Introduction

a greener, more pedestrian friendly town centre

Midhurst Vision is working with landscape architecture company Deacon Design - together they have undertaken a review of the town centre and are developing a masterplan. The plan identifies and visualises a number of opportunities to make the town more pedestrian and cycling friendly, less congested, greener and more inviting to residents and visitors to help support town centre businesses and attract new ones.

The proposed projects include enhancing key arrival points to the town with greening, which is complementary to the surrounding South Downs National Park environment and resilient to climate change.  This will create a more welcoming, attractive arrival experience and encourage more visitors all year.  It incorporates new and improved signposting and walking routes beyond these arrival points to shops and businesses, linking all areas of the town.

The longer term proposals to reduce on-street parking on North Street and West Street and encourage better use of the three car parks in the town, will contribute to a reduction in congestion and air pollution which negatively affect perceptions of the town.  As well as boosting visitor spend, it will encourage local residents to enjoy the amenities of the town, rather than drive elsewhere.

Phil Deacon - Deacon Design Landscape Architects - head of team who developed placemaking plans for Midhurst

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