Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Development Plan. Node Design Brief Summer 2016

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1 Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Development Plan Node Design Brief Summer 2016

2 Introduction Neighbourhood Plans give you the opportunity to help shape the future of the community you live and work in. In the coming months we want you to get involved and tell us what you think of our draft Neighbourhood Plan for the Jewellery Quarter. We will be running a formal consultation towards the end of the year but we are keen to get as much involvement from the community as possible now that we are developing an overall vision for the Jewellery Quarter. Keep an eye on our social media channels for details of future events, to be involved in the discussion and to give us your feedback, as well as submitting you node visions: Facebook /JQNeighbourhoodplan Instagram JQ Plan Background Neighbourhood planning was introduced by Government through the Localism Act in It allows local communities to help shape development in their local area by implementing a Neighbourhood Plan. A Neighbourhood Plan is a legal document drafted by the community, which contains a set of planning policies that the local authority has to adopt as part of the local planning process. These policies will be used to help determine the outcome of future planning applications. The JQ Plan is a product of the community coming together and working for what they want to see the Jewellery Quarter become in the future. Countless hours of work have been undertaken by volunteers to get to this point, shaped by the community who have given their views and opinions. This process is being driven directly by the community. It is up to us to demonstrate what the community wants to achieve and work out how we are going to make it happen. Whilst the Plan will eventually be adopted by Birmingham City Council, they cannot influence its contents.

3 We need you! Imagine you were in charge with unlimited budget and maximum vision We need your help to produce aspirational visions of what the Jewellery Quarter could look like in the medium to long-tem. These images will complement the policies contained in the JQ Plan and provide a clear vision that can be taken forward through the life-time of the Neighbourhood Plan. We are appealing to designers and creative industries across the Jewellery Quarter as we re sure there must be some great ideas out there. We have focused our brief around the idea of nodes of activity across the Jewellery Quarter. These will be attractive places that are strategically positioned to draw visitors through the Jewellery Quarter, can be enjoyed by the community and make people proud to live and work here. They will be individual in their design but should have reference to the heritage of the Jewellery Quarter. This pack contains 10 nodes that have been identified as key points throughout the Jewellery Quarter, but do not feel that you are limited to these areas alone, if you have a great idea for somewhere else. We are not looking for an exhaustive level of detail. Your ideas should be represented in one or two picture or sketches at the most and they will need to be easily understood by members of the public. You may wish to annotate your designs; however, we are not expecting any significant amount of text. You do not have to provide ideas for every node this pack has been designed so that individual nodes can be printed off and scribbled on! Be bold; don t be too constrained by current streets and boundaries; and be visionary! It is important to remember that the remit of the JQ Plan is strictly limited to development planning and can therefore only directly influence schemes where planning permission is sought. In the case of public realm schemes there is no guarantee that funding will be available to bring forward the schemes during the Plan period. What we do want to create, however, is a vision that integrates land use planning with urban realm, movement and transport planning, which can be easily bought into by developers and Birmingham City Council. By submitting your work we are giving you the opportunity to shape the future of your Jewellery Quarter, with the best ideas being taken forward for use within the final JQ Plan. All submissions, if chosen, will be referenced with either the name of the organisation and/or designer and can be used both in the Plan document itself and on other promotional material, such as during public consultation. You must therefore be happy for your submission to be published and have all necessary rights to the materials. Even if your designs are not used within the Plan, they will be a useful evidence base to show the sort of changes that the people of the Jewellery Quarter want to see. Unfortunately we are unable to provide you with any digital mapping due to our licencing arrangements with Birmingham City Council. You may not use the information within this pack for any other purpose other than in connection with the Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Plan.

Hockley Square The space at the junction of Spencer Street, Hockley Street and Northampton Street is currently dominated by a large

The square is within a short distance of the Jewellery Quarter railway and Midland Metro station and is flanked by a number of food and

It is therefore proposed that the space could provide a stronger focus to visitor and leisure activities, with integration with the railway

4 Hockley Square The space at the junction of Spencer Street, Hockley Street and Northampton Street is currently dominated by a large roundabout, despite a low traffic flow. There is a small grassed area to one side; however the majority of the space is paved or tarmacked. The square is within a short distance of the Jewellery Quarter railway and Midland Metro station and is flanked by a number of food and drink venues, including the Jewellers Arms and the Drop Forge. It is therefore proposed that the space could provide a stronger focus to visitor and leisure activities, with integration with the railway station key to attracting more visitors to the area. The square is surrounded by a high concentration of listed buildings and is close to the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. The design should therefore be sensitive to its setting.

5 Imagine you were in charge with unlimited budget and maximum vision... What would you do?...to Node 1: Hockley Square We can't wait to see what you come up with. You can share your designs and find out more via our website ( or Twitter Instagram and Facebook (/JQNeighbourhoodPlan) m Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell and of this data to third parties in any form.

