The new proposals for the remaining areas of Barry Waterfront seek to create a new vibrant destination, and to connect the existing communities of Barry Island and Barry Town.
The Consortium is aiming to create a sustainable mixed use community focused around the water, with its own district centre that will enhance and complement the range of facilities already available in the area.
The key principles that have been used to draw up the proposals are as follows:
• Mix of uses – including community, education, residential, leisure (bars and restaurants), employment, retail and public space
• Use of water – ideally as a marina or as a minimum for water based recreational activities
• Phased development – due to the sheer size of the site and to ensure that essential facilities and infrastructure are provided when required
• Integration – with the existing communities of Barry Town and Barry Island
• A sense of place – with an integrated design approach to buildings and public space
• Community pride – allowing the new and existing community to take ownership of the Waterfront development
• Sustainability – incorporating good practice across all aspects of design, energy use, construction, management and maintenance regimes
• Design quality – providing high quality, sustainable buildings, landscape and public spaces
• Movement and accessibility – cycleways, pedestrian routes, accessible public transport and clear connections through the site and to the town and island.