Lichfield Historic Parks Project

Chris Blandford Associates

The project comprises three important, historical open spaces namely, Minster Pool and Walk, the Garden of Remembrance and Beacon Park (parts of which are called the Museum Gardens and the Recreation Grounds). These historic parks form a chain of well-loved and well used public open spaces located immediatelyadjacent to the historic centre of Lichfield and dominated by views of the medieval Cathedral. The three parks, each with their own distinct history, form part of an important open space corridor through an otherwise urban area. Located immediately adjacent to the city centre retail core, the proximity and the quality of these green spaces support Lichfield’s urban rejuvenation strategy by enhancing the setting of this historic city.The aims of the project were to:• Create regionally noteworthy parks;• Complement the wider regeneration of Lichfield City Centre;• Conserve/enhance the built and natural environment;• Encourage new and repeat visits through events/activities;• Create new management structure to address long term management;• Provide facilities for a District which will see an additional 8000 homes built by 2026.

Overview

Location

Location 

Lichfield

Category

Parks and gardens

Landscape Architect

Chris Blandford Associates

Client

Chris Blandford Associates (CBA)

Brief

The Lichfield Historic Parks Project required the delivery of regionally noteworthy parks through the investment driven by community engagement and recognition of the parks special heritage value. The purpose of the restoration and enhancement of the parks was to ensure that these historic spaces continue to make a strong contribution to Lichfield’s appeal as a heritage destination whilst also developing new audiences at a local and regional level

Awards

Lichfield

Details

Project Team

Architects: Brownhill, Hayward and Brown | Conservation Management Plan (CMP); Scott Wilson Civil &Structural Engineers (Buildings) : GHW Consulting Engineers Ltd |Civil & Structural Engineers (External Works) :GC Partnership | Cost Consultant/ QS – Altus Andrews | CDM Coordinator: GC Partnership | Main Contractor: P Casey (Land Reclamation) Ltd

Local planning authority or government body

Year Completed

21 December 2012

Project Size

29.55 ha

Technical's

Planting

Materials

Contractors 

Land Reclamation Ltd

Chris Blandford Associates

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Location

Lichfield

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