formed four years prior to the London 2012 Games, the project harnesses young people s interest and enthusiasm, and enables them to make a valuable contribution to the regeneration of east London. The outreach session began with presentations on Pool Street West and related developments, followed by a workshop session and group discussions. Event details Date: Saturday 3 June 2017 Time: 1pm 3pm Location: LLDC, 1 Stratford Place, E20 1EJ Attendees: 29x LYV members 8x project team members UCLU Sabbatical Officers session UCLU Sabbatical Officers are elected to lead the Union (representative body for UCL students) on a full-time basis. The project team took the Sabbatical Officers on a walkabout around the site, which was then followed by a review of the proposals shown at the road show exhibitions and a group discussion. Event details Date: Wednesday 31 May 2017 Time: 11am 1pm Location: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Attendees: 4x Sabbatical Officers 1x UCLU Chief Executive Officer 4x project team members 21

22 Chapter 3 Consultation process 3.5 Community involvement: checking Stage Community involvement: checking Stage 1 Local attendance mapping To the right is a mapping of people who have given us their feedback at the local road shows in Stratford. This, along with the mapping from the Legacy Youth Voice session (see page 35) gives a broad indication of where those engaged are geographically located in relation to the site. Stage 1: 11 mapped 6 off-map It is worth noting that contact details could not always be collected as many people looked through the road show materials without filling in a feedback form or leaving their contact details. Also that UCL participants are a community of interest rather than of proximity to the site so have therefore not been included in the mapping to the right. Road show demographics To check we are speaking with a representative cross-section of the local community, the team kept an observational record of broad age group, ethnicity and gender at the road show events. This provides a basic indication of the groups that have been engaged and allows for comparison against local Census data. It is important to note that the demographics data does not include those engaged with through the outreach sessions and is therefore not representative of the overall Stage 1 process. Below are some of the key observations. 22 There has been a slight under representation of young people under 25 at the road shows, however there has been an ongoing parallel process with young people to ensure this group is represented. There is an under representation of BME groups which will be important to address in the future stages of consultation. Disability was not assessed, however dedicated disability groups are being specifically consulted in the wider process. Note: These figures are taken from the total people that left their contact details or filled in feedback forms at the Stage 1 Local Road Show events. Gender UCL Bloomsbury Road Shows Local Road Shows Average from all Stage 1 Road Shows Ward average Average comparison Male 63% 45% 57% 50% +7% Female 37% 55% 43% 50% -7% Age Under 25 25% 19% 24% 35% -11% % 23% 28% 34% +6% % 30% 28% 17% +11% Over 55 25% 28% 19% 13% -6% Ethnicity POOL STREET WEST STAGE 1 ROAD SHOW DEMOGRAPHICS White 63% 68% 75% 46% +29% BME 37% 32% 25% 54% -29% Note: Categories and Ward data taken from the 2011 Census. All figures rounded to the nearest whole number, as such there may be a small discrepancy of 1%. *The demographics table does not include those we engaged with through outreach sessions. For more information on the outreach sessions please refer to pages

23 Chapter 3 Consultation process 3.5 Community involvement: checking Stage 1 View towards the UCL East site, looking south over Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 23

24 CHAPTER 04 FINDINGS

25 AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK CHAPTER 4 FINDINGS 4.1 Overview The Pool Street West Stage 1 events have narrowed in on the UCL East project to raise awareness of the detailed design process, introduce the design principles and initial concept designs for the building and gather feedback from both the local and UCL community. The road show followed the form of a mobile exhibition which introduced the project team and presented the academic vision, history and context of the site, community involvement from the masterplan process, how the masterplan shaped the concept designs and finally the concept designs and plans for the building. Outreach sessions featured presentations and walkthroughs from the team followed by in-depth discussion with local youth and UCLU Sabbatical Officers. The feedback and findings on the following pages have been gathered from the road shows, outreach sessions with the Youth Board, Legacy Youth Voice and UCLU Sabbatical Officers and ed comments. The following materials were used to collect feedback: Feedback forms Outreach session tablesheets and recordings 25

26 Chapter 4 Findings 4.2 Road show feedback 4.2 Road show feedback Stakeholder category 50 feedback forms were received in total. Of those, 66% were from the UCL community and 34% from the local community. 55% of those who attended the UCL road shows and left feedback forms were students, 39% staff, 3% visitors and 3% unknown. 65% of those who attended the local road shows were residents within the distribution boundary. 12% of the local road show attendees were visitors, 6% unknown and 18% were UCL students, so there is a small amount of crossover in the feedback. LOCAL COMMUNITY UCL COMMUNITY 34% 66% Were you involved in the previous rounds of consultation (including viewing any online materials) for the UCL East masterplan? LOCAL COMMUNITY UCL COMMUNITY 18% YES 3% 59% NO 82% 23% NO ANSWER 15% Have you found this event informative? LOCAL COMMUNITY UCL COMMUNITY 76% YES 85% 0% NO 0% 24% NO ANSWER 15% 26

27 Chapter 4 Findings 4.2 Road show feedback Road show, UCL Bloomsbury, 17 May

28 Chapter 4 Findings 4.2 Road show feedback Q1: How well do you think the look and feel of the building fits in with the local area? How would you describe its identity? How well does it express itself as part of a university in the Park? LOCAL COMMUNITY UCL COMMUNITY 59% VERY WELL 36% 29% WELL 43% 6% DON T KNOW 15% 6% POORLY 3% 0% 0% NOT AT ALL NO ANSWER 0% 3% Analysis*: The majority of respondents found the development appropriate within the local context, with 88% of the local community and 79% of the UCL community selecting either 'very well' or 'well' on the tick-box question. Additional written comments received included recommitments of support and recognition of the contemporary, green and open characteristics of the development. Other comments focused on the potential impact of the tall structures at ground level and the need for activities which would allow the local community to engage with the new campus. Overall it was agreed that the building would fit well within the local environment with both the UCL and local communities recognising the vision for UCL to deliver a modern structure. There were some concerns regarding a perceived corporate style of the building as well as its height, but the general response was positive. Only 6% of the local community and 3% of the UCL community considered that the building would fit 'poorly' within the local context. Some written feedback suggested that the exhibition materials did not provide enough context to determine how UCL East would fit in. *35 respondents left written feedback; a total of 11 comments were collected from the local community and 24 comments from the UCL community. 28

29 Chapter 4 Findings 4.2 Road show feedback Q2: Do you think the building is inviting? The building is designed to provide active frontages with the university activities visible from the surrounding streets to inform and engage people. How well does it achieve this? LOCAL COMMUNITY UCL COMMUNITY 82% YES 36% 6% SOMEWHAT 43% 6% DON T KNOW 6% 0% NO 9% 6% NOT AT ALL 0% 0% NO ANSWER 6% Analysis*: The majority of respondents from the local community answered positively that the building would be inviting. Written comments supported this, with local respondents citing the accessibility of the ground floor levels of the building and the potential for events to invite people into and around the building. 36% of respondents from the UCL road shows answered 'yes', while '43%' answered somewhat. Suggestions were made to encourage local residents to attend UCL events and talks and to provide interactive experiences for the public. Some of the written feedback from the UCL community expressed that the height and style of the towers seen as too 'officelike' wouldn't fit into the context of the Park, other written feedback appreciated the openness created by the large-format windows. *31 respondents left written feedback; a total of 10 comments were collected from the local community and 21 comments from the UCL community. 29

