1. South Shields riverside Development Framework Claire Cardinal

2. South Shields riverside regeneration 25ha brownfield site Sustainable new neighbourhood Joint project with O-NE Land assembly Development Framework Seek private sector partner for reclamation & infrastructure Release sites for development

4. Consultancy team Studio Egret West new economics foundation AZ Urban Studio RPS Planning David Langdon

7. 5 shared ambitions 01 Open up riverside to all as a public space 02 Allow the community to feel part of the development – feel it’s theirs 03 Create complementary experiences – ensure the waterfront supports & sustains the town centre and breathes life into Frederick Street 04 Mixed use – not just residential, significant employment uses 05 Something iconic – either built structure or landscape. Something that needs to be seen

8. 5 site realities 01 The river is hidden. 6 metre drop, reinforced by 3 metre brick wall 02 Most sites have an industrial past and are heavily contaminated 03 Riverside wall is in a bad state 04 Road infrastructure is well placed, but numerous routes have been cut off and need reconnecting 05 The site is big. 5 year plan is just as important, if not more, than the 15 year plan

10. 5 property drivers 01 Appetite for dense residential development is strong. Also recognition that larger family homes are sought after. 02 Office market particularly strong in small size range – units circa 1000-4,000sqft. Growing demand for larger size units which are currently underrepresented 03 Business premises for trade counter / small manufacturing are popular, circa 1000-7,000sqft – concentrating on R&D/high tech/marine technology 04 Little demand from hotel market – a good 3* boutique hotel would make a difference 04 Specialist arts & leisure cluster around Customs House can start to diversify night time economy – sit down drinking & dining, family entertainment and 3 screen cinema

11. Draft concept - oblique

17. Next steps…. 2007/08 Complete & adopt Development Framework Start programme of early intervention works Site investigations & remediation strategy Business Plan Complete site clearance 2008/09 Procure private sector partner Start major development works

18. South Shields riverside Development Framework Claire Cardinal