Bailrigg Garden Village (week 15)

Bailrigg Garden Village Overview

  • Proposal for a sustainable housing development in Lancaster.

  • Aims to integrate Lancaster University with the city.

  • Will provide up to 3,000 new homes by 2031.

Project Goals

  • Strengthen the connection between urban and rural areas.

  • Meet the housing needs arising from university growth.

  • Address local demographic challenges and stimulate economic growth.

Strategic Growth Challenges

  • Lancaster faces low population growth and outward migration.

  • The need for 13,000-14,000 new homes from 2013-2031.

Development Planning

  • Master planning focuses on high-quality urban design.

  • Collaboration intended between local councils and Lancaster University.

  • Explore public transport upgrades and housing accessibility.

Governance Structure

  • Involves partnerships between Lancaster City Council, Lancashire County Council, and Lancaster University.

  • Aims for a Strategic Management Board to oversee project execution.

Infrastructure Needs

  • Estimated £55 million for M6 Junction 33 improvements.

  • Estimated £15 million for land drainage infrastructure.

Exemplar for Future Projects

  • Aims to restore design quality in housing development.

  • Focus on integrating economic drivers with local community needs through careful planning and funding.