To kick-start the project, we worked with a delivery partner, We Made That. Their team of specialist architects, designers and urban researchers have evaluated how the town centre is working for all, using data, working with community partners, and speaking to local people, businesses, and workers about their experiences.
Study findings
We Made That produced a town centre study with their findings and recommendations. This report will be used to create an ambitious vision for Richmond town centre.
Image one: How do you travel to Richmond Town Centre? 48% walk, 21% take the bus, 16% cycle, 9% use a car and 6% use the train.Image two: What is your main reason for visiting Richmond Town Centre? 88% for eating or drinking out, 76% for non-essential shopping, 61% for essential shopping, 57% for events and activities and 44% for services.Image three: What are your top three priorities for Richmond Town Centre? 65% to increase/diversify the town's retail and leisure offering, 53% to enhance our public spaces and 49% to protect our natural space.Image four: What are the best aspects of Richmond Town Centre? In first place: Quality of green space, parks and rivers, in second place: Experience of using public transport to get into the town centre and in third place: The quality of our public spaces (town squares, riverside, area in front of station).Image five: What are the poorest aspects of Richmond Town Centre? In first place: Traffic and air quality in town centre, in second place: Variety of things for young people to do and in third place: Experience of walking and cycling in the town centre.
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