We rarely stop to think about how a place became just that. The homes, roads and shops can feel like they’ve been there forever. In reality, there’s a considerable amount of work that goes into making sure a new place feels more permanent and accessible and that work starts long before a spade hits the ground.
A new legacy
No one knows that better than Grant Strong, special projects manager at Redrow who’s overseeing the delivering of the ambitious Plasdwr development, a vast new garden city in Cardiff which will eventually house 16,000 people. Grant and Kevin Parker, group master planning director at Redrow joined Tom at an early phase of Plasdwr to talk about how Redrow’s unique placemaking principles are being weaved into every aspect of the scheme.
Stream the latest New Homes Podcast episode
To get a practical understanding of the planning process, consultation with residents and what needs to be considered when designing a scheme of this size, check out the latest episode above or stream it later on Apple podcasts, Spotify or YouTube.
Recreate Redrow
For more information on what the judges are after, the prizes on offer and T’s and C’s, head over to our dedicated Recreate Redrow page. Check out the amazing work of @the.sims.sisters below to get you inspired.
