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Associates
BlueFish Regeneration Limited was established in response to a growing demand for good coastal and rural regeneration project development, implementation and delivery.
A unique aspect of its “whole solutions” service is its skill in assembling different experts to match the requirements of each regeneration project. The team is assembled on a “project-by-project” basis, thus bringing together the right skills and experience to ensure the best outcome for the client.
Gordon Hood
Gordon Hood brings economic and market reality to proposals for regenerating towns, cities and rural areas. He is skilled in developing and delivering innovative implementation strategies and advises on the property market, economic development, town planning, and private/public sector funding solutions. His experience includes heading up the Regeneration team at King Sturge, and working on projects in Canada, Newcastle, Manchester, Irvine Bay and Kirkaldy. More recent projects include leading on a seafront masterplan which has successfully won funding from the CABE Sea Change programme, and as an invaluable member of the BlueFish project team in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk.
Peter Hunter
Peter Hunter, Architectural Consultant. A former partner in the London architectural practice of Shepheard Epstein and Hunter, Peter is experienced in urban planning, the development of waterside areas, and mixed-use developments. His urban design ideas have been applied to the regeneration of major city sites, and he was instrumental in initiating the 1982 flagship development at Salford Quays. This was followed by Laganside in Belfast, similarly successful, and continuing the principle of high quality infrastructure attracting significant property investment. Since then Peter has worked on numerous waterside developments across the UK, including Ilfracombe, Wick, Great Yarmouth, Fleetwood and Bridlington. He has also advised on various transport regeneration and development projects.
Kathryn Chapman
Kathryn Chapman, Project Co-ordinator. Kathryn has an impressive track record in project development and delivery, community consultation, and funding applications. She has a detailed knowledge of Yorkshire and Humber, and specialises in building good working relationships to strengthen and support rural communities. Her farming background sharpened her interest in the development of a sustainable rural economy, and her retail experience gives her a unique understanding of local trading issues. Kathryn is currently working on rural regeneration projects across North Yorkshire, and exploring innovative ways for new technology to improve quality of life. She is also involved with Rural Action Yorkshire, a charity supporting community projects across the region.
Sally Walker
Sally Walker is an RIBA architect and co-founder and director of Native Architects, a North Yorkshire-based chartered practice accomplished in designing carefully composed, innovative and energy efficient solutions. The practice offers maturity in approach and youthful energy in the delivery of stylish and contemporary solutions. It is proficient in identifying the future needs of clients and has a proven track record in responding to challenging contexts, whether urban or rural, to create honest, sustainable buildings. It is skilful in creating both new buildings and bringing back life and diversity to old.
PLB Limited
PLB Limited, established in 1990, provides a complete range of heritage consultancy and design services, from feasibility studies and funding applications to exhibitions and interpretive realisation. The company, based in North Yorkshire, has a wealth of experience in developing cultural and natural heritage, tourism and recreation projects, and a collection of award-winning projects in its portfolio. Its multi-disciplinary team offers a tailored, dedicated approach to every assignment, retaining its team spirit through close working relationships and long-standing associates.
Carolyn Lloyd Brown
Carolyn is a tourism and heritage consultant with expertise in strategic master-planning, interpretive planning, design and development for cultural and natural heritage sites. She has extensive experience of conservation plans, access and audience development, feasibility studies and visitor management at nationally and internationally significant sites. Carolyn understands the need to deliver sustainable solutions that are sensitive to site conservation, economically viable, enable community engagement and embrace the ethos of the European Landscape Convention. Recent projects Carolyn has led include: Preparation of a comprehensive interpretation strategy and visitor engagement master plan for the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site;; Completion of two major interpretation strategies for the Northern Ireland Tourist Board in order to develop national trails; Preparation of a conservation and development plan for Castle Howard Estate, one of the UK's most significant and complete historic rural estates. This project has just been short-listed for a prestigious RTPI Planning Award, 2009.