The draft Framework is 75 pages long, therefore we have broken it down into bite-able chunks.

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Proposals - Market

Market

<p><strong>Existing Condition &amp; Challenges</strong></p><p>The market is currently occupying a space between the flyover and High Street buildings, with further stalls in the High Street. The flyover currently forms part of the ring road.</p><p><strong><br></strong><strong>Aspirations &amp; Potential&nbsp;</strong></p><p>There is potential to celebrate the Market and integrate it more with the High Street in the longer term. There is also the potential to green the flyover and redistribute traffic around the ring road.</p><p><br></p><p><u><strong>Precedents</strong></u></p><p id="isPasted">Brixton Market, London<br id="isPasted">&bull; Lively indoor market with outdoor stalls</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1663859101/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/v0secf28xptffquho5kv.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p><p>Green Bridge, Mile End<br id="isPasted">&bull; Green bridge<br>&bull; Retail and cafes in the ground floor</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1663859106/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/zcu2zhemmv5zcoda9415.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p>

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Proposals - Exchange Road Crossing

Exchange Road Crossing

<p id="isPasted"><strong>Existing Condition &amp; Challenges</strong></p><p>Currently Exchange Road is part of the ring road, with one-way traffic circumnavigating the town centre. The environment along the road is noisy and hostile to pedestrians and cyclists. It is not easy to cross.<br><strong><br></strong><strong>Aspirations &amp; Potential&nbsp;</strong></p><p>To create a more attractive street character, with new crossings, creating a more equitable environment for all modes of transport, including pedestrians, cyclists and buses, and improving accessibility to the town centre for pedestrians and cyclists.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Precedents</strong></p><p>Great Eastern Road, Stratford</p><ul><li>Generously scaled and colourful pedestrian crossing</li><li>Segregated cycle lanes along the main road</li><li>Traffic lights</li></ul><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1663856512/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/j4q1x0l2qbwfc5w6fakr.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p><p>Exhibition Road, South Kensington</p><ul><li>Priority given to pedestrians and cyclists for crossing at any point</li><li>Flush surface with multi-modal carriageway</li><li>Attractive environment created for cafes and restaurants to spill out into</li></ul><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1663856558/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/x8ey57mhrl2mlyibemli.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p>

For the second round of public engagement, we are seeking your views on six potential interventions for the Town Centre. 
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For each key location on the map, you'll find a short survey where you can have your say. 

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Proposals - Cassiobury Park Crossing

Cassiobury Park Crossing

<p id="isPasted"><strong>Existing Condition &amp; Challenges</strong></p><p>No formal pedestrian crossing exists across Rickmansworth Road to connect Cassiobury Park with the town centre. An informal crossing location is used regularly enough to create a gap in the grass. Cycling infrastructure exists along Rickmansworth Road but not across it.<br><strong><br></strong><strong>Aspirations &amp; Potential&nbsp;</strong></p><p>To create a direct connection between Cassiobury Park and the town centre for pedestrians and also cyclists.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Precedents</strong></p><p>Hoe Street, Walthamstow</p><ul><li>Gyratory replaced with simple junctions</li><li>Fences removed</li><li>New pedestrian and cycle crossing to link to public space</li><li>Traffic lights<br><br></li></ul><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1663856007/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/cxrzkxe5jyvkqaqkd77h.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p><p>Turing Way, Eddington</p><ul><li>Cycleways along major routes with SuDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems)</li></ul><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1663856053/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/ytiovjvqvc8cy36hfgh4.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p>

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Proposals - St Mary's Churchyard

St Mary's Churchyard

<p id="isPasted"><strong>Existing Condition &amp; Challenges</strong></p><p>The church and churchyard provides a unique respite within the town centre. It is the only green space in the centre and provides an active travel route between the High Street and Exchange Road. The church building is of historic significance.</p><p><br id="isPasted">The green space is currently not used to its full potential and could be a great focal space within the town centre.<br><strong><br></strong><strong>Aspirations &amp; Potential&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The churchyard green space offers a unique public space within the town centre and has the potential to become a more significant public space by enhancing the orientation and programme of the green space. Orienting the northern portion of the green space towards the High Street and including more formal landscaping with seating space; and enhancing the southern end of the green space to be more organic and park-like. The dominance of Church Street and the perpendicular parking should be reduced to integrate the eastern and western sides of the green, creating a larger green public space.This connection should relate better to the High Street encouraging activity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Precedents</strong></p><p>Fidelity Heart Zone</p><ul><li>Positive context for heritage</li><li>Careful planting to create attractive spaces to dwell</li><li>Pedestrian routes through the park<br><br></li></ul><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1663857113/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/mt7ghditgvacviswo1wa.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p><br></p><p>Stevenage Town Centre Gardens</p><ul><li>Mix of natural planting and recreational space</li><li>Cycling routes through the park</li></ul><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1663857120/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/h1nhecuikahxxuytkfmv.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p>

