ISLE OF MAN, UK (PRWEB UK)
10 July 2015
Southampton residents are being invited to view the exciting proposal that is set to breathe new life into the Royal Pier Waterfront and Mayflower Park areas of the city.
The public exhibition will unveil the latest details of the plan to link Southamptons Old Town with a vibrant and attractive new waterfront quarter created as a prime destination for residents and visitors alike.
The vision for the new Royal Pier Waterfront promises to deliver the most atmospheric urban waterfront experience on the South Coast, giving unprecedented access to the citys water-side and celebrating Southamptons unique heritage links with land, sea and sky.
Royal Pier Waterfront will include around 730 contemporary apartments; a major new 47,000 sq m (about 500,000 sq ft) high quality office development; 40-50 new shops, waterside restaurants, cafes and bars plus a gourmet Epicurean Market; a 250-bed, 4-5-star signature hotel and spa; a large casino with leisure and entertainment facilities (subject to licencing decisions); a civic, cultural / arts and technology hub; and car parking with 2,000 spaces. It will also enable the improvement of Mayflower Park, site of the world-renowned PSP Southampton Boat Show, and the creation of a soaring monument to Southamptons famous Spitfire aeroplane.
The ambitious development will include a network of attractive routes for pedestrians and cyclists to connect the city with the waterfront, and a range of high quality public spaces and squares where people can enjoy time next to the waterfront overlooking new boat moorings, marine activities and views across the Solent.
At the heart of the plan is an enhanced Mayflower Park to provide a landmark recreational asset for the city throughout the year.
Proposals for the park include an expanded 50,500 sq m (around 544,000 sq ft) area 16 per cent larger than the current site, providing a range of spaces for all. The park will also feature a play area with an interactive water feature; multi use games area; a 1,050 sq m (11,300 sq ft) timber boardwalk with waterfront seating and shelters to draw visitors towards the water; and caf
