Hatfield Town Revival
The Old Hatfield Charrette took place in the Riding School at Hatfield House. The Charrette’s purpose was to give the residents of Old Hatfield the opportunity to discuss the town and to consider ways in which the town might be rejuvenated.
World-renowned urban planner Andrés Duany led the event, assisted by a specially selected team of highly experienced designers whose areas of expertise were relevant to Old Hatfield’s particular circumstances. Local residents attended general meetings; and smaller groups comprising business owners, planners, Councillors and environment and transport officials came together to discuss specific aspects of the plans.
The proposals include plans for the Railway Station, Broadway Market and Salisbury Square, Marychurch Yard, Fore Street Square and St Audrey’s Gate and Coach Park, and, happily, can be introduced either as separate projects over time, or more rapidly and together.
The Charrette also gave people the chance to think about less concrete ways to improve the way we live in the Old Town. One such idea was the formation of an Old Hatfield Steering Group which, amongst other things, could help to maintain the momentum for change started by the Charrette and so enthusiastically and energetically taken up by you all.
See Old Town Development section for further information about the Charrette.
The Estate will organise further public meetings over the next few months as the projects take shape. The dates of these meetings will be publicised extensively but, in the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Hatfield House Estate Office.
For more information, please contact:
Peter Clegg
Hatfield Park Estate Office,
Hatfield,
Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ
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