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Masterplanning

Defining an inspired vision of the future

Future growth should create happy, healthy communities within beautiful and sustainable neighbourhoods.

At Define, masterplanning is more than the preparation of a single plan or strategy. It’s the creative reconciliation of spatial and thematic influences, managing constraints and promoting sustainable solutions that shape the delivery of special places.

We create distinct environments inspired by the character and history of the landscape, intimately integrated with their context, and designed with a focus on how people will experience them.

We understand the big picture. Our cohesive and creative approach is coupled with a proven understanding of delivery. Our masterplans are robust and realisable, without compromising on conceptual integrity or design ambition.

Our Approach

We navigate the complexity of large-scale development, combining strategic vision with technical expertise to unlock sites and shape places that endure.

01

Insight & Analysis

We provide cogent advice on national and local policy, socio-economic factors, environmental geography, and development strategy. Through careful analysis of place, we understand its qualities, history and possibilities.

02

Creative Problem Solving

We identify key opportunities and actively manage constraints, conceptually exploring and evaluating options with robust capacity testing. Solutions are shaped and refined in parallel with technical studies.

03

Collaboration & Communication

We effectively communicate a compelling vision, reconciling diverse professional inputs while proactively engaging and collaborating with stakeholders throughout the process.

04

Delivery Focus

We use innovative public realm and landscape design to enhance sense of place, identity and legibility, directing the planning and implementation process to ensure future delivery.

Our Deliverables

Analysis & Feasibility

Site analysis, audits and capacity studies that establish the foundation for design.

Vision & Concept

Concept visions and vision promotion materials that communicate the possibilities.

Framework Plans

Development framework plans and detailed masterplans that guide delivery.

Supporting Documentation

Design and Access Statements that support the planning process.