Housing design specialists set to lead a new Kent regeneration scheme

HTA Design topped an undisclosed shortlist to win the commission backed by canterbury City council in May this year.

In January 2023 the Canterbury Connected project, which is set to deliver the landscape-led regeneration of strategic heritage sites across the city and aims to reinforce the historic cathedral city’s position as a global destination, was granted funding from the Department of Levelling Up.

In the latest development of the scheme, HTA Designs won a competition which have made them the lead creators of the new project. 

‘With its emphasis on landscape, the Connected Canterbury project will rejuvenate heritage settings across this internationally significant city to inspire local pride and create a world-class destination,’ James Lord, HTA Design partner for landscape, said. ‘We are looking forward to working with Canterbury City Council and our skilled team to deliver a restorative landscape that addresses the biodiversity emergency and preserves heritage for future generations, whilst celebrating Canterbury’s rich historic narratives.’ 

Charlotte Cornell, Canterbury City Council member for heritage, said: ‘This is a crucial period now focusing on the designs of the various projects and I think we are going to see some inspirational ideas taking shape over the coming weeks and months.’

HTA’s appointment comes two months after it won Bromley Council’s competition for a £17.5m overhaul of Crystal Palace Park in South London, and four years after it completed an overhaul of the 8.1ha Cator Park, Kidbrooke Village, in the borough of Greenwich. 

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