30 Chapter 4 Findings 4.2 Road show feedback Q3: Do you like the approach to the external spaces / landscaping? The design seeks to provide space for outside activities and green areas. How well does the building achieve this? LOCAL COMMUNITY UCL COMMUNITY 65% YES 49% 6% SOMEWHAT 24% 0% DON T KNOW 9% 0% NO 0% 6% NOT AT ALL 0% 23% NO ANSWER 18% Analysis*: Overall the respondents agreed that the external spaces and landscape design takes the right approach at both lower and terrace levels of the building. The written comments indicate that both local respondents and UCL respondents see the outdoor spaces as inclusive and an appropriate environment for relaxation. Written comments from the UCL community supported the terrace space and links to green infrastructure around the Park. A few respondents from UCL cited that there was not sufficient detail with regard to external spaces and landscaping. The majority of written feedback from the local community was very positive, with comments praising high quality green space and an aesthetically pleasing and well thought out approach. *25 respondents left written feedback; a total of 9 comments were collected from the local community and 16 comments from the UCL community. 30

31 Chapter 4 Findings 4.2 Road show feedback Q4: Overall what is your impression of the initial proposals? LOCAL COMMUNITY UCL COMMUNITY 19% EXCITED 27% 50% GENERALLY POSITIVE 31% 6% NEUTRAL 15% 0% UNSURE 6% 0% UNEXCITED 0% 25% NO ANSWER 21% Analysis*: There were favourable responses regarding the proposals overall with 69% of the local community and 58% of the UCL community responding positively. Written comments varied as well with no predominant themes emerging from the 13 completed forms. 25% of local respondents and 21% of UCL respondents did not answer the question, corresponding to the low number of written comments. Of those that did leave comments, the overwhelming majority were positive and supportive of the scheme. Exhibition attendees from both the local community and UCL considered the development a positive addition to the area. Although some of the respondents commented that the building opening date seems a long way off, others expressed excitement over the development. *13 respondents left written feedback; a total of 5 comments were collected from the local community and 8 comments from the UCL community. 31

32 Chapter 4 Findings 4.3 Outreach sessions 4.3 Outreach sessions A number of outreach sessions were held during the first stage of consultation. These were targeted towards groups who may not otherwise engage in the general consultation process, including youth groups and the student body. The following groups were involved in the masterplan consultation process and there is a desire to continue to engage with them throughout the detailed design process. To the right and on the following pages is a summary of the key findings from these sessions. Youth Board The session started with an overview on the UCL East masterplan and an update on the Cultural and Education District. The project team introduced the academic vision of UCL East and the initial proposal for Pool Street West, including how LDS have taken elements from the masterplan, approach to access, public realm, uses and providing spaces for the student accommodation. Event details: Date: Wednesday 10 May 2017 Time: 6pm 7.30pm Location: LLDC, 1 Stratford Place, E20 1EJ Attendees: 7x Youth Board members 6x project team members Some of the comments reflected their understanding and experiences as university students themselves and previous involvement on the UCL East masterplan process, including: Generally a well thought design with efficient use and fluidity of spaces. Some felt that the building does not look like a university and instead reflects an office building or block of flats. Feedback on the academic vision was generally positive and offers a forward thinking approach. The group generally agreed that the design considers the surrounding context without being overshadowed by the buildings and landmarks of the Park. Some feedback suggested that the residential towers blended in with the tall office and residential buildings in the surrounding area. There was a feeling that an activated and lively environment within and around the building would help to establish the identity of the new campus and help set it apart. Positive feedback was given on the landscape, in particular the terrace. It is one of the key features in the scheme which should be celebrated, to ensure it s a special place for the students and that the space does not feel overpowered by the residential towers above. There was a suggestion to provide a clear path and entry point into the terrace from the outdoors for ease of public access, accompanied by discussion on whether the terrace should feel like a semi-private space or not. 32

33 Chapter 4 Findings 4.3 Outreach sessions The balance between private and public spaces was further discussed. Having one entrance offers security for students living above although having a separate residential entrance was suggested to control overcrowding during the busy hours as well as provide students with an easier and more efficient way to access their residences and services. There should be more activities and shops concentrated towards the north of the site; the building should be very visible from this side of the Park. It was also agreed that holding events would encourage more public engagement. Photos from the session 33

34 Chapter 4 Findings 4.3 Outreach sessions Legacy Youth Voice The session started with presentations from LLDC and UCL, giving an overview on Cultural and Education District developments, what a university is, the UCL East vision and the planning process. Following the presentations, an icebreaker activity was held to kickstart the workshop session. Each LYV member identified on a big map where they lived, studied and hung out. The group then gathered around the model while the design team from LDS introduced the proposal for Pool Street West. They then got into small groups to discuss and gave feedback on the proposal. The feedback was shared to the whole group at the end of the session. Event details: Date: Saturday 3 June 2017 Time: 1pm 3pm Location: LLDC, 1 Stratford Place, E20 1EJ Attendees: 29x LYV members 8x project team members The following is a summary of the main areas of discussion: Positive feedback generally on the approach to design. Modern and contemporary design is welcome with developed colour palette for the buildings. Many raised issues around antisocial behaviour and how to ensure security is maintained. Encourage more public activities and interaction including seminars and incorporate nature in the building. Signage will help. The balance between private and public spaces was discussed. Public visibility is important however need to consider not interfering with students and staff working. Identity should be stronger so that people know that it s UCL. Some suggested adding a bridge between the two buildings will help create a better link. The use of glass was well received, it makes the place inviting, spacious and the visibility of learning and making spaces encourage motivation for young people. More cycle parking stations are needed. Some were concerned whether the buildings being close to the railway lines will be affected by noise. Consider facilities for students such as healthcare and 24/7-operated library. The building should be energy efficient. Some suggested controlled lighting system through security cards. Some were concerned whether other developments around the site will overshadow the building. There was a discussion over whether the building would fit in or stand out and a few assertions that the architecture and identity should match UCL s uniqueness and creative offering. Photos from the session 34

35 Chapter 4 Findings 4.3 Outreach sessions Results of the icebreaker activity ADD LIVE / WORK / STUDY DIGITIZED MAP KEY Live (22 mapped, 4 off map, 1 unknown) Study (23 mapped, 5 unknown) Hang out (27 mapped, 2 off map, 2 unknown) 35

36 Chapter 4 Findings 4.3 Outreach sessions UCLU Sabbatical Officers The project team took the Sabbatical Officers on a walkabout from Stratford tube station to the site, stopping at key points to explain the proposal. After the walkabout the team went through the exhibition boards from the road show followed by a group discussion. Event details: Date: Wednesday 31 May 2017 Time: 11am 1pm Location: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Attendees: 4x Sabbatical Officers 1x UCLU Chief Executive Officer 4x project team members Key discussion points are summarised below: Montfichet Road is not pleasant to walk along but the site is easily accessible from Stratford station. Needs a stronger identity as a university and stand out in the Park. The design of the building is too corporate and too sanitised although it could work better with other phases of UCL East. The building will feel isolated with other phases undeveloped. Similar to the front Quad in Bloomsbury campus, visibility is important to pull people in. The atrium has potential but there should be a central location or a hub within the building. Encourage more community engagement with the wider public considering where the site sits. Student experience is important. The terrace has a real opportunity for students to hold clubs and societies. It should be kept as a special place for students to encourage academic experience and spirit of the campus. Photos from the session 36

