Rhyl deserves beautiful, functional public spaces that people want to visit and locals can be proud of. The Rhyl Placemaking Plan places an emphasis on the Town Hall Square and the High Street as key destinations within the town centre.
Placemaking Principles in Action
- Public Realm
- People and Community
- Identity
Town Hall Square
The Town Hall Square should be the heart of the town; a beautiful, identifiable and accessible space that celebrates the architecture of the town hall and draws people in.
The principles - Town Hall Square:
- Create a focal point - a new epicentre for the town in its rightful place
- De-clutter the square; create a stage-like setting that honours the architecture of the town hall
- Extend the 'carpet' of the square up the surrounding building façades - consider the space holistically
- Make it identifiable and accessible to all - "Meet me at the Town Hall"
- Create an attractive and safe environment in which to wait / meet / gather
- Make pedestrians a priority - consider pedestrian flows and desire lines (particularly Queen Street and Market Street)
- Make it flexible - a place that can accommodate civic events and gatherings
- Light the Town Hall - give it presence at all times of the day/night
Placemaking Principles in Action
- Public Realm
- People and Community
- Identity
The High Street
The High Street is one of the key connectors between the town centre and the beach, yet this relationship is currently severed as soon as the High Street hits the Parade.
Redesigning this key intersection, along with enhancements to the existing streetscape will transform the high street into a bustling destination to be proud of.
The principles - The High Street:
- Re-connect with the beach
- De-clutter
- Green the street - introducing street trees if possible
- Encourage shops and cafés to spill out into the street creating a lively and vibrant environment
- Simple, high quality palette of materials
- Introduce high quality residential development above retail units
Placemaking Principles in Action
- Public Realm
- People and Community
- Identity