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Residents took part in the recent series of events both reporting back on findings so far and engaging in a workshop to refine the data and ideas being collated by the international team. The main point we took from the meetings last week was the insight that the overarching theme was “A green connected Waterfront for Liverpudlians”. This was the first time in decades that Engage had heard that the Waterfront belonged first and foremost to Liverpool people and it is only in relation to it becoming a place everyone who lives here has ownership of and feels at home with that it will also be a place for the Visitor Economy to flourish.

Everyone can now see what was presented and take part in the next stage of public consultation by commenting on the report. You can click on this link and see the presentation we were given: Liverpool Second Workshop Presentation This is only a draft and is not the final version but a provocation for further reflection and comments. It is the result of listening to the concerns and dreams of residents and stakeholders.

There is a survey open from 16th July to 13th August for local residents to leave their comments: Liverpool Waterfront Plan Survey. 

PREVIOUS INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT IS BELOW:

Following the successful resident participation in the first phase of discussions around the Waterfront Plan the organisers have now announced further opportunities for residents to find out more and contribute to the developing design process.

Click on the link here to read more: 240629_LiverpoolWaterfrontPlan-JulyEvents (1)

We print below a copy of the email Engage received advertising the follow-up meetings. Please read carefully as you cannot simply turn up to these events. We hope many of you will attend to make sure our voice as residents is heard loud and clear during this process.

Dear Citizen,

Following on from the successful workshops at the beginning of June, Liverpool City Council are delighted to invite you to attend our second round of engagement on the Liverpool Waterfront Plan!

The Design Team (West 8, BDP, WSP and ekosgen) have been collating input and feedback from the initial workshops, and using this to inform and shape the ‘Vision’ and ‘Design Strategies’ of the Plan. We’d like to share progress so far with you, check whether we’re going in the right direction, and discuss how to strengthen these plans.

Stakeholder Workshop – Project Progress

On Tuesday 16th July at 2pm to 5pm we will be hosting a Stakeholder Workshop in the Cunard Building to share and discuss project process.  Please note that due to the capacity of the venue, attendance at this event is by invitation only, and limited to 50 spaces. Please sign up on Eventbrite if you would like to attend.

Public Consultation

Additionally, we will be holding public drop-in sessions and a Public Presentation on Wednesday 17th July.  These sessions will cover the same material as the Stakeholder Workshop but in a different format, so if you are unavailable for the Stakeholder Workshop we hope you will be able to attend one of these events.

  1. Drop In Sessions – 1pm to 4pm, Wednesday 17th July at the following venues:
  • North – Café @ The Rotunda, 107-115 Great Mersey Street, Kirkdale, L5 2PL
  • Central – The Winter Gardens (outside RIBA) – 21 Mann Island, L3 1BP
  • South – The Otterspool Adventure Cafe, Otterspool Promenade, 37 Otterspool Dr, Aigburth, L17 5AL

 Or

  1. Public Presentation Event – 6pm to 8pm, Wednesday 17th July in the Large Ballroom,  Town Hall, High St, Liverpool L2 3SW. Please sign up here on Eventbrite if you would like to attend.

Thank you once again to all the enthusiastic participants who attended our first round of workshops across the 5th and 6th June. For those who were unable to attend the last sessions, it would be great to see you at this event!

PREVIOUS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND BELOW:

The team behind the drafting of the eagerly anticipated Waterfront Plan—BDP and West 8—have announced the content of 3 workshops to be held as part of the process. They are not open to the general public (later consultations will be open) but Waterfront residents have some reserved places at the table and you will be invited directly through the Engage mailing list and must reply by 3rd June directly to the Council requesting a place and it will be on a first-come-first-served basis. We hope many of you will apply to be part of this process and each workshop is different so you could take part in all 3 if you are able and have the time and interest.

Details of events below:

Urban design and landscape architecture teams from West 8 and BDP have joined forces with Liverpool City Council to create a visionary plan for Liverpool’s iconic waterfront over the next 25 years. (Further Information)

As an initial step within this exciting process, we want to hear from you!

We are hosting 3 interactive workshops on the 5th and 6th June, in order to engage with Liverpool’s communities, residents, businesses, landowners and other key stakeholders. This will be followed by wider public consultation later in the summer.