37 Chapter 4 Findings 4.3 Outreach sessions Walkabout session, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 31 May

38 CHAPTER 05 TRACKING CHANGES

39 AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK CHAPTER 5 TRACKING CHANGES 5.1 Introduction Throughout the Pool Street West detailed design consultation process, the project team will listen to, record and wherever possible respond to feedback from the local and UCL community. Alongside the public consultation process, the project team will also be consulting with key stakeholders (such as LLDC s BEAP and Quality Review Panels), as well as with Statutory Consultees (such as National Grid). The first stage of consultation in the detailed design process has provided an initial understanding of particular interests and concerns, however it will be necessary to continue gathering feedback in the subsequent consultation stages in order to form a more coherent picture of the key views and issues from a wide cross-section of the local community and UCL students and staff. As the design develops, future reports will track the design development alongside the feedback received to show how the proposals are responding to consultation. 39

40 CHAPTER 06 NEXT STEPS

41 AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK CHAPTER 6 NEXT STEPS 6.1 Overview This report provides a summary of events, findings and community involvement from the first stage of consultation on the Pool Street West detailed design process. Early on in the detailed design process, UCL and project architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands reviewed relevant feedback from the masterplan stage to help inform the Stage 1 concept proposals. The project team will continue this approach to help shape future iterations of the detailed designs, and will respond to feedback where appropriate. The following points are recommendations for the next stage of detailed design and consultation to help address key issues and feedback from Stage 1: Continue to reflect the identity of UCL East as an innovative and inclusive university campus through the design and architecture of the building. Further consider the balance between privacy for students living in the residential units and public access, particularly in regard to entrances into the building and terrace. Provide more information on the approach to sustainability and the integration of ecology and biodiversity. Continue to develop the academic vision and introduce the future academic users of the building. Explore how Pool Street West will work with Marshgate 1 to provide a complimentary and unified first phase of UCL East. The next stage of consultation will be held in Autumn 2017, and will present detailed designs for Pool Street West alongside the concept designs for Marshgate Phase 1. If you would like to be directly informed as the project progresses, please contact us using the details on the next page. 41

42 Chapter 6 Next steps 6.2 Consultation timeline 6.2 Consultation timeline 6.3 Contact us Soundings are working to help ensure that the consultation process is inclusive and open to all. The next stage of the consultation will present back the consultation findings to date and developed designs before the planning submission. We will continue to raise awareness of the project and ensure we can keep all interested parties informed and involved. At each stage of consultation, we will identify any sectors of the community who may not have engaged fully and will carry out dedicated outreach to ensure these groups have an opportunity to be involved. CONCEPT DESIGNS MAY 2017 Raising awareness about UCL East Phase 1, and Pool Street West. Understanding key issues & opportunities relating to the project and informing it s development. DETAILED DESIGNS AUTUMN 2017 Presenting detailed designs and responses to issues and opportunities identified in the consultation. Setting out next steps. PRE-SUBMISSION EARLY 2018 Information sharing session to present the final designs. To ask any questions or to let us know you would like to receive future updates, please contact the UCL East team at Soundings on: UCLEast@soundingsoffice.com Soundings 148 Curtain Road London EC2A 3AT You can also keep up to date on the web by visiting either: UCL website ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/ ucl-east RESERVED MATTERS APPLICATION EARLY 2018 Planning application to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority (LLDC). OPENING AUTUMN 2020 Scheme opening. 42

43 Chapter 6 Next steps 6.2 Consultation timeline Legacy Youth Voice workshop, 3 June

44 APPENDICES

45 AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK APPENDICES A. Publicity & communications 45 B. Road show Materials 49 C. Workshop Materials 53

46 Appendices Next steps A. Publicity & Communication A. Publicity & Communication A1. Flyer advertising Pool Street West road show UCL EAST AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN ROAD SHOWS DATES AND LOCATIONS Following consultation on the UCL East masterplan, the UCL East team is now presenting the concept designs for Pool Street West. Pool Street West makes up part of the first phase of UCL East and will feature student accommodation, academic, retail, community and engagement uses for UCL students and staff and the public. Please join us at the road shows to see the initial ideas, meet the project team and share your feedback. STRATFORD BROADWAY Friday 19 th May 11am - 2pm In the public space adjacent to St John s on Stratford Broadway QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK Saturday 20 th May 11am - 2pm Waterworks Place Adjacent to the play fountain WESTFIELD ROAD WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE STRATFORD STATION GREAT EASTERN ROAD STRATFORD BROADWAY THE GROVE CARPENTERS ROAD WATERWORKS PLACE LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE LONDON STADIUM POOL STREET EAST POOL STREET WEST MARSHGATE STRATFORD SHOPPING CENTRE CHANT STREET STRATFORD BROADWAY ST JOHN S WEST HAM LANE LONDON STADIUM THORNTON STREET SIDINGS STREET MONTFICHET ROAD WARTON ROAD For more information on UCL East please visit ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east For more information on the Cultural and Education District please visit queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/ced To get in touch please contact Soundings at: UCLEast@soundingsoffice.com

