Town centre strategy, Girvan, Scotland

Putting the heart back into Girvan – a strategy and action plan for a precious place.  The Strategy establishes a collective vision to better cherish the quality, prosperity and liveability of Girvan. It is a call to action for the Council, local businesses, residents and neighbourhood groups to make the most of Girvan’s assets while […]

Design code, Wychavon

An area-based design code for Wychavon District Council in Worcestershire, with independent design codes for multiple geographic areas Create Streets was asked by Wychavon to review its design strategy to support its ambition to become an ‘exemplar rural council for urban design’ with beautiful new and old towns and streets supporting greater prosperity, sustainability, health […]

Regeneration strategy, Sunderland

A vision and strategy for change Sunniside is a historic area in the heart of Sunderland city centre with enormous potential as a neighbourhood for enterprise and creativity. Create Streets have been working with TOWN  alongside Sunderland City Council to produce a place strategy and masterplan which establishes a shared vision for the future of […]

Vision and master-plan Great Whaddon, Wiltshire

We have been designing a masterplan and vision for an urban extension of approximately 2,750-3,000 homes for the county town of Trowbridge, in Wiltshire. Nestled along the historic Kennent & Avon Canal with wonderful access to the Wiltshire countryside, this will be an exemplary development reflective of the local character and vernacular. The masterplan includes […]

Community co-led, vision and regeneration strategy, Sunderland

‘Phase 1’ Co-design of a new neighbourhood in the heart of Sunderland.  Thanks to support from the Power to Change Fund and working with local charity Back on the Map, we helped to support a group of Sunderland residents and artists to form the ‘Living Arts Hub’ and start co-designing the creation of new homes […]

Design Code, Chatham

Co-creating a design code for the future of Chatham Since August 2022, Create Streets have been leading the public engagement in support of the Chatham Town Centre Design Code with Medway Council and BPTW architects. We spoke to those who live, work and play in Chatham to help shape the vision for development in the […]

Vision and master-plan, Sandycote Devon

Create Streets worked with the developer on the layout and family of house types for a site of 45 homes east of Exeter. The homes are arranged around a village green with a preserved mature tree, with most parking in small rear courtyards. A pedestrian path connects the site with an existing cycle lane to […]

Design Code, Wadhurst

We worked on a design code for a parish council in rural East Sussex. Local residents are proud of their Wealden architecture and would like new homes to reflect both the local vernacular and the smaller homes the community needs. Another concern was enhancing an active high street which is struggling with traffic and clutter. […]

Master-plan, Cumbria

Critical friend review and design of an alternative illustrative masterplan for an urban extension.   We were invited to review existing proposals for 150 homes and set out a new vision for the 6 ha site. Putting our evidence-based approach into practice we sought to create a greener, more walkable scheme that was sustainably connected […]

New garden village vision, England

Street and façade design for an English garden village. We were tasked with designing a new village centre with beautiful homes at the heart of what could be a future garden village with up to 7000 new modular & traditional homes. Work included the design of multiple house types based around standard modular dimensions and […]