Bristol City Council have set out plans to transform the land either side of the River From in St Jude's, known as Frome Gateway.
The council are asking locals to have their say on the framework, which would see the delivery of new neighbourhood over the next 15 years. The proposals for the regeneration of the area bordered by Newfoundland Road, the M32, Wade Street, Pennywell Road and Easton Way, were first put forward in 2019 but stalled due to the pandemic.
Bristol City Council have now said it has been "working with the local community and businesses" since 2019 to "define" local priorities for change and shape the draft regeneration framework.
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The draft of Frome Gateway Regeneration Framework outlines the long-term transformation of the area, which will see 1,000 new homes, a range of new workspaces, restoring the River Frome as a thriving wildlife corridor, increasing the amount of the green space and providing safer streets for walking and cycling.
The vision, from the council, is that over time the area will become a "high-quality" residential neighbourhood bringing together a mux of uses to better meet the needs of the community and the South West city.
Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: “The Frome Gateway area in St Jude’s is in need of investment. As we work to address our city’s challenges of the housing crisis, social and economic inequality, and the climate and ecological emergencies, we’ve been working with the community to shape a vision for the future for this area.
“The vision is that by 2035, the delivery of new and improved homes, workspaces, and community and public spaces has transformed Frome Gateway to better meet the needs of the local community and the city.
“Central to achieving this vision is creating new opportunities for local people, enhancing quality of life and public health, and proactively responding to climate change. We must also provide employment space for businesses to thrive and bring about quality training and employment opportunities for local people”.
A consultation was launched on Tuesday (October 24) seeking resident's views on the proposal. The consultation will run until midnight on December 4.
A statement from the council said: "Following engagement with the community and local stakeholders throughout the development of the Regeneration Framework, comments received during the consultation will be used to make final changes before it goes to Cabinet in early 2024 for approval. The framework will then be used to guide planning applications and investment in the area over the next 15 years."