47 Appendices Next steps A. Publicity & Communication A2. UCL East website feature 47

48 Appendices Next steps A. Publicity & Communication A3. Road show pop-up event flyer distribution boundary 48

49 Appendices Next steps UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST B. Road Show Materials B. Road Show Materials B1. Pool Street West exhibition boards UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE MAY WELCOME TO THE ROAD SHOW UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE MAY THE TEAM UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE MAY ACADEMIC VISION & ACTIVITIES UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON LIFSCHUTZ DAVIDSON SANDILANDS OFFERINGS AND ACTIVITIES BRINGING THE ACADEMIC VISION TO LIFE WELCOME TO THE CONCEPT DESIGN ROAD SHOW The design of Pool Street West will foster innovative academic programming, as well as a range of events and activities. Performances, exhibitions, workshops This exhibition presents the initial ideas for the detailed design of Pool Street West. and lectures will contribute to a lively and creative learning atmosphere. The academic vision for UCL East is deliberately innovative and ambitious. Pool Street West will house the Future Living Institute, which will explore global challenges such as planetary sustainability, understanding nature, environment and urbanisation, global communications, and social inclusivity. It will be truly multi-disciplinary and the first time UCL has created an institute cutting across five faculties. The lower levels of the building will also feature a range of retail and food & drink units to cater to both Pool Street West makes up part of the first phase of UCL East, the largest single expansion of UCL since its foundation. UCL East will be an inclusive world class university campus, breaking down traditional barriers to inspire the free exchange of ideas and knowledge. The Future Living Institute aims to overcome the conventional barriers between research, education, enterprise and public engagement. the public and UCL students and staff. The Quad and Wilkins Building, UCL Bloomsbury UCL was founded in 1826 and was the first to open up university education to those previously excluded from it, and to provide teaching of law, architecture and medicine. As London s Global University, UCL is among the world s top universities, as reflected by performance in a range of international rankings and tables. UCL currently has over 38,000 students from 150 countries and over 11,000 staff. Pool Street West will feature a range of uses, including student accommodation, academic, retail, community and engagement uses. It will comprise: Oxo Tower Wharf LONDON LEGACY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands (LDS) have gained an international reputation for the quality of both its architecture and its completed projects in a wide variety of sectors. LDS have designed buildings of a similar nature to Pool Street West, including JW3, an award-winning community centre in London, University of Birmingham Indoor Sports Centre, and iq Shoreditch, a mixed-use scheme of student housing, hotel and offices. LDS have worked with the Coin Street Community for 30 years to build affordable housing and public amenities. The Experimental Engineering Labs, which will provide new academic activities covering a wide range of unique and innovative fields of study. A centre for Robotics & Autonomous Systems will offer the opportunity to build robots from the nano to large scale and model their environments. SOUNDINGS Cafés, canteens and social study areas The Global Disability Innovation Hub, which will bring together cutting edge technology and lived experience. Academics, innovators, corporates and the local community will explore disability from a new perspective. Exhibition and engagement spaces The Culture Lab, which will offer teaching, research and engagement spaces, underpinned by new programmes in making, media, conservation & heritage, and public history. Facilities at Pool Street West will include an object-based learning laboratory and a London Memory Archive. View towards the south of the Park UCL East masterplan public workshop LLDC seek to use the opportunity of the London 2012 Games and the creation of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to change the lives of people in east London and drive growth and investment in London and the UK, by developing an inspiring and innovative place where people want and can afford to live, work and visit. Artist's impression of a view looking from the southwest corner of the site Pick up a feedback form to share your views on what you've seen. Please return this form to a member of the team or in the box provided. Nature-Smart Cities Labs, which will be a research and teaching centre, focusing on three key themes: enhancing biodiversity of cities; understanding urban ecosystem services & wellbeing benefits; and engaging urban populations with their natural environment. Flexible spaces for performance, screenings and lectures The Urban Room, as part of the Global Future Cities Co-Labs, which will be a major public and community space, hosted by urban academics from across UCL, for debating the past, present and future of London. The Co-Labs will provide opportunities for the application of knowledge towards the improvement of human settlements worldwide. A number of technical consultants are also involved in the project, including: Alternatively, submit your completed feedback form via or post by Friday 26 May For contact details, please see board 12. ATELIER 10 TYRENS Sustainability / fire / services Transport consultants PEOPLE FRIENDLY DESIGN Accessibility consultants UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE Soundings led community engagement on the UCL East masterplan process and will continue their role as public engagement consultants into Phase 1 of the detailed design stage. The company has worked on a diverse range of projects in the built environment, including the Olympic Park Masterplan, the Canada Water Masterplan and Kings Cross Central. Soundings will continue to be an impartial member of the team, liaising with the local and UCL community on the design proposals as they evolve to ensure the best fit possible. MAY ABOUT THE SITE DELOITTE KIM WILKIE Landscape architect AECOM Cost management WSP Project management AKT II Survey Plan THE ECOLOGY CONSULTANCY Ordnance Structural engineer Ecologist Published 1955 Source map scale - 1:10,000 Planning consultants The historical maps shown were reproduced from maps predominantly held at the scale adopted for England, Wales and Scotland in the 1840`s. In 1854 the 1:2,500 scale was adopted for mapping urban areas; these maps were used to update the 1:10,560 maps. The published date given therefore is often some years later than the surveyed date. Before 1938, all OS maps were based on the Cassini Projection, with independent surveys of a single county or group of counties, giving rise to significant inaccuracies in outlying areas. In the late 1940`s, a Provisional