generous public open space incorporating wetland ponds and managed flooding, to create an area of rich biodiversity at the southern gateway
This will provide:
• A combination of wetland ponds and managed surface water flooding creates an area of rich biodiversity at the highly visible southern gateway to the site
• Active travel routes flank the connection to the bypass signalling importance of these modes of travel
• Safer pedestrian and cycle crossing of the bypass giving good access to longer recreation routes in surrounding landscape
• Landmark buildings set back from the roadway demonstrates high design values of the project
• Feature skyline trees visible at the northern end of the site will provide landmarks for orientation
• Significantly reduced light level to create 'dark crossing' of new roadway to promote wildlife movements across the site / to the river
• A managed transition between higher-speed / vehicle dominated bypass and lower-speed active travel priority neighbourhoods