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Proposals - Market Street

Market street

<p id="isPasted"><strong>Existing Condition &amp; Challenges</strong></p><p>Market Street is a thriving local high street with a diverse retail offer. Market Street consists of a mix of historic buildings with a retail ground floor and 1-2 stories of residential above. The independent stores within narrow buildings are flanked by pavements that are often occupied by bins and spill out from shops, limiting pedestrian movement.</p><p>The car dominated narrow street is a single, one way lane with a lane of parking on either side. The street lacks trees or greening within the public environment.</p><p>Active travel access across Exchange Road is poor due to narrow pavements and a three lane road. The Holy Rood Catholic Church marks the gateway to the town centre, though it is surrounded by some poorly maintained contemporary buildings framing the intersection.<br><strong><br></strong><strong>Aspirations &amp; Potential&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Market Street has the potential to improve its character, strengthen its identity as a local high street and further support the town centre. There is opportunity to transform the currently car dominated space to become a more public and active travel focussed street. This will improve the setting of the historic buildings on the street, make it easier to access on foot and enhance the setting for the commercial activity, with more dedicated space for them to spill put into the public space. The apiration is to improve the link to the High Street, an attractive street with a different offer. The two parts of Market Street can become one continuous space.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Precedents</strong></p><p>High Street, Walthamstow</p><ul><li>Priority given to pedestrians and cyclists</li><li>Continuous paving across the carriageway</li><li>Multi modal carriageway</li><li>Flush surface across the carriageway and pavements</li><li>Greening</li><li>Cafes spilling out onto the street</li></ul><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1663846926/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/bjsyxqshnyt1lpiaiulz.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p><p id="isPasted">Venn Street, Clapham</p><ul><li>Pedestrian and cycle priority street</li><li>Restaurants and cafes open onto the street</li><li>Flush surface across the carriageway and pavements</li></ul><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1663847069/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/yf0r6gpcskrurmy17rxq.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p>

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Proposals - Link to Queens Road

Link between the high street and queen's road

<p id="isPasted"><strong>Existing Condition &amp; Challenges</strong></p><p>Queen&rsquo;s Road and the Broadway are currently separated from the High Street by Beechen Grove. The underpass does not currently allow cycle access and it is not a particularly welcoming space to pedestrians. The approach to the High Street is dominated by the rear facade of the shopping centre. There is an abrupt contrast between the large scale of the shopping centre and the more domestic scale of Queen&rsquo;s Road, with its clusters of independent shops and older buildings.<br id="isPasted"><br><strong><br></strong><strong>Aspirations &amp; Potential&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Create a strong identity for the area and integrate it with the town centre more positively. The area should be seen as a seamless and natural extension to the town centre with a diverse offer of complementary retail and commercial activity.<br id="isPasted">Connect the area more closely to the town centre across Beechen Grove as a natural extension to the town centre with clear way finding between the two areas. A surface level crossing will facilitate pedestrian and cycle access across the Town Centre and encourage movement between the Queen&rsquo;s Road shopping precinct and the High St.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Precedents</strong></p><p>Stamford New Road Altrincham</p><ul><li>Independent retail with a multi-modal street</li><li>Strong identity through consistent public realm</li></ul><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1663847542/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/me0tbyyummnkja6znwt4.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p><p>Clarendon Road, Watford</p><ul><li>Surface crossing replaces pedestrian underpass</li></ul><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1663855469/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/oaqihxx8h6ed3ch9o9li.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p>

Question on key pages of the Framework, such as town centre uses and the character area of certain locations

Questions on Framework

Key Pages of the Framework

<p id="isPasted">The Council&rsquo;s new Local Plan identifies the Town Centre as a focus for development and investment. To ensure high quality development, the Council has commissioned consultants Maccreanor Lavington and New Practice to describe more detailed development and design principles in a Watford Town Centre Strategic Framework.</p><p>This summary highlights the key elements of the Framework: an analysis of the current situation, opportunities to direct positive change, and suggestions for improvements in seven &lsquo;character areas&rsquo; that reflect the variety of characteristics and activities in the Town Centre. A copy of the full document is at [insert weblink], and we also invite you to comment on specific recommendations within the draft Framework. &nbsp;</p>