Edition was produced, which updated the 1:10,560 mapping from a number of sources. The maps appear unfinished - with all military camps and other strategic sites removed. These maps were initially overprinted with the National Grid. In 1970, the first 1:10,000 maps were produced using the Transverse Mercator Projection. The MAY revision process continued until recently, with new editions appearing every 10 years or so for urban areas. UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE Workshops and programming for all ages INVOLVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE MAY THE MASTERPLAN Map Name(s) and Date(s) OVERALL IMPRESSION OF THE MASTERPLAN* *FROM STAGE 3 OF THE MASTERPLAN CONSULTATION (SUMMER 2016) Unexcited 1% Excited 36% Unsure 2% Neutral 7% The four stages of consultation helped gather N 1955 historical map of the UCL East site (boundary outlined in purple line) the National Grid transmission tunnel, enclosed by a concrete wall. Two deep tunnels containing An overview of the key elements of the masterplan is Historical Map - Slice A Since summer 2015, over 4,800 people were engaged in total through 49 events including public exhibitions, pop-up events, local schools & youth workshops, public workshops, stakeholder events and outreach sessions. Generally positive 46% presented below: 82% of the 159 people who left feedback were excited or positive about the plans. HEADLINE FINDINGS FROM THE MASTERPLAN CONSULTATION PROCESS* *RELEVANT TO THE DETAILED DESIGN PROCESS RKS WO WATER Park and its neighbourhoods after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ER RIV R CITY MILL Order Details RIVE N Aerial view of Pool Street West and Pool Street East before the Games (boundary highlighted in purple), image courtesy of Philip Lane Photography THE CURRENT SITE WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY W es tfi el Masterplan Stage 1 'Planting Ideas' Pop-up, 3 Mills Studios, summer 2015 nu STRATFORD CENTRE River NT ON STRE ET Workshop with School 21, November 2015 Masterplan Event, July 2015 LONDON STADIUM te en ton WESTERN BANK et POOL STREET WEST PLOT 1 PLAZA h St Hig tfor d ra CARPENTERS ROAD N RO AD St WARTO WESTERN BANK Masterplan presented in November LANE Masterplan Stage 3 public exhibitions, summer 2016 PLOT 4 THE Wick Lane 2 A1 PUDDING MILL LANE STATION t Stree MARSHGATE TERRACE Have high standards of design for the buildings and landscape. It's important to merge with the rest of the Park and its naturalistic expression. The architecture should stand out without competing with the surrounding built environment. STRATFORD STATION PUDDING MILL ALLOTMENTS PLOT 2 PLOT 3 re et re et St ng s di MONTFICHET ROAD E Si POOL STREET WEST PUDDING MILL LANE STATION AD ad EN Ro OM PR d Roa n Thorn The waterways and green landscape are the site s strongest assets. How does UCL East connect to these features? rs SIDINGS STREET to n St to orn Th rp W ar POOL STREET EAST et re 1 POOL STREET EAST Ca MARSHGATE Stre RIVER RK S LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE RW O OR W AT E TH MARSHGATE STRATFORD STATION ad Pool ad Bro MIL River City Mill River Lee Navigation Riv er Lea Old r VER L RI CITY Connect UCL Tel: East academics and 9952 activities Fax: 0844and to the local environment provide Web: opportunities for young people studying around the site to access. Have inclusive, involving inviting public A Landmark Information Group Service v49.0and 15-Aug-2016 Pagespaces 13 of 24that embrace learning and exchange for all. er iv ve POOL STREET EAST POOL STREET WEST Street rnton rs Ro LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE City Mill s Ri rk wo ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT Tho ente STRATFORD WATERFRONT sr rk wo er at W er at W LONDON STADIUM Carp be balanced with security needs and the expectations of students and staff. LONDON STADIUM on Roa ch M et tfi on M 3D aerial view of the UCL East masterplan Make public areas distinct from the private Str ee t al W LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE heart of UCL East, defined by the buildings around it and linked to the Promenade and the Terrace. Both Pool Street sites and the southwest of Plot 3 on Marshgate will include student accommodation above the lower levels. gs d or tf ra St w ay Ca Un The Plaza will be a vibrant public space and the THE LANE k l na n io rd fo He The Promenade will form an arrival space for UCL East and help promote connectivity within the Park. UCL East, Stratford, London student and staff areas. Access should STRATFORD STATION d Ensure there is good wayfinding from key access routes and strong gateways to mark entrances. Members of the public coming from any direction should feel empowered to walk into the university buildings _1_ & 3971 UCL East , AActivate the site with events and activities for both the local community and UCL 5.39 students and staff safe and secure environment which is promoted via lighting, visual connectivity, overlooking from active areas and strong sightlines. Sid in e Order Number: Customer Ref: National Grid Reference: Slice: Site Area (Ha): Search Buffer (m): Site Details Ave STRATFORD WATERFRONT rt 1 2 Throughout the public realm, seek to ensure a The Legacy Communities Scheme (LCS) planning application, which was approved in September 2012, is the overarching scheme developed to guide the long-term development of Queen Elizabeth Olympic d Thornton Street, facing northeast along Pool Street West Carpenters Road and the south of the Park. power lines cross the site and these constrain the foundations to a large extent. HACKNEY WICK STATION The concept of the Fluid Zone on the lower levels (see orange-green gradient tone on the image to the right) will seek to encourage movement through the buildings, inviting the public into the campus. Active frontages along key routes will connect UCL East to d respond accordingly in the masterplan. The wider site was developed prior to 2012 for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Immediately to the south is the head house for spaces. aspirations and understand key issues both for the local community and UCL students & staff and vacant area of land to the south including the UCL East site. From the end of the 20th century until the early 2000s the site was used as a scrap yard. The UCL East masterplan has informed the outline planning application which sets a framework for the overall distribution of building heights and blocks, the amount of floorspace, building uses and links to et Ro a Candle Works, Varnish Works, Oil and Chemical works and Hudson s Bay Fur and Skin works) occupied a 1 MASTERPLAN PRINCIPLES No answer 8% ch CONSULTATION TO DATE Consultation on the UCL East masterplan started in summer 2015 to raise awareness about the project and engage with the local community. tfi A HISTORY OF THE AREA In 1868 the area was largely agricultural. Adjacent uses included a gasworks, brick field, spinning mill and nearby railways on the embankment. By 1893 a number of light industrial premises (Victoria Oil and N eld irfi Fa ad Ro 49