In the last 20 years, Liverpool’s waterfront has been transformed, enabling it draw in millions of new visitors to the city every year. Whilst the waterfront is a thriving destination in areas, there remain challenges around connectivity and inclusivity to local neighbourhoods and communities, and the Waterfront Plan aims to address some of these key issues. 

Workshop 1: EXPLORATION

When: 1.30pm to 5.30pm, Wednesday 5th June 2024

Where: Meet in the Foyer of Liverpool Town Hall, High Street, Liverpool L2 3SW

In groups, we will explore different areas of the Liverpool Waterfront on foot or by vehicle, observing and recording the key strengths and weaknesses as we go. We will learn about the past and present conditions of the Waterfront, and head inland to consider current connectivity issues into local neighbourhoods. Returning to the Town Hall, we will map out our exploratory experiences to uncover the main opportunities and constraints to inform the design.

The session will be followed by some light refreshments before the evening workshop commences.

Workshop 2: INSPIRATION

When: 5.45pm to 8.30pm, Wednesday 5th June 2024

Where: Large Ballroom, Liverpool Town Hall, High Street, Liverpool L2 3SW

An evening of inspiring presentations, showcasing some of the plans currently underway along the Waterfront, as well as ideas and precedents from around the world. West 8 will present their designs for Toronto Waterfront, and we will welcome a range of local community groups and landowners to present their emerging proposals and future ideas.

Arrive from 5.45pm for light refreshments prior to the presentations and discussions which will commence at 6pm.

Workshop 3: CREATION

When: 10am to 1.30pm, Thursday 6th June 2024

Where: Banquet Suite, 6th Floor Conference Suite, Cunard Building, Brunswick Street, L3 1AW

We head over to the Cunard Building on Thursday morning for a short urban design presentation, followed by mapping exercises to identify ‘areas of potential change’ within the Waterfront surroundings.

Collating the results of all 3 exploratory workshops, we will end with a creative design session – proposing plans, models and collages representing future visions of the area.

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If you have any further questions about the Waterfront Plan, please either respond directly to this email or message: planning.engagement@liverpool.gov.uk with ‘Waterfront Plan – Consultation’ as the subject.

ORIGINAL NEWS ARTICLE:

Liverpool City Council have announced the project team that will be responsible for the design process that will be a 25 year programme to redefine Liverpool’s iconic waterfront from Festival Gardens in the south to Bramley-Moore Dock and Stadium in the north. The successful team has contacted Engage and invited us to Save the Date for the first workshop to explore options and dreams for the waterfront: June 5th & 6th with further details to follow.

Both exceptional world-leading companies, BDP and West 8,  are the leading players in the consortium that will commence consultation work this year. West 8 have offices in Europe and Martin Biewenga, Partner and Urban Designer, is based in the Netherlands. Mark Braund, Architect Director, and David Rudlin, Urban Design Director, at BDP have an office in Liverpool and also a strong history of involvement in some of the area’s major projects over the years, including Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Everton Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, plus Liverpool One and Aintree Racecourse to name only a few.

It is an exciting time for the city and waterfront in particular. Engage, working with waterfront residents, has been exercised for many years in trying to get the authorities to take seriously the need to treat the waterfront as one area from the south to the north. As well as connecting the entire length with the communities that lie alongside from Dingle to Vauxhall.

Following the first workshop in June there will be a second one in July with dates, times and venue still to be announced. Engage hopes that as many residents as want can take part and we will send a further email once a link is produced to register for the events. In the meantime try and keep yourself available for the June Waterfront Workshop. Since we were formed as the Federation of Liverpool Waterfront Residents Associations, before re-branding as Engage, until now there has never been anything of this scale and seriousness. We encourage all waterfront residents to become aware, spread the word and get involved! Can you tell we’re excited!

You can read more about this amazing news HERE:

Engage also worked on this theme and produced a significant report at the conclusion of our BlueGreen Liverpool Project which can be read HERE and also promoted a joined-up approach to the waterfront in pushing for a Neighbourhood Plan for the neighbourhood you can see the flyer we produced HERE  in 2015.