Canning Place, Merseyside Police
PLACED were commissioned by Merseyside Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner to lead public engagement on the future of Canning Place – the former police headquarters in Liverpool city centre. With the building now vacant following the relocation to Rose Hill, the project aimed to explore what redevelopment could look like and what local people, stakeholders and developers want and need from the site.
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PLACED delivered public engagement including pop-up events in Liverpool ONE, school workshops, and an interactive website where people could learn more, share ideas and complete a survey. Our aim was to gather a wide range of views to shape a shared vision for the site, and support the development of a memorandum of understanding to guide its future use and redevelopment.
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People shared a strong ambition for the site to become a bold, welcoming destination that brings value to the city and local communities. There was support for a development that drives economic impact, attracts visitors and businesses, and creates local opportunities. The process provided crucial insight into the best possible solution for the site and how to achieve the best social, economic, and environmental benefits for the Merseyside community, whilst helping to align the interests and proposals of developers with the needs of local people.
“Thank you for putting this together and making the public feel a part of the process.”