Vassall Centre proposals revealed

Plans to transform the Vassall Centre in Bristol into a vibrant neighbourhood for multi-generational living and working have been revealed.Bristol Charities purchased the site in the spring and has been working with AWW to develop ideas to for the “much-needed” scheme.The organisation is now asking residents, neighbours and tenants of the Vassall Centre to review the outline proposals for the area.The Vassall Centre was built in 1945 as a base for American soldiers and currently offers workspace and conference facilities for businesses, charities and not-for-profits.However, the buildings are at the end of their practical lifespan and “offer very low levels of energy efficiency and sustainability”.The proposed development will be made up of three areas, offering contemporary homes for older people at one end of the site, affordable homes for families at the other, and workspace, community facilities and shared, public outside space in the middle.Potential community facilities include a nursery, café and a landscaped courtyard.