<hr><h2>SWOT ANALYSIS KEy FInDINGS - <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664383586/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Page%2030%20SWOT%20analysis.pdf/zwv3h8ybguj1uyd48vmb.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">page 30</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">Strong sense of characters and good mix of uses, although there are some gaps and opportunities for improvement, such as more independent shops and provision of workspace in the Town Centre.</p><h6><br></h6></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1661508174/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/be5y5ci5zvc0j9p0ysk9.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><p><br></p><h2>Issues that can be responded to by the Framework - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664383722/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Pages%2032-34%20Issues.pdf/kfzrdgvv86bv2nwqy19q.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pages 32-34</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">The draft Framework identifies seven key issues, together with current policies and comments from the engagement exercise carried out between November 2021 and May 2022. The issues are:</p><ul><li>Vulnerability to change</li><li>Building form and character</li><li>Movement</li><li>Public spaces</li><li>Social</li><li>Economy</li></ul></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1661508328/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/k75fuihwlnjd18ggn5t7.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>Capacity for Change - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664384300/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Page%2035%20Capacity%20for%20change.pdf/a3nryqfcpng5sggodnj4.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">page 35</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">Potential sites for future development include Sainsbury&rsquo;s, Exchange R&nbsp;d and Pyramid. There are opportunities for refurbishment of locally listed buildings and the Atria Centre.</p><p>There are also opportunities for improvements to public space through active travel, enhanced connections to green spaces, and recharacterisation of main roads and back streets.</p></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662368978/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/rpi8rlssxrotuausu4u6.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>The opportunity - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664383752/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Page%2036%20Opportunity.pdf/tmf7hupaatvgcpeyqtpw.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">page 36</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">The draft Framework proposes key messages and guiding principles, including:</p><ul><li>Encourage a balanced retail offer</li><li>Provide space for start-ups</li><li>Integrate the different character areas</li><li>Enable multigenerational living</li><li>Invest in the public realm</li><li>Make the Town Centre accessible to all</li></ul></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662369031/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/xya3czadthzatnb1wrse.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>opportunitIES FOR DIRECT POSTIVE CHANGE - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664383761/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Page%2039%20Direct%20positive%20change.pdf/apq5lb4bejctxwjqlvmy.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">page 39</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">The draft Framework identifies opportunities to apply principles of high quality architecture and diversity of uses to key sites, such as Albert Rd north and south, Wellstones, and the Pyramid.</p></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662369082/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/emm0nlkyeaqykjabx4sx.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>Strategic approach to Town Centre uses - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664383893/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Page%2042%20Approach%20to%20Town%20Centre%20uses.pdf/kycydedyva2ttve5nzpl.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">page 42</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">The draft Framework sets out a proposed land use strategy, including:</p><ul><li>Focussing retail, leisure and culture in the core Town Centre (see Character Areas) and encouraging independent businesses</li><li>Maintaining Clarendon Rd as a prominent business district</li><li>Introducing new workspace into the Town Centre</li><li>Encouraging residential uses in core and periphery of the Town Centre</li></ul></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662369140/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/ajqd1ltkm7aeqolnrylz.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>Strategic approach to public realm - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664383926/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Page%2049%20Approach%20to%20public%20realm.pdf/oqct4dvfcankisc4jwum.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">page 49</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">The draft Framework identifies seven distinct character areas:</p><ul><li>Town Hall Quarter: civic and cultural focus&nbsp;</li><li>High Street North: events space&nbsp;</li><li>High Street Central: relationship to the market</li><li>High Street South: intimate high street&nbsp;</li><li>Market Street: focus on public space</li><li>Queens Road: a core component of the town centre Clarendon Road: key connection to the station</li></ul><p>The nodes connecting the character areas offer opportunities for improvements to the public realm.</p></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662369203/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/lqw0stpec2bsqcrsfodf.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>Spatial framework - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664383948/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Page%2050%20Spatial%20framework.pdf/z06dkz7wvmxxyg9xyslw.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">page 50</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">The draft Framework proposes an overall approach to improving the Town centre, including:</p><ul><li>gateways to create arrival points</li><li>greening the flyover</li><li>redefining back streets and laneways</li><li>using sustainable urban drainage systems to green the Town Centre</li><li>reimagining the Market as a public space</li><li>recharacterise St Mary&rsquo;s churchyard to create attractive space to dwell</li></ul></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662369412/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/fg4ocp8nibtz9ajp6yrb.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>Strategic approach to movement: - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664384056/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Pages%2053-54%20Approach%20to%20movement.pdf/kao5psiqtbe7fnr4off8.