6 Chamberlain Clock The Chamberlain Clock is arguably the symbolic heart of the Jewellery Quarter and is an iconic symbol. The area around The Chamberlain Clock is currently dominated by vehicles with wide carriageways, few facilities for pedestrians and no dedicated provision for cyclists. The junction itself is currently hard for pedestrians to cross due to a lack of facilities on key desire lines and the volume of traffic. A number of bus services use the junction, as well as HGVs that access the nearby shops and businesses on a regular basis. Designs need not be bound by buses using Vittoria Street and are at liberty to assume that it may be possible for buses to be rerouted along Frederick Street. Designs may wish to change the street layout and pedestrian space. For continuity, designs may wish (though are not required) to acknowledge or extend the design of the recently completed Golden Square, which is located to the rear of the Rose Villa Tavern.

7 Imagine you were in charge with unlimited budget and maximum vision... What would you do?...to Node 2: Chamberlain Clock We can't wait to see what you come up with. You can share your designs and find out more via our website ( or Twitter Instagram and Facebook (/JQNeighbourhoodPlan) m Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell and of this data to third parties in any form.

Ramgarhia Square The junction of Graham Street, Frederick Street, Legge Lane and Newhall Hill is best known as the location of the Ramgarhia Sikh Temple and Community Centre.

There is a recommendation to reroute inbound bus services to be rerouted from Vittoria Street to Frederick Street.

8 Ramgarhia Square The junction of Graham Street, Frederick Street, Legge Lane and Newhall Hill is best known as the location of the Ramgarhia Sikh Temple and Community Centre. This is an important facility for the community of the Jewellery Quarter. Traffic lights have been installed due to the Paradise development. There is a recommendation to reroute inbound bus services to be rerouted from Vittoria Street to Frederick Street. The presence of the traffic lights helps to achieve this by allowing the buses to negotiate the tight corners. The scope of this design needs to acknowledge that there is limited scope for development within the public highway; however it may be worthwhile considering the opportunities presented by the surrounding privately-owned land. High traffic speeds and no dedicated pedestrian crossing points on Newhall Hill and Frederick Street should also be addressed.

9 Imagine you were in charge with unlimited budget and maximum vision... What would you do?...to Node 3: Ramgarhia Square We can't wait to see what you come up with. You can share your designs and find out more via our website ( or Twitter Instagram and Facebook (/JQNeighbourhoodPlan) m Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell and of this data to third parties in any form.

Newhall Corner The corner of Newhall Street, where Baker & Finnemore is currently based, is a large corner that is on a commuter route for pedestrians to the city centre.

The view from the top of Newhall Street is currently to the Baker & Finnemore frontage, which being close to a right angle, is effectively a blank wall.

10 Newhall Corner The corner of Newhall Street, where Baker & Finnemore is currently based, is a large corner that is on a commuter route for pedestrians to the city centre. It is also a loading area for Baker & Finnemore. The view from the top of Newhall Street is currently to the Baker & Finnemore frontage, which being close to a right angle, is effectively a blank wall. There is currently an issue with vehicles travelling at high speeds around the corner, often ignoring the central white line. Pedestrians also often enter the carriageway to shorten their path around the outside of the bend. Designs should be visible from a long distance to entice people into the Jewellery Quarter from the city centre. They should also seek to reduce vehicle speeds and create more direct pedestrian routes that are fully accessible.

11 Imagine you were in charge with unlimited budget and maximum vision... What would you do?...to Node 4: Newhall Corner We can't wait to see what you come up with. You can share your designs and find out more via our website ( or Twitter Instagram and Facebook (/JQNeighbourhoodPlan) m Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell and of this data to third parties in any form.

Dayus Square Dayus Square is a recently developed area of shared space; however it lacks

The high-quality materials used within the square itself are in stark contrast the surrounding

The ongoing development of this part of the Jewellery Quarter will lead to a significantly

12 Dayus Square Dayus Square is a recently developed area of shared space; however it lacks usability with limited seating and shelter. The high-quality materials used within the square itself are in stark contrast the surrounding areas of parking and concrete hard-standing. The ongoing development of this part of the Jewellery Quarter will lead to a significantly greater residential population and this space will be on one of the main routes into the city centre. The renovation of the former George and Dragon public house would also benefit from the completion of this space.

13 Imagine you were in charge with unlimited budget and maximum vision... What would you do?...to Node 5: Dayus Square We can't wait to see what you come up with. You can share your designs and find out more via our website ( or Twitter Instagram and Facebook (/JQNeighbourhoodPlan) m Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell and of this data to third parties in any form.

Assay Triangle The triangular area between Warstone Lane, Carver Street and Icknield Street is currently a grassed area

The space is on a key gateway to the Jewellery Quarter from the ring road and is adjacent to the recently opened Assay

Swept-path analysis has shown that large vehicles are able to turn left onto the ring road from the traffic lights;

14 Assay Triangle The triangular area between Warstone Lane, Carver Street and Icknield Street is currently a grassed area of land with a former public convenience, which has been converted into a small commercial unit. The space is on a key gateway to the Jewellery Quarter from the ring road and is adjacent to the recently opened Assay Office, as well as a number of other businesses and the Hockley Medical Centre. Swept-path analysis has shown that large vehicles are able to turn left onto the ring road from the traffic lights; therefore it can be assumed that it would be possible to close the short section of Warstone Lane to through traffic, such that the Assay Triangle was no longer isolated from the adjacent block.

