Quay to the City

The programme will include expert keynote speakers, guided fact-finding, opportunities to learn about the area’s rich history and explore possible futures for this important part of Exeter. Participants will take part in group discussions, receive support to present their ideas through a variety of media, contribute to the creation of a public exhibition, and, most importantly, have the opportunity to share their voice.

The challenges facing the connection between Exeter’s historic harbour and the city are not limited to crossing a busy dual carriageway or walking safely through an unsupervised area at night. There are also less obvious and less tangible barriers, including public and private transport links, visibility, lost cultural and heritage connections, reputation, space management, wayfinding, accessibility, topography and information.

Together, we want to identify innovative opportunities, challenge embedded assumptions and explore radical solutions.

Programme

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
Workshop 1: Collecting and presenting information, issues and opportunities.

FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER
Evening Lecture at the Custom House
A keynote presentation by Ben Derbyshire on the work of the Historic England Review Panel, followed by a reception.

SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER
Workshop 2: Exploring ideas, developing solutions and sharing them with the city.

You are welcome to join us for any or all of the events. Refreshments will be provided throughout, and a pre-paid lunch option will be available. Please let us know about any mobility, sensory or dietary requirements so that we can support your participation.

These are community workshops in which all participants have equal status and every voice can be heard. We encourage everyone to come as they are, contribute what they can, and share their opinions, knowledge and expertise openly and freely.

Organisers and Supporters

Promoted and hosted by Exeter Canal and Quayside Trust.

Sponsored and supported by:

Exeter Civic Society
RIBA Exeter
Atkins
Prospect

The Exeter Canal and Quayside Trust is seeking additional sponsors to support this event. For more information, please contact Anna Gilroy at anna@exetercustomhouse.co.uk.

Speakers and Facilitators

Ben Derbyshire PPRIBA, FRSA, English Heritage Commissioner
Todd Gray MBE, Historian
Dr Sarah Spencer
Cllr James Banyard, Ward Councillor and ECQT Trustee
Paul Jenkins FRSA, ECQT Trustee
Qiao Feng RIBA, FRSA
Background

This project builds on the Quay to the Future workshops, the Heritage Harbour Roadmap, and the Objects of the Exeter Canal and Quayside Trust, which seek to promote high-quality architecture, planning and civic pride.

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