The Cambridge Civic Quarter project is a once-in-a-century opportunity to reimagine the area around the Guildhall, Corn Exchange and Market Square.
We have now published a report which sets out the concept design proposals for the Corn Exchange, Guildhall, Market Square and surrounding public spaces ahead of the council’s Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee on Thursday 21 November 2024.
- Civic Quarter project update report [PDF, 0.3MB]
- Appendix 1 - Design report executive summary [PDF, 19MB]
- Appendix 2:
- Stage 2 design report (part 1) [PDF, 27MB]
- Stage 2 design report (part 2) [PDF, 26MB]
- Stage 2 design report (part 3) [PDF, 26MB]
- Stage 2 design report (part 4) [PDF, 26MB]
- Stage 2 design report (part 5) [PDF, 24.5MB]
- Stage 2 design report (part 6) [PDF, 27MB]
- Stage 2 design report (part 7) [PDF, 27MB]
- Stage 2 design report (part 8) [PDF, 5MB]
- Schedule 1 - Architectural drawings proposed (part 1) [PDF, 24MB]
- Schedule 1 - Architectural drawings proposed (part 2) [PDF, 26.5MB]
- Schedule 2 - Architectural drawings superseded options [PDF, 26MB]
- Schedule 3 - Historic drawings [PDF, 11.5MB]
- Schedule 5 - MEP and sustainability [PDF, 28MB]
- Schedule 6 - LDA design landscape architect [PDF, 48Kb]
- Schedule 7 - Structural and civil engineering [PDF, 22MB]
- Schedule 8 - Transport consultant [PDF, 4.5MB]
- Schedule 9 - Planning consultant [PDF, 0.7MB]
- Schedule 10 - Heritage consultant [PDF, 0.3MB]
- Schedule 11 - Fire strategy [PDF, 13.5MB]
- Schedule 12 - Theatre consultant [PDF, 21.5MB]
- Schedule 13 - ECF engagement consultant [PDF, 8MB]
- Schedule 14 - Principal designer [PDF, 0.9MB]
- Appendix 4 - Calford Seaden procurement strategy report [PDF, 0.2MB]
- Appendix 5 - Public engagement report [PDF, 8MB]
- Appendix 6 - Equalities Impact Assessment [PDF, 0.4MB]
- Appendix 7 - Climate change rating [PDF, 0.1MB]
- Appendix 8 - Community Wealth Building assessment [PDF, 74Kb]
The proposals will be discussed by councillors at the public Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee meeting before a decision is made about whether to take these proposals forward.
If approved, further development work would progress in 2025, beyond the concept design stage, with detailed design work and further community engagement.
