View from New Civic Square showing Civic Space beyond Engine Shed whilst retaining route through to Barracks

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1 Civic Space The proposed Civic Square provides an essential link between the City and the Landscape. It will complete the connection to the City from the significant amount of investment already made in Forthside and to the River which in turn provides access to many historic landmarks including Cambuskenneth Abbey, the Wallace Monument and Bridge, as well as the countryside cycle routes. This also links to the wider network of existing residential communities and facilities including University, The Peak, and The Springkerse Industrial Estate. View from New Civic Square showing Civic Space beyond Engine Shed whilst retaining route through to Barracks Reference Projects Civic Space from Railwayline View from Pedestrian Bridge encouraging link to Riverside Opens Up Route Through to River Past Engine Shed

2 Grow On Space Civic Square The proposed location for the Grow on Space is on the riverside just north of STEP. There is also potential to use space in Teith House, the Wolfcraig Building and the Barracks. Key considerations are the walking distance from the City Centre and the desire for a relationship with University. Civic Space Cycle Routes to University Wallace Monument Pontoon for River Access Grow On Space Old Bridge Engine Shed Peak Leisure Centre Teith House (1,777sqm NIA) Wolfcraig Building (1,384sqm)

3 Masterplan Zones City Park Mercat Cross Regeneration Digital District / Hub Civic Space Grow on Space River Stunning natural parkland environment in the dramatic setting of the Castle including visitor facilities and linking Kings Park, Kings Knot, Back Walk, Gowanhill and Bridge. Integrated approach to Retail, Infrastructure, Residential, Education and Arts and Culture including the City Market. Digital Hub to allow local businesses and organisations to access high quality digital infrastructure and encourage collaboration in the heart of at the gateway to the Top of the Town and City Park. Civic square and Office Space The building will mark a key gateway into the Forthside area on the riverside adjacent to STEP, providing office space to support development of small and medium sized businesses collaborating with other key partners in. The masterplan explores the potential for river access. This may include boat trips, a river taxi linking to Bridge and the Wallace Monument and a riverboat restaurant.

4 Masterplan Castle N M9 To Perth 40 minutes Kings Knot Bridge Bridge of Allan Mercat Cross Kings Park Municipal Buildings Station A91 To St Andrews 1hr 15 minutes Engine Shed A84 To Loch lomond 55 minutes Thistles Shopping Centre Appreciating the Historic and Retail Links City Walking Times The beauty of Centre is such that it can be, and offers, a compact, walkable city with a vibrant and cultural centre that offers a range of uses and activities undertaken within a setting of historical natural environment. The diagram below offers a pictorial representation of the average walking times from Castle to key destinations within the city. Tolbooth 5 minutes Station 10 minutes Forthside 15 minutes Grow on Space 20 minutes The Peak 30 minutes University 60 minutes Proposed City Park (Former Castle Hunting Grounds) Becomes the main gateway into from the M9 Forthside A811 To Drymen 35 minutes Town and Royal Park Conservation Area City Centre Mercat Cross Regeneration Bannockburn 5min 10min 15min 20min 30min 60min Inner Cordon Outer Cordon City Centre Proposed Links / New Connections Railway Line Existing Roads Wider M9 A811 A91 A84 M80 Castle University Railway Stations Bus Station National Wallace Monument Sports Village Forth Valley College Old Bridge M80 To Glasgow 35 minutes M9 To Edinburgh 50 minutes

5 City Park Bridge Gowan Hill Castle Cambuskenneth Abbey New Park Space Kings Knot City Centre Engine Shed Golf Course A new Park space to the west of the Castle reinforces the links between the existing green network in to create a unique City Park which centres around heritage and provides a new gateway to which frames the most renowned view of making it accessible to all. Kings Park Reinforce links to Old Bridge and Centre Create feature landscape defining new green family hub Structured parterre gardens characteristic of the original Kings Knot Park and family destination connecting to surrounding neighbourhoods Green Space Network Plan

6 Mercat Cross Regeneration Castle Proposed City Park Recreational Grounds (Former Castle Hunting Grounds and Garden) The masterplan considers the existing venues and event spaces and seeks to complement these. The Tolbooth is an arts and music venue which spills out onto Broad Street. The Albert Halls provides a venue for performances and events. Albert Halls provides a performance and meeting space often used by acts such as comedians and is at the gateway to the castle and parkland walks. Colessio Five Star Hotel provides a venue for weddings and meetings. Landmark Buildings Transport Interchange Old Town Proposed Old Town Arrival Gateway Tollbooth Steeple 2. Cowane s Hospital Tower 3. The Athenaeum 4. Mar s Wark 5. Church of the Holy Rude 6. Erskine Marykirk 7. Castle

7 Digital District / Hub Prominent Clock Tower provides landmark Surrounded by the history and culture of including statues The Municipal Buildings sit in a prominent location in the city between the retail centre, the old town and the route through to the proposed City Park. The masterplan considers conversion to a Digital Hub along with potential for a cultural building to mark this key node with a use which is attractive to visitors and encourages innovation in business in a way which is unique to. This would be combined with street and building way-finding and signage showing routes to other cultural and historic buildings and spaces. Municipal Buildings (2,800sqm NIA) Adjacent to Historic City Walls University Setting

8 Complete Masterplan