Station masters
Northwood Station Development
London, UK
Project details
Client
Transport for London (Property Development)
Architect
Fletcher Priest Architects
Duration
2015 – 2016
Services provided by Buro Happold
Building Services Engineering (MEP), Environmental consultancy, Infrastructure, Structural engineering, Sustainability, Transport and mobility, Water
Transport for London (TfL) is seeking to fully exploit its land assets, using revenue generated by new developments around and above its stations to offset the cost of upgrading its transport hubs. Northwood Station is one of three sites being tested under this new TfL Property Partnership Scheme.
Challenge
TfL plan to develop the land currently occupied by the station car park and adjacent buildings to create 128 new residential units, 1,240 m² of commercial space, a railway station with step free access, a bus interchange, and a piazza.
Previous attempts to carry out this work have faced strong local opposition, due to concerns over exacerbating existing congestion and perceived parking issues.
Justin Phillips, Environment and infrastructure expert
Solution
Buro Happold undertook an unprecedented level of public consultation work to address these problems. Our transport and mobility team commissioned and analysed parking surveys to establish baseline levels of supply and demand, both now and in the future, across the area.
This process enabled us to identify 40 vehicles parked illegally that could be displaced as part of the development, and ensured that residents’ reservations were allayed.
Justin Phillips
Value
Our analysis proved that there would be sufficient car parking supply, and reduced concerns around congestion. Because of this, the future of the Northwood Station development has been secured, which will provide the area with more housing, improved transport links, and a better commercial offering.