City Science supported LDA Design in their transport and infrastructure review for development near Taunton Waterways.
Overview
City Science supported LDA Design in their transport and infrastructure review for development near Taunton Waterways and a Waterways Strategy for Taunton.
Scope
Our scope was to support the evidence base and feasibility study.
- To provide baseline analysis reviewing the new relevant local planning documents and previous work undertaken previously to assess its continuing relevance and identify gaps.
- To review and update the key issues, constraints and opportunities in the project area. Based on previous work and the revised baseline analysis.
- To provide proposals for a range of site-specific projects and actions at a different, strategic and feasibility, scales to enhance the river and its surroundings and the level of beneficial activities on and around the river.
City Science Response
- Policy Review: We delivered a strategic review of several key policy documents specifically applicable and relevant to Taunton, including topics ranging from mobility hubs, caron neutrality, climate positive planning, rights of way and heat networks.
- Spatial Mapping: We supported the study with digital maps using our Cadence software.
- Mobility Hubs: We identified appropriate models for Mobility Hubs to support the waterway development, including a review of guiding principles, design options and funding potential.
- Hydro Energy Generation: We Investigated various potential hydropower energy solutions that could be implemented in the local context.
- Other Energy: We provided an overview of potential other energy solutions including water source heat pumps and heat networks.
Outcomes
Our inputs supported LDA Designs submission to Somerset Council of a Waterways Strategy document for Taunton.