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pages 53 &amp; 54</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">The draft Framework identifies opportunities for shorter and longer term improvements to active travel and the transport network, including:</p><p>Short term:</p><ul><li>Opportunities for crossings and active travel routes</li><li>Using public realm nodes as arrival points</li><li>Proposals for improving pedestrian safety</li></ul><p>Longer term:</p><p>Reflecting the ambitions of Transforming Travel in Watford, reinterpret the street hierarchy to give more priority to public transport, cyclists and pedestrians.</p></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662368916/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/sbcuk5n2btt1zdgujfic.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>Character area: Town Hall Quarter - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664384268/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Pages%2057-58%20Character%20Area%20-%20Town%20Hall%20Quarter.pdf/rdmy6db5tsvaqyuldxv8.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pages 57 &amp; 58</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">Redevelopment of this area will create new homes, as well as civic, employment and public space.</p><p>There are opportunities to improve the connections between the High St and key attractions such as the Colosseum and Cassiobury Park, as well as renovate heritage assets.</p></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662368868/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/yjwykegswi8bwxyvz5dj.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>Character area: High Street North - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664384191/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Pages%2059-60%20Character%20Area%20-%20High%20Street%20North.pdf/m2u0nefwqypltdja0ezm.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pages 59 &amp; 60</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">This pedestrianised area has a mix of retail, leisure and some night-time activity, with historic buildings and a well-used public space.</p><p>There are opportunities for redevelopment of key sites, to improve active travel movement and enhance the public space.</p></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662368798/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/fovgmunwona9lhojg4sp.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>Character area: High Street Central - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664384261/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Pages%2061-62%20Character%20Area%20-%20High%20Street%20Central.pdf/gc6g5vftui2g7lwgptq0.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pages 61 &amp; 62</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">There is a strong retail and food and beverage offer, complemented by the Market. The High St is shared by vehicles south of Clarendon Rd.</p><p>There are opportunities for redevelopment of key sites, to improve the connection between the High St and Beechen Grove and green the flyover.</p></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662368689/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/u7t0wmemainulxlwq9vy.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>Character area: High Street South - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664384259/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Pages%2063-64%20Character%20Area%20-%20High%20Street%20South.pdf/vx5nt1juntsuyby22nmy.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pages 63 &amp; 64</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">This area has a mix of smaller retail and food and beverage outlets, with a number of historic buildings. Vehicles are more dominant. St Mary&rsquo;s Churchyard is an important green space.</p><p>There are opportunities for improvements to St Mary&rsquo;s Churchyard, additional seating in the High St and to improve the active travel crossing between the High St and Watford High St station.</p></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662366772/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/gaymkd9cr6llrdia6orz.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>Character area: Market St - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664384272/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Pages%2065-66%20Character%20Area%20-%20Market%20Street.pdf/gl2w3hqyuyvhlwug7g2i.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pages 65 &amp; 66</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">Market St is a local high street within the Town Centre: it has mix of historic buildings with a retail ground floor and homes above. The narrow street is car-dominated.</p><p>There are opportunities to re-imagine Market St as a public space, and to create a public realm landmark node at the junction of Market St and the High Street.</p></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662366385/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/w5qiavoap6dhzb0ci9u0.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>Character area: Queens Road - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664384264/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Pages%2067%20Character%20Area%20-%20Queens%20Road.pdf/osmzct6hqcnb5afja0yh.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">page 67</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">Queen&rsquo;s Rd is separated from the High St by an underpass and the large fa&ccedil;ade of the Atria Centre. Vehicles and parking dominate the narrow one-way street.</p><p>There are opportunities to enhance the buildings at the junction of Queen&rsquo;s Rd and Beechen Grove to create a more positive gateway, and to improve active travel connections.</p></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662365693/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/knncwlyspqzhvozid1va.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

<hr><h2>Character area: Clarendon Rd - <a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664384176/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/media-upload/Pages%2068-69%20Character%20Area%20-%20Clarendon%20Road.pdf/axoajrvlyu4a2n99utkh.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pages 68 &amp; 69</a></h2><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><p id="isPasted">This is Watford&rsquo;s premier office location and a key connection to Watford Junction station. The buildings are 4-6 storeys.</p><p>There are opportunities to introduce different uses. It would benefit from having a clear brand and identity and making the route to the station clearer.</p></td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1662366664/projects/61373d535cfd106ac64dab89/uxzxnthb4sfssypxffyn.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></td></tr></tbody></table>

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