Mayfield Park, Manchester – The Mayfield Partnership (U+I, Manchester City