New transport infrastructure is a focus for regeneration. It is viewed as a legacy for the future, or as a political milestone. When launching CABE's report 'Better Public Buildings' the Prime Minister looked for railway stations to continue to set high design standards and develop the sense of civic pride.
A station area development is usually more complex than other implementation projects as many different stakeholders are involved, costs are high, timeframes tend to be long and, largely because of these reasons there are numerous risks and uncertainties to be dealt with. This is where Hawkins\Brown has specific experience in consultation, reviewing design options and co-ordination across engineering disciplines.