50 EAT + DRINK RELAX CHAT GATHER share ARTISTS OBSERVE WORK TAKE PART LECTURES EXHIBITION TALKS SPACE SHOW SHOP browse Plan of Pool Street West representing the Fluid Zone on lower levels Ground floor Mezzanine First floor Second floor and terrace Third to twelfth floor Key approach from Pool Street / Montfichet Road intersection EXHIBITION SPACE KEY Exhibition space Lecture theatre Offices / workshops Retail Pool Street West in section from the south (the yellow and red tones represent the Fluid Zone) Key approach from northeast along Thornton Street Key approach from Pool Street into the Making Yard exhibition space lecture theatre offices retail retail foyer space offices workshop making yard KEY Public access Staff and student access Cyclists Large service vehicles / blue badge parking Residents Light service vehicles / (possible entrance) blue badge parking Concept of the towers floating above the lower levels Rounded corners help to mitigate wind conditions and maximise views Facade permeability Horizontal banding for internal flexibility Shading aims to counter balance between daylight penetration, solar protection and minimum heat losses KEY Ground Nfloor access points Visually transparent and physically permeable Visually transparent, potential to be physically permeable Visually and physically impermeable Tower ends with communal spaces and special treatment Glazing applied Current concept design of the exterior view from Thornton Street Communal areas within the student accommodation with views of the Park Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Landscape in Hampshire by Kim Wilkie Concept sketch by Kim Wilkie *The terrace level is located 3 storeys above ground level with the residential towers situated above View from the northwest, with Park landmarks in the foreground View from the northwest, to the right of the London Aquatics Centre View from Sidings Street facing northwest View from Thornton Street facing east View from Waterworks River facing southeast Key Staircase connecting the lower levels Main entrance from Thornton Street Section showing the lower levels with the Waterworks River to the west KEY PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 Study bedrooms (pictured) are clustered around communal areas Masterplan Stage 3 public exhibition, summer 2016 UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST Appendices Next steps B. Road Show Materials B1. Pool Street West exhibition boards UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE 07 POOL STREET WEST DESIGN PROCESS MAY 2017 UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE 08 CONCEPT DESIGNS MAY 2017 UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE 09 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT MAY 2017 THE DETAILED DESIGN PROCESS Following the submission of the outline planning application, UCL intend to submit planning applications for the detailed design of buildings and landscaping associated with the various phases of the masterplan. These are called Reserved Matters applications and will be formally submitted following the determination of the Outline Planning Application for the masterplan (see phasing diagram on board 12). The first 'Reserved Matters' application to be submitted will be for Pool Street West, anticipated early PHASE 1 OBJECTIVES Pool Street West will seek to: Be distinct and confident, providing an appropriate identity for UCL on the Park. Provide an outstanding environment for learning and scholarship for students, staff, collaborators and the public. Build on and develop the idea of the 'Fluid Zone' on lower levels to encourage the public to access the building through active frontages, a range of activities and events. Encourage approaches from all directions around the site to connect the building to its context and provide navigation. FROM MASTERPLAN TO CONCEPT STAGE The initial concept studies on this board show how the design team has interpreted the parameter plans of the UCL East masterplan. For example, the eastern tower of Pool Street West has been rotated to create a stronger streetscape edge along Thornton Street and give a sense of enclosure to the south of the Park DESIGN EVOLUTION The below 3D diagrams show how the concept designs have developed over time. Changes have been influenced by continued understanding of the academic requirements, climate change mitigation and adaptation measures, and in response to feedback from LLDC's Built Environment Access Panel (BEAP) and Quality Review Panel (QRP). Design team meetings have been regular, and joint meetings have been held with the Marshgate Phase 1 architect team, led by Stanton Williams, in order to achieve coherence within the wider UCL East development. DESIGNING SPACES The building design of Pool Street West takes inspiration from the fluid form of its surroundings, including the London Aquatics Centre and the natural landscape of the Park. Further detail on the fit-out of the interiors will be available at the next stage of consultation. STUDENT LIVING Study bedrooms are arranged in clusters around communal kitchen / living / dining areas. Communal spaces are placed at each end of the towers and are triple aspect, offering views across the Park and London. A proportion of rooms are designed especially for wheelchair users. The design team are very aware of the need to create flexibility in the configuration of these clusters to accommodate different sizes of groups, to meet individual students' needs and to allow for adaptability in the future, in line with LLDC's Inclusive Design Standards and in the spirit of the Paralympic Legacy. RESPONDING TO THE OBJECTIVES Pool Street West complies with the Fluid Zone principles on the lower levels (represented in yellow and red tones below) with academic and public functions. The building is activated by the showcasing of work, interactive space, retail areas and inviting landscapes in all directions to avoid creating a traditional back and front to the building. display LAYOUT AND USES WELCOME! MAKE + INVENT CREATE, MODEL display MODEL, WELD, SCULPT Provide new high quality residences for students. Provide interactive public engagement and exhibition spaces. Achieve long term adaptability, while accommodating the requirements of the first generation of users. Encourage chance interactions of people working in the building to increase social and academic exchange. Accommodate facilities expected to operate on a 24/7 basis. Provide high standard sustainable design throughout the development in social, economic and environmental aspects FAÇADE TREATMENT The towers are composed of textured precast concrete in Vertical and horizontal grids reflect the room sizes behind two colour tones, white and grey (refer to image on the the façades. The glazing increases where there are communal bottom right). Metal screens to the windows provide additional kitchen/living/dining rooms on the ends of the towers so that layering and articulation to the glazed bands. The underside of views from these spaces are maximised. the projecting precast elements is textured for visual interest when viewed from below. TREATMENT OF THE LOWER LEVELS A key design aspiration is to maximise permeability at ground floor level to activate the public realm around the building. The main entrance on Thornton Street is recessed forming a canopy and highlighting arrival. Horizontal bands in the lower level façades indicate the floor levels inside and emphasise the fluidity of the lower level form. FACTS & FIGURES Academic floorspace of circa 5,000 m² Student residential floorspace of circa 13,000 m² with about 440 to 490 student study bedrooms (including wheelchair accessible and adaptable rooms) N 3 levels of academic space at the lower levels, terrace level and up to 14 storeys of residential space above Provision of shared amenity space, community and engagement uses and retail and commercial spaces Flexible, adaptable and sustainable design that achieves as a minimum a rating of BREEAM 'Excellent' UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE 10 ACCESS AND CONNECTIVITY MAY 2017 UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE 11 TOWNSCAPE AND LANDSCAPE MAY 2017 UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE 12 NEXT STEPS MAY 2017 AN INVITING BUILDING FOR ALL The public realm design at ground level aims to enhance the existing routes and better integrate with the wider context. Active frontages will be maximised at ground floor level. A key part of the design concept is an open and accessible entrance foyer at the centre of the building KEY APPROACHES TOWARDS THE SITE 1 SUPPORTING A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES The Pool Street West scheme provides amenity space in the form of a terrace garden above the lower levels. This will be a place for learning and a space for relaxation. Part of the garden could also support a programme of events, for example outdoor screenings or lectures. ILLUSTRATIVE TOWNSCAPE VIEWS The configuration of Pool Street West is intended to draw people in and serve as a marker to aid wayfinding in the Park. The design allows for framed views of surrounding landmarks. 1 THANK YOU Thank you for coming to the first exhibition on the detailed design of Pool Street West. The proposals shown are initial concept designs and will continue to be developed and evolve in the coming months. Please pick up a feedback form to share your views on the concept proposals. All written feedback PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST TIMELINE CONCEPT DESIGN CONSULTATION MAY 2017 WE ARE HERE with an atrium above. Shared facilities and amenity More detail on the public realm of Thornton Street will be entered into a database, analysed and space will surround the atrium, helping to create a dynamic and welcoming environment that encourages visitors, the local community, and UCL students and staff to enter and spend time in the building. will be available at the next stage of consultation. reported back to the design team to help shape the detailed designs and will be available to the public. GET IN TOUCH For any enquiries, please contact the UCL East team at Soundings on: DETAILED DESIGN CONSULTATION AUTUMN LANDSCAPE INSPIRATION Landscape architect Kim Wilkie has developed concept ideas for the terrace, inspired by the surrounding landscape of the Park and the soft, fluid shapes within it UCLEast@soundingsoffice.com Soundings 148 Curtain Road London EC2A 3AT PRE-SUBMISSION CONSULTATION EARLY 2018 You can also keep up to date on the web by visiting either: UCL website ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east RESERVED MATTERS APPLICATION (RMA) EARLY 2018 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/ucl-east Submission of the final designs in an RMA + statutory consultation KEY FACTS PHASING OF UCL EAST OPENING The site is around a 10 minute walk from Stratford station and Stratford High Street and Pudding Mill Lane DLR stations. Cycle parking will meet London Plan standards with generous provision for students, staff and visitors. Waterworks River Thornton Street Thornton Street 1 EXPERIENCING THE TERRACE LEVEL* The first phase of UCL East will focus around the Waterworks River helping to establish a strong presence within the Park. Phase 1's location away from Sidings Street ensures that future development and construction will not impede concurrent operation and University life. AUTUMN 2020 Pool Street West is set to open for the academic year of 2020/21. There will be blue badge parking and access to dedicated vehicle drop-off points. The existing bus stop is located adjacent to the site. The southeast corner of the site will be brought to life by the Making Yard, where students can make models and hold experiments. This will help to engage people coming from the south of the site with Pool Street West. Pool Street Pool Street Montfichet Road 3 2 Balcony overlooking the river Events and spill out space N Pop-ups Green spaces for study and leisure Colour and biodiversity POOL STREET WEST CITY MILL RIVER WATERWORKS Thornton Street RIVER Sidings Street Pool Street Montfichet Road MARSHGATE Carpenters Road 50

