Public Spaces

There are a number of public open spaces within the Urban Village proposals as illustrated within the diagram. However there are three key spaces that form the anchors to the masterplan:

Haymarket is the contemporary civic heart of Birkenhead, complementing Hamilton Square and providing the showpiece public space for the town. It will become an active meeting place and memorable destination for events, festivals and celebrations.

Central Square is the primary pedestrian gateway to Birkenhead from Central Station. A landmark plaza fronted with active ground floors and landscaped spaces will create a sense of arrival and a strong first impression for visitors. A continuous space that accommodates visitor flows and emphasises routes to the town’s main shopping area and lead visitors onto other destinations.

Village Square is the green sponge at the heart of the neighbourhood. It is the place that sees the shift in character from urban centre to the north to soft, family living to the south. It will be a community destination that is activated with local amenities and spaces to dwell. Nature at it’s core, the square is where the community co-exists with nature and biodiversity, creating habitats for all. The square creates a sequence of routes and spaces, that are legible and inviting – tying into key walking and cycling routes across the plan.