Reg.Nr. 89-UK/90

Cheltenham Town Centre Renewal

Cheltenham was built as a Regency town. It remains intact with a wide range of early 19th century buildings. Aim of the project: the conservation of the entirely historic town. The result has been a combined community effort of the Borough Council and English Heritage, halting ...
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Project details

Title:Cheltenham Town Centre Renewal
Entr. year: 1989
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Inner urban area
Actual use:Historic urban core
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader:
The Jury's citation: "For a decade of town regeneration involving the admirable conservation of a wide range of early 19th century buildings".

Description:
Cheltenham was built as a Regency town. It remains intact with a wide range of early 19th century buildings. Aim of the project: the conservation of the entirely historic town. The result has been a combined community effort of the Borough Council and English Heritage, halting the town's decay and restoring its original elegance.