Latest plans for Bristol Arena revealed by Populous

Bristol Arena
Bristol Arena
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Bristol Arena moves another step closer as residents and businesses are invited to give their views on the emerging plans and transport proposals for the 12,000 capacity international entertainment venue due to be located close to Temple Meads station.

Bristol Arena
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International arena design team Populous, together with Bath-based architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, engineering firm BuroHappold Engineering and sound specialists Vanguardia Consulting, have developed plans for an innovative and flexible arena that will bring world-class acts, regeneration and recognition to the city. The plans are being developed for two planning applications, one for the arena when it opens and one for the future development of Arena Island, both due to be submitted at the end of October.

Bristol Arena
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They show the Bristol Arena set in a vibrant place that will in time become a new destination, active throughout the week, transforming a derelict part of the city into a new vibrant quarter. Access to the arena is a really important consideration and as European Green Capital we must encourage visitors to travel to the venue sustainably which is one of the main reasons that I have always wanted the arena placed at Bristol’s principal public transport hub.

Bristol Arena
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MetroBus and new rail services through MetroWest will serve the new venue, special Park and Ride services are being proposed for the largest events and we are considering measures to protect local residents from on street parking. The city regularly hosts events with very large visitor numbers, often far larger than the arena’s maximum capacity of 12,000, and it has the capacity to absorb these visitors even if a majority still come in cars. Source and images courtesy of Populous.

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