Canons Marsh

Project/Location
During the last 20 years the
'floating harbour' as Bristol's
waterfront is known, has become
the focus for development
initiatives. The Bristol City Council
recognised the importance of
unlocking the waterfront's potential
and together with four other land
owners, commissioned LDR
International with John Robinson as
urban designer to prepare a
planning concept for 30 hectares
of land and water known as
Canons Marsh.

Project Description
The goal was to create a premier
area for recreation, arts and leisure
for people of Bristol and the region.
One of the key elements in the
scheme is the designation of an
`Arts Arena,' a cultural district with
a new Centre for the Performing
Arts. To emphasise Bristol's
impressive maritime history, a
Maritime Heritage Quarter has been
created centring on the SS Great
Britain and the expanded maritime
museum.

The mix of uses throughout the site
was balanced to allow for
economic growth and to generate
the revenue needed to build the
infrastructure and the new public
waterfront.