51 UCL East at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 1 UCL East Phase 1 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Introductory Flip-Book UCL East Phase 1 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Introductory Flip-Book KEY UCL East Phase 1 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Introductory Flip-Book UCL East Timeline 2015 UCL Pop-ups LYV* Workshops Masterplan Event Youth Board Session Teachers' Forum JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY Stage One 500 Herb Plants Handed Out 800+ Engaged In Total 312 Completed Canvass Cards UCL Sabbatical Officers Walkabout Local Pop-ups Pop-ups at SPARK Festival STAGE ONE School Sessions (Primary) School Sessions (Secondary) School Sessions 85 Pupils Engaged In Total 12 Group Collages Completed 2016 LYV* Workshop School Feedback Session Public Workshops Local Roadshows UCL Roadshows Public Exhibition Public Exhibition STAGE TWO Stage Two 600 Engaged In Total 103 Completed Feedback Forms UCL East Phase 1 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Introductory Flip-Book LONDON STADIUM STRATFORD WATERFRONT LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE UCL EAST POOL STREET EAST UCL EAST POOL STREET WEST UCL EAST MARSHGATE UCL East Phase 1 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Introductory Flip-Book UCL East Phase 1 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Introductory Flip-Book UCL East Phase 1 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Introductory Flip-Book Faithful Friends Meeting Stakeholder Launch Event Public Exhibitions LYV* Workshop Senior BEEs Workshop JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER STAGE THREE Stage Three 2,729 People Attended 9-Day Exhibition 184 Completed Feedback Forms STAGE FOUR Stakeholder Launch Event Local Pop-up Public Exhibition NOVEMBER Stage Four 200+ People Attended UCL EAST JOINT ACTIVITY with STRATFORD WATERFRONT *Legacy Youth Voice 2-Day Exhibition 46 Completed Comments Cards * s were sent to contacts collated during the consultation stages and further information was made available online. including: 600 feedback forms, over 650 quick comments & 36 worksheets UCL East Phase 1 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Introductory Flip-Book UCL East Phase 1 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Introductory Flip-Book UCL East Phase 1 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Introductory Flip-Book LONDON STADIUM WESTERN BANK ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT PLOT 2 TERRACE WESTERN BANK PLOT 4 PLOT 1 PLAZA PLOT 3 LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE MARSHGATE POOL STREET WEST POOL STREET EAST UCL East Phase 1 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Introductory Flip-Book EAST WICK 7 PUDDING MILL Summary: Approximately 870 new homes, Summary: A residential neighbourhood new primary school Mossbourne Riverside that will deliver approximately 1,300 Academy and two new nurseries. homes, employment floorspace, retail units, community facilities, and a wide range of 12 Status: Phase 1 approved, start on site public open spaces. summer Mossbourne Riverside Academy opened in September 2016 Status: Outline planning permission granted with amendments currently being 10 Developer: London Legacy Development considered by LLDC 9 Corporation, East Wick and Sweetwater Projects Ltd Developer: London Legacy Development WICK STRATFORD Corporation NEW TOWN 11 2 SWEETWATER 8 RICK ROBERTS WAY 13 Summary: Approximately 650 new homes Summary: Provision of approximately 1 including apartments and family homes. A 400 new homes as part of a mixed-use 14 new primary school as part of Bobby Moore masterplan. Academy (see point 6), two new nurseries, community space, a library and health Status: Outline planning permission granted, centre. with secondary school relocated within PDZ3 (see point 6) and further amendments 3 Status: Outline planning permission granted under consideration Developer: London Legacy Development Developer: London Legacy Development 17 Corporation, East Wick and Sweetwater Corporation and Newham 2 14 Projects Ltd HACKNEY WICK CENTRAL 9 HERE EAST Summary: Creation of a new neighbourhood Summary: Transforming the former Olympic centre focused around Hackney Wick Press and Broadcast Centre an innovation 15 Station. The new station which includes an centre set to provide over 1.2 million square 6 underpass through the existing embankment feet of space for creative entrepreneurs and will create a new north-south pedestrian creating approximately 7,500 jobs on site BOW EAST 5 link. The neighbourhood centre development and in the local community. Key tenants will consist of workspace clusters with include BT Sport, Hackney Community a diverse range of spaces, retail, local College, Loughborough University and amenities, and the introduction of between Infinity SDC. 800 to 850 new homes. Status: BT Sport already broadcast on site, 6 Status: Station improvement works fully operational by 2018 underway. Hackney Wick Central planning Developer: icity, a joint venture between application approved Delancey and Infinity SDC 7 Developer: London Legacy Development Corporation 8 4 STRATFORD WATERFRONT 10 CHOBHAM MANOR 7 19 Summary: A new campus for UAL s London Summary: The first of the five new College of Fashion, along with major new neighbourhoods from Including 828 spaces for the Victoria and Albert Museum new homes, 75% designed for families and and Sadler s Wells. 1/3 affordable homes. Shops, cafes, bars 20 and other facilities will support a vibrant Status: Planning application due to be community. 18 submitted autumn 2018 UCL East site Boundary Status: Occupation of phase 1 and Developer: London Legacy Development construction underway phase 2 LLDC Boundary Corporation with site partners Developer: Chobham Manor LLP LB Hackney Boundary LB Newham Boundary LB Tower Hamlets Boundary 5 THE LONDON STADIUM 11 EAST VILLAGE UCL East Phase 1 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Health Park Summary: Home of West Ham United. A new Summary: 2,818 new homes, a new school Centre Introductory Flip-Book 2017 community track will be open alongside the (Chobham Academy see point 12), a Education / Training London Stadium and will be home to the new health centre, cafés, bars, restaurants, Workspace BROMLEY- Newham and Essex Beagles Athletic Club. shops and 27 acres of public space. Further BY-BOW The London Stadium will also become the developments for an additional 2,000 homes Cultural / Exhibition new national centre for athletics hosting are currently in the planning process. London 2017 World Athletics Business Status: Now open Status: Fully open Hotel / Student Housing Developer: Get Living London and Triathlon Developer: E20 Stadium LLP Homes Community Facilities Retail / Leisure Sport 6 BOBBY MOORE ACADEMY 12 CHOBHAM ACADEMY 13 CHOBHAM FARM Summary: A sports specialist secondary Summary: All through school for 3-18 year Summary: A new family neighbourhood school and primary school with a 6th form olds. In addition to 100 children in the delivering approximately 1,000 homes (of across two sites. nursery, the Academy has 600 students in which over 40% are family homes), home the primary school, a further 900 students zone streets, new public space, commercial Status: Construction underway, opening in the secondary school and a Sixth Form for space and community facilities. September students. Status: Occupied Proposed operator: David Ross Status: Now open Education Trust Developer: LCR and East Thames Group Developer: A Lend Lease Harris Partnership 14 INTERNATIONAL QUARTER LONDON Summary: 4 million sq ft of new workplace TFL and the FCA confirmed as tenants. A 4 star hotel, shops, restaurants, childcare 12and community facilities. Approximately 25,000 jobs created. Status: Construction started in 2014, first office occupation in 2017 Developer: Lend Lease and LCR 15 GLASSHOUSE GARDENS Summary: The residential development that forms part of International Quarter London 330 new homes looking out over the iconic buildings of the south of the Park as part of International Quarter London. Status: Occupied Developer: Lend Lease and LCR 16 CHERRY PARK Summary: Approximately 1,200 new homes alongside community facilities, restaurants, cafes and a servicing facility for Marks and Spencer. Status: Hybrid planning application submitted Developer: Stratford City Developments Ltd 17 ANGEL LANE Summary: Unite student accommodation for 750 students, new hotel, a major apartment tower and offices. Status: Opened September 2015 Developer: Unite Group Plc 18 STRAND EAST Summary: 1,200 homes, office spaces for a range of businesses including digital and creatives, a riverside park and a range of retail and community uses. Status: Planning permission granted Developer: Vastint UK 19 MARSHGATE LANE Summary: 8 new buildings containing approximately 45,000 sq ft of business floorspace, 254 new homes and open space. Status: Planning permission granted Developer: Workspace 20 COOK S ROAD Summary: Approximately 543 residential units and 58,000 sq ft of commercial floorspace and open spaces and landscaping. Status: The application for the southern block has been approved. Developer: Bellway 13 PHASE 1 INDICATIVE TIMELINE 01 I CONCEPT DESIGNS 02 I DETAILED DESIGNS 03 I PRE-SUBMISSION 04 I RESERVED MATTERS APPLICATION 05 I OPENING MAY 2017 AUTUMN 2017 EARLY 2018 EARLY 2018 AUTUMN AUTUMN 2017 EARLY 2018 SPRING 2018 SPRING 2018 SUMMER 2022 N UCL EAST PHASE 1 POOL STREET WEST Appendices Next steps B. Road Show Materials B2. Road show flip-book UCL EAST I PHASE 1 AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK INTRODUCTORY FLIP-BOOK INTRODUCTION As part of a world-class cultural and education destination within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, UCL (University College London) will establish a new university campus, UCL East. Together with Stratford Waterfront, UCL East forms the Cultural and Education District, a development Aerial view of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park including the Cultural and Education District which will form part of the legacy transformation of Queen Elizabeth UCL EAST STRATFORD WATERFRONT Olympic Park into a new, diverse UCL East is envisaged as a radical new model for Stratford Waterfront includes a new campus for UAL s how