The design proposes an ‘activity starter’ that aims to unearth (literally) the future regeneration potential of the site, and potentially other sites in the Weavers Triangle conservation area.

It creates a stop-off on the way into or out of the town centre (along Sandygate) making it easy for people to alight between Sandygate and the canal.

The design creates a sheltered hollow in which differently sized terraces support use at a range of different scales, from micro-uses to festivals.

Crucially, the design also proposes a high quality refurbishment of the Neptune Inn, within the capital costs of the project, creating a new social enterprise centre (detailed later) that drives use and public involvement in the regeneration of Weaver’s Triangle.