Here is some info on the plans for the railway station in Plymouth
Plymouth's main railway station could be transformed under ambitious plans which could see Intercity House refurbished - or even knocked down - and escalators carrying passengers right up to Armada Way.
New shops and offices and a "public space" are also included in the proposal, which would also see demolition of the multi-storey car park at the station and a new one built in a different location.
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IMAGINE: How Plymouth railway station could look. This is outside the station entrance, with escalators seen rear right
A stunning "landmark building" at the top of Armada Way, connected to the covered escalators leading down to the concourse, is also envisioned.
There could even be a new hotel and a bridge connecting the station to Central Park.
The ideas are aimed at improving the pedestrian link from the station to Armada Way and transforming a key gateway to the city in time for the Mayflower 2020 celebrations which is seen as "a priority".
They are contained in a City Centre Masterplan commissioned by Plymouth City Council as part of the Plymouth Plan.
The document, produced by Exeter-based consultants LDC Design, contains a range of suggestions to improve and revitalise the city centre.
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OLD LOOK: Intercity House as it appeared recently
A complementary document, the Waterfront Strategic Masterplan, has already been revealed in The Herald, and included ideas such as demolishing The Dome and replacing it with a "high-quality cultural and events building".
The city centre masterplan contains proposals for areas in the shopping centre and Colin Campbell Court, some of which have already been aired publicly.
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BACK TRACK: Platforms at Plymouth railway station
But it also has details of how the North Cross railway station could be transformed.
Although the document is only a set of ideas at present, it is understood the council is keen to progress a railway station redevelopment and Cllr Tudor Evans, when council leader, outlined possibilities to business leaders at a meeting early in 2016.
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The masterplan document contains more detail including such proposals as:
Demolition of the multi-storey car park to create a public square in front of the station, with single-storey shops enclosing the space and screening the steep, vegetated slope, behind it.
A modern multi-storey car park built in a less prominent position to the east of the station.
A pedestrian and cycle link between the public square and the top of Armada Way via covered escalators, steps and lifts, making the connection between the station building and the city centre more "direct, clear and attractive".
New and re-developed end terrace units to the east and west, offering potential for ground-floor shops and flats enclosing the new space along Caprera Terrace.
A "landmark" building at the top of Armada Way, offering substantial space for offices.
Intercity House could either be retained and refurbished, if practicable, or demolished. Existing station infrastructure is retained in the basement beneath the building.
Redevelopment of the blocks to the west of the station building and east of the proposed multi-storey car park offering space for a hotel or offices. The office space to the east would be aimed at station operators and include parking for workers.
Consider the feasibility of a pedestrian/cycle bridge from the station to Central Park.
The land in question is owned by Plymouth City Council, Great Western Railway and Network Rail.
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Cllr Patrick Nicholson (above), the Tory administration's deputy council leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Housing, Transport and Planning, said the masterplan looks at opportunities "around the corner as well as those on the horizon".
He said: "Some projects are under way, but publishing the document enables people to see the direction of the city centre could take."
He added: "There are some great ideas in here and there are some that will not get off the ground."
To have a more detailed look at the masterplan and make comments visit: www.plymouth.gov.uk/plymouthplan
Read more: http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/this-is-how-plymouth-s-railway-station-could-look-after-huge-revamp/story-29488476-detail/story.html#ixzz4DwOsOFxP
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