a university campus can be embedded in the London College of Fashion, along with major new and vibrant part of London. local community, providing world-leading research, spaces for the V&A East and Sadler s Wells East. Other education, entrepreneurship and innovation. The focus components of the masterplan include residential of the Introductory Flip-Book is on Phase 1 of the UCL buildings and Carpenters Land Bridge. An outline planning application is East development which includes detailed designs for Pool Street West and Marshgate. Anticipated timescales: due to be submitted for the UCL Planning application submission in autumn 2018 Anticipated timescales: First building(s) expected to open in 2022 East masterplan. In parallel UCL Outline planning application submitted in May 2017 Design Team Lead: Allies and Morrison (masterplan design led by LDA Design) and the design team are in the First UCL East facilities expected to open in 2020 Planning application: Outline and detail (hybrid) process of developing detailed Pool Street West Design Team Lead: Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands (LDS) designs for the first phase. Marshgate Design Team Lead: Stanton Williams UCL EAST VISION UCL is in partnership with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to establish UCL East, the first expansion of MAKING CONNECTING UCL since its foundation in We re focusing on learning by doing : hands-on We re reinventing the way UCL connects with the teaching and research around making, imaging and public, creating shared academic and public spaces manufacturing. We ll have flexible project spaces, which are inviting and approachable. We re providing The first phase is expected to workshops and specialised teaching laboratories. access to learning and to research findings through have up to 3,000 students and indoor and outdoor spaces for festivals, performances, collections and exhibitions. 625 staff, including academics and researchers, on site alongside other users and visitors. ORIGINATING LIVING We ll be a hub for innovation activities, focusing We re integrating Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on the intersection between humans, their social into the learning experience as a living laboratory, interactions and technology ranging from robotics, engaging people with their natural environment and heritage and culture, to future manufacturing and creating the space to debate the past, present and global cities. We re creating new courses for students future of London. We ll have residences for students, in these areas and establishing new incubation promoting a new approach to holistic university life. facilities for start-ups. THE PHASE 1 TEAM UCL LONG LEASEHOLDER, DEVELOPER AND FUTURE OCCUPIER LONDON LEGACY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LLDC) LANDOWNER SOUNDINGS COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FACILITATORS There are also a number of other consultants involved in the project. LIFSCHUTZ DAVIDSON SANDILANDS (LDS) POOL STREET WEST DESIGN TEAM iq Shoreditch (LDS) STANTON WILLIAMS MARSHGATE DESIGN TEAM Central Saint Martins (Stanton Williams) ABOUT UCL Founded in 1826, UCL was the first institution to open up university education to those previously excluded from it. Now ranked among the world s top universities, UCL currently has over 38,000 students from 150 countries and over 11,000 staff. UCL s Bloomsbury campus in central London has limited room for growth and UCL East presents a unique opportunity to build an open and accessible new campus, pioneering a radical new approach to cross-disciplinary working, partnership, collaboration and public engagement. Student Hub at the UCL Bloomsbury campus Image of the Quad at the UCL Bloomsbury campus THE MASTERPLAN The UCL East masterplan has informed the outline planning application which sets a framework for the overall distribution of building heights and blocks, the amount of floorspace, building uses and links to spaces. KEY FEATURES An overview of the key elements of the masterplan is presented below: The concept of the Fluid Zone on the lower levels (see orange-green gradient tone on the bottom right image) will seek to encourage movement through the buildings, inviting the public into the campus. Active frontages along key routes will connect UCL East to Carpenters Road and the south of the Park. Throughout the public realm, seek to ensure a safe and secure environment which is promoted via lighting, visual connectivity, overlooking from active areas and strong sightlines. The Promenade will form an arrival space for UCL East and help promote connectivity within the Park. The Plaza will be a vibrant public space and the heart of UCL East, defined by the buildings around it and linked to the Promenade and the Terrace. Both Pool Street sites and the southwest of Plot 3 on Marshgate will include student accommodation above the lower levels. City Mill River Thornton Street Illustrative masterplan (November 2016) View of UCL East in section from the south (the yellow and red tones represent the Fluid Zone) THE LANE THE LANE Waterworks River PROMENADE Thornton Street Sidings Street Carpenters Road Pool Street Montfichet Road PHASING STRATEGY The first phase will focus around Waterworks River. At each phase of development there will be a coherent and functional campus, enjoyable and accessible to UCL students, staff, the local community and visitors. OVERVIEW The high profile location of Phase 1 in the Park and the Cultural and Education District will help establish a strong presence and identity of UCL East from day one. The existing 2012 Gardens and Waterworks River provides an enjoyable and high quality setting from the outset. The location takes advantage of the highest footfall routes in this part of the Park. Phase 1 s location away from Sidings Street ensures that future development and construction will not impede concurrent operation and University life. It is anticipated that during the phasing of the UCL East development, a number of interim and meanwhile uses will be considered. PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 POOL STREET WEST Thornton Street WATERWORKS RIVER Sidings Street Pool Street Montfichet Road MARSHGATE Warton Road Carpenters Road N PHASE 1 - KEY PRINCIPLES OBJECTIVES Phase 1 of UCL East will seek to: Be distinct and confident, providing an appropriate identity for UCL on the Park. Provide an outstanding environment for learning and scholarship for students, staff, collaborators and the public. Build on and develop the idea of the Fluid Zone on lower levels to encourage the public to access the building through active frontages, a range of activities and events. Encourage approaches from all directions around the site to connect the building to its context and provide navigation. Provide new high quality residences for students. Provide interactive public engagement and exhibition spaces. Achieve long term adaptability, while accommodating the requirements of the first generation of users. Encourage chance interactions of people working in the building to increase social and academic exchange. Accommodate facilities expected to operate on a 24/7 basis. Provide high standard sustainable design throughout the development in social, economic and environmental aspects. Connection through the Promenade UCL IN THE COMMUNITY UCL is working with a range of community organisations across east London, looking at broadening community access, building links and sharing resources and expertise. As development progresses, UCL East s dedicated public engagement team will explore future opportunities for local community, business and cultural links. Working with young people, UCL s Spark Festival New Young Voice Collective choir at UCL s pop-up museum in the Park UCL S ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES WIDENING PARTICIPATION UCL has a commitment to widening participation in higher education. Every year they work with 20,000 young people to help raise aspirations and unveil university life. STUDENT VOLUNTEERING UCLU s (University College London Union) Volunteering Services Unit is one of the largest university volunteering departments in the UK. It supports over 1,700 students a year to volunteer with local charities. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UCL does research that addresses modern world problems, and through its Public Engagement Unit is committed to opening up its research to people outside the university, creating a culture of two-way engagement between researchers and the public. MUSEUMS AND COLLECTIONS UCL has three museums open to the public, which share their extensive and important collections through a wide-ranging programme of exhibitions and workshops. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SO FAR The four-stage consultation process for the masterplan aimed to Findings from each stage of engagement were used involve as many people as possible through a variety of events to inform the final masterplan. The timeline below is a and activities that were accessible and appropriate to those summary of the public and community engagement involved. during the masterplan stage: UCL EAST MASTERPLAN: ACTIVITIES & EVENTS OVERVIEW JUNE NOVEMBER ,000 event flyers delivered locally* events in total including: 4,800+ people engaged in total 12 public exhibitions & 19 pop-up events (local and at UCL) 5 local schools & 4 youth workshops 2 public workshops, 3 stakeholder events & 4 outreach sessions 1,285+ items of feedback collected in total: SITE CONTEXT As part of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the site is part of a significant area of change in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing areas in London. GETTING INVOLVED Plan showing some of the major developments in the area. (Dots do not indicate locations of facilities) The public consultation process will involve local and UCL communities at each stage of design development, enabling UCL and the local community to explore a range of themes together such as access and inclusion, public engagement and developing a sense of place. There is a separate ongoing process at UCL to determine the core academic activity that will take place at UCL East. N MARSHGATE POOL STREET WEST Summer Pop Up, July / August 2015 Public Exhibition, August 2016 Pre-app Exhibition, November