Question 3

Mostly not

The four new centres proposed must be very carefully planned to avoid repeating problems seen in Cambridge. Cambridge City has been dubbed a ‘clone town’, reflecting the low diversity of its shopping facilities, dominated by large chain stores (https://neweconomics.org/2010/09/reimagining-high-street). I believe that the vision for North East Cambridge should be to create a circular economy, where everyone can afford to buy essential goods locally, where money and goods circulate within the local economy rather than flowing outwards to large corporations, and where minimal waste is generated. I welcome the focus on ‘creative local businesses’ and the provision of space for market stalls. It will be important to provide good facilities with suitable access that meet the needs of traders, learning from experiences in established markets (such as Cambridge Market Square).

Yes, completely

Yes

Mostly not

Again, the plan does not seem to have been made realistically. If 18,000 more people are to live in this area, more facilities will be needed, especially nurseries and a secondary school, and one community centre will be woefully inadequate.

Neutral

~Many cities have business districts which cater for the daytime economy with shops, restaurants and hotels. It addition they have suitable day care for children. The Science Park could benefit by taking on it''s own identity as a business district. The other areas should have the infrastructure put in place before hand. From the plans we need more access to GP services. The Nuffield Road Medical practice is broken and it is impossible to see a GP. We can't put any more pressure on this. It would be good to have several hubs as such which each household can walk to in 15 minutes. They could have facilities such as Arbury Court.

Neutral

Only good if fully developed

Neutral

The removal of current local facilities such as the gym (R P Fitness) on Nuffield Road industrial estate will adversely impact the area. There needs to be provision of a new gym to serve the new development and local area. How will you ensure that there are independent shops in the new development? Having independent shops is a part of Cambridge and what makes it great. We do not want a soul-less row of chain shops as has happened on the Cambridge Station re-development.

Neutral

• Without knowing in advance the needs of the new residents, it is impossible to determine whether the ‘mix’ and ‘location’ of the centres will serve those needs. • It is noted that the existing concrete mixing site will remain, which will be an issue for air pollution and will potentially impact on the health of those living nearby.

Neutral

Why does there seem to be no cafe development south of Cambridge North station and near to the towpath and new cycle bridge across the river? This would be a great opportunity, especially if the architects chosen were not the same as the ones chosen for the north east development generally so as to get some more imagination and individuality in the visual appearance of the area.

Neutral

The Cowley Road and District centres are well-located on key cycling and walking routes with good access from neighbouring communities. Having a centre around the station also makes sense. However, the Science Park centre needs to be positioned away from the busy road junction. There should also be more sports and leisure facilities within the area and a broader mix of land-use within the west of the site.

Mostly yes

I think that creating mixed developments within the Science Park is an excellent Idea

Not at all

No comments

Not at all

Science Park shows office block monoculture and thus total lack of overall mix. Post C19 pandemic situation, offices and dense housing near to them are now NEVER going to required again. Total lack of control over Brookgate developments - no coordination with NES AAP. Local planning officers (UFOs: Unelected Planning Officers) racing ahead (to feed greedy Developers?) without any consideration to open & fair consultation with locals/City affected, & consideration of multiple ramifications to longer-term life quality in the Cambridge area. Dwellings are increasingly multi-story apartment blocks, with massive dilution of original Visions & Concepts.

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At the moment we are in dire economic times. One library will be amazing and if there is and Arts Centre, that will be unbelievable! Primary schools are to be built, a secondary school will definitely be needed and what about another Sixth Form College. There are only the same two Academic SFs both on the other side of the city plus the Regional College.

Not at all

No - just high density housing

Mostly yes

Looking at the other estates around Cambridge, none of them provide a meaningful shopping experience. Residents need to travel to do a proper shop, normally requiring the use of a car.

Mostly yes

I don't know, it depends if it is what the inhabitants require or if they go further afield. You cannot put a ball and chain on people.

Neutral

Impossible to predict this yet now that the pandemic is disrupting how we have to live and work and stay safe. A review Stage 2 in 3 years time should be built in.

Mostly yes

There is no detail so no idea!

Mostly yes

Hard to tell, looks promising but the way people really use space.

Yes, completely

No comments

Neutral

No comment

Nothing chosen

No comment

Not at all

No comment

Neutral

No comment

Neutral

All areas of Cambridge should should have access to food outlets, community facilities etc. but this plan should support those already existing in central Cambridge and neighbouring areas more.

Neutral

Shops seem OK but there isn't enough leisure and sports facilities.

Not at all

Not enough open space, sports fields or gardens or tennis courts.

Mostly not

Lack of control, over Brookgate. For an effectively new town you have not planned a swimming poll, cultural centre or secondary school.

Neutral

No comment.

Mostly yes

Would be great if there is a mix of quality shops, businesses and services.