Capital health : London's new health care estate / [NHS Capital Investment Unit for the London Strategic Health Authorities].

  • National health services - Great Britain
Date:
2005
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Licence: Open Government Licence

Credit: Capital health : London's new health care estate / [NHS Capital Investment Unit for the London Strategic Health Authorities]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Springfield Village foleltiarcmm a claeniiielace Masterplanners Urban Strategies Inc. Architect Maap Development Consultants Native Land Programme Vision and masterplan Commenced 2005 Springfield University Hospital is one of the largest and few remaining 19th century mental health institutes still in use. It was originally sited well away from urban development but over the years has found itself enveloped longer fit for delivering mental health care services so the Trust commissioned a strategic masterplan which will make best use of its land assets. This is the first step in complex process to realise the vision of mental health care and community regeneration.in South West London. . A three-month visioning process involving the Trust, the community and local authorities produced the vision for Springfield Village, which sets out the guiding principles for the site’s regeneration. Of the 10 principles identified, perhaps the most important was to decrease the sense | of new uses that bring people and vitality to the site. These include new healthcare facilities, a variety of — housing options, community services, offices, restaurants _and shops as well a variety of public spaces. : The Springfield Village Masterplan has three key design principles: as the heritage buildings, trees and the views offered by the site. 2) To establish a logical framework of streets and blocks. Aiatcwatss-]inerersiccmr-lellitisom Vi limelomee)g(ecislig-l(c em iaiemciaarcii(cg clusters of dedicated units which function as an integral part of the village environment. The plan also provides a guide for building design which includes dealing with the existing heritage buildings, new health care facilities and guidance oh the type and height of buildings. The proposed street network builds on the existing character of the site and suggests improvements for —
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