Assessment and Mitigation Diagrams

From my assessment of the site and proposals I found these issues:

Noise

The frequency and of the train service and noise it creates may contribute to the underuse of Jubilee Gardens. 

Charing Cross Viaduct

Building Mass
The increase in building density will affect access through the site .

Shell Centre -Building Model

Skyline Character
The shell tower along with the London eye are unique features of the skyline. The developers' proposals would infringe on the prominence of the shell tower.

Existing skyline

Skyline based on developers proposals

Microclimate - Shading
The site is heavily shaded and the increase of tall buildings will add to this shading.

Belvedere Street

Access and Permeability
Accessibility from the station , the main point of entry to the site is restricted by Elizabeth House.

Interface between Waterloo Station and Elizabeth House

Public Open Space
Most of the public open spaces are not well connected and some are underused , such as Forum Magnum Square.

Forum Magnum Square

Ecology

 Urban ecology and biodiversity is lacking within the site.

Bed planting at Jubilee Gardens

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