We are working as lead designers and masterplanners for a new settlement in Huntingdonshire which will deliver 4,500 homes, innovative employment space, a mixed-use town centre, and ample social infrastructure.

Our emerging ideas are underpinned by an analysis of the strengthsand weaknesses of other UK Garden Communities, alongside an exploration of theevolution of historic market towns. The masterplan connects Sibson to the NeneValley with green active travel connections. We established a town centre atthe heart of the development to provide a hub both for residents and employeesof EcoDynamo - the sustainable employment area. This responds to futurepressures by being proportionate in scale, not relying solely on retail usesfor activation, and integrating flexible units. Analysis of housing density andtypologies helped us ensure that the neighbourhoods were compact enough to besustainable while respecting rural character.

By considering a delivery strategy alongside accessconsiderations, our proposals take a phased approach to placemaking, ensuringSibson feels like a cohesive place from the earliest possible stage.

Our vision balances aspirations with a credible narrativefor Sibson, underpinned by robust design and viability work. Our proposals weresubmitted to the Huntingdonshire Local Plan 2024, and we are continuing toexplore how the site might come forward with authorities at the local andregional scale.

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