Northern Meeting Park

Opportunities

• The site area is generous, suggesting alternative options for development. Only part of the park (approximately 17%) would be required, for example a corner site.  This would provide a balance of open green space and Gallery & Museum development.
• Co-location with Eden Court, resurrecting the possibility of a Cultural Quarter.
• Relative proximity to the City Centre.
• Enhancement of the setting of surrounding A-listed buildings.
• Good visual connection to riverside and high quality public spaces.
• Would stimulate urban vision for west side of river.
• Green space has potential for increased public access and use.

Constraints

• Potential for public opposition to the loss of open space from building on the Northern Meeting Park.
• Retaining setting of the Pavilion and Wall (to be B listed).
• Displacement of car parking for current uses.
• Possible localised flooding risk.
• Green space has limited public access and use.