The plans being brought forward by a joint venture between Kier Property, CTP and Liverpool City Council will create a vibrant green space for workers, residents and the local community to use.
The old Exchange Station site off Pall Mall is set to be transformed into 400,000 sq ft of offices alongside retail and a hotel, all centred around the green square. The plans will see the existing Bixteth Gardens redeveloped and replaced, with an overall increase in the amount of public space at the site.
Designed by award-winning landscape architects re-form, the green square will provide an attractive focal point for visitors, while new pedestrian walkways and plenty of seating will create a flow and vibrancy through the site. It will also feature a pavilion that could be used as a café or restaurant while ground floor office space is earmarked for complementary retail or leisure.
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Overall, there will be double the number of trees and three times more planting with additional public realm incorporated into the design.
Tom Gilman, Kier said: "We know that Bixteth Gardens is well-used by workers and residents during the day which is why the green square sits at the heart of the development.
"We want it to be a thriving space within the city that can be used during the day and also at night and weekends with entertainment such as cinema screenings, performances and markets. We want it to be somewhere to relax and socialise throughout the year for workers, residents and visitors alike."
The £200m Pall Mall scheme, which lies within the heart of the city's Commercial District, is significantly important for the city to help it address a shortage of Grade A office space. It is expected to attract considerable inward investment and create 1,800 jobs.