15 Imagine you were in charge with unlimited budget and maximum vision... What would you do?...to Node 6: Assay Triangle We can't wait to see what you come up with. You can share your designs and find out more via our website ( or Twitter Instagram and Facebook (/JQNeighbourhoodPlan) m Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell and of this data to third parties in any form.

For the first time a walkway will cross Great Charles Street Queensway adjacent to the extended metro line, offering a new route

16 Lionel Street Steps This area will be a continuation of the route from Colmore Row and the Snowhill development to the Snow Hill metro stop. For the first time a walkway will cross Great Charles Street Queensway adjacent to the extended metro line, offering a new route into the Jewellery Quarter. The design should clearly acknowledge this location as a gateway and direct pedestrians through the viaduct arch and into the Jewellery Quarter. The arch itself will need considerable work to make it a safe and attractive route.

17 Imagine you were in charge with unlimited budget and maximum vision... What would you do?...to Node 7: Lionel Street Steps We can't wait to see what you come up with. You can share your designs and find out more via our website ( or Twitter Instagram and Facebook (/JQNeighbourhoodPlan) m Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell and of this data to third parties in any form.

Livery Street Wedge This section of Livery Street between Northwood Street and Great Hampton Street can be seen from Colmore Row and therefore has the potential to be an attractive and interesting

There is currently a high collision rate for vehicles at the junction of Northwood Street and Livery Street, in part due to the high vehicle speeds along Livery Street.

18 Livery Street Wedge This section of Livery Street between Northwood Street and Great Hampton Street can be seen from Colmore Row and therefore has the potential to be an attractive and interesting visual to draw people into the Jewellery Quarter from the city centre core. There is currently a high collision rate for vehicles at the junction of Northwood Street and Livery Street, in part due to the high vehicle speeds along Livery Street. It is therefore proposed that the short section of road between Northwood Street and Great Hampton Street is closed to motor vehicles and retained as a direct route for cyclists, linking up with future upgrades along Great Hampton Street. Designs should be visible from a long distance to entice people into the Jewellery Quarter from the city core. It should be noted that sections of the area are above the railway line and therefore there are limitations to physical alterations to the space.

19 Imagine you were in charge with unlimited budget and maximum vision... What would you do?...to Node 8: Livery Street Wedge We can't wait to see what you come up with. You can share your designs and find out more via our website ( or Twitter Instagram and Facebook (/JQNeighbourhoodPlan) m Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell and of this data to third parties in any form.

Summer Hill Terrace Summer Hill Terrace is raised up above the A457 Summer Hill Road, which has been designed as a high-capacity route, previously feeding Paradise Circus.

It is hoped a reduction in traffic volumes can be maintained following the completion of Paradise, therefore designs can assume that downgrading of the route may become an option

There is some existing seating and planting where the terrace meets the main road, however this is sparse and dominated by the road.

20 Summer Hill Terrace Summer Hill Terrace is raised up above the A457 Summer Hill Road, which has been designed as a high-capacity route, previously feeding Paradise Circus. Ongoing works at Paradise have meant that traffic volumes have been significantly reduced. It is hoped a reduction in traffic volumes can be maintained following the completion of Paradise, therefore designs can assume that downgrading of the route may become an option in the future. The raised section of road is fronted by several attractive buildings and is screened by trees and shrubbery. There is some existing seating and planting where the terrace meets the main road, however this is sparse and dominated by the road. It is anticipated that any improvement of this area will focus firstly on improving the image of the Jewellery Quarter to people passing in cars, buses and by bicycle, with a long-term option to benefit from the downgrading and rationalisation of vehicles using the A457, providing a more pedestrian friendly atmosphere and greater links with the neighbouring St Marks area.

21 Imagine you were in charge with unlimited budget and maximum vision... What would you do?...to Node 9: Summer Hill Terrace We can't wait to see what you come up with. You can share your designs and find out more via our website ( or Twitter Instagram and Facebook (/JQNeighbourhoodPlan) m Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell and of this data to third parties in any form.

Northampton Street Island This isolated area of grass is located to the rear of the Vyse Street multi-storey car park.

Street, helping to extend the retail and leisure heart of the Jewellery Quarter and increasing footfall to the adjacent

22 Northampton Street Island This isolated area of grass is located to the rear of the Vyse Street multi-storey car park. It currently only accommodates recycling bins in one corner, however is located on a key route between Caroline Street and Hockley Square. It is hoped that the development of this space will cause a greater pedestrian flow along Northampton Street and Augusta Street, helping to extend the retail and leisure heart of the Jewellery Quarter and increasing footfall to the adjacent businesses. Redesign of the road and access alignments may give the opportunity to stop-up Northampton Street at Hockley Square meaning that this becomes a largely pedestrian and cycle route with access retained where necessary.

23 Imagine you were in charge with unlimited budget and maximum vision... What would you do?...to Node 10: Northampton Street Island We can't wait to see what you come up with. You can share your designs and find out more via our website ( or Twitter Instagram and Facebook (/JQNeighbourhoodPlan) m Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell and of this data to third parties in any form.

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