Place Making

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📌 What is the Placemaking Plan?

• Purpose & Approach
  A community-driven strategy led by the Vale of Glamorgan Council to shape the future of Cowbridge (and other towns) by making it a vibrant, well-connected place that reflects local needs and identity.

• Community Involvement
  Developed through extensive public engagement—surveys, workshops, and events—to ensure its projects reflect residents’ aspirations

• Short-, Medium-, and Long-term Goals
  The plan categorises initiatives into those that can be delivered immediately, ones needing medium planning, and longer-term projects requiring investment and partnerships .

🎯 Core Themes

1. People-Centred Design
   Enhancing public spaces, amenities, cultural life, and local services—places where residents feel connected and proud .

2. Town Centre & Heritage
   Focusing on Cowbridge’s historic character, including the medieval town wall and heritage sites, to strengthen local identity .

3. Movement & Accessibility
   Prioritising walking, cycling, public transport, and safe routes—especially around schools—to promote healthier, sustainable travel .

4. Placemaking Governance
   Council-led Place Boards, collaborative partnerships, and funding from Welsh and UK governments under the Well-being of Future Generations Act .

🔧 Example Projects for Cowbridge

• Reimagining Old Hall & Gardens
  Exploring adaptive reuse of the Old Hall—including gallery, learning, and business spaces—with evolving community consultations .

• Public Realm Improvements
  Enhancing High Street and surrounding areas with better pedestrian zones, seating, signage, and lighting (as typical in placemaking strategies).

✅ Next Steps

• The plan was endorsed by Cabinet in June 2025 .

• Ongoing implementation, with Place Boards and working groups guiding specific projects.

• Funding is being secured to kickstart early-stage actions, while planning larger-scale interventions and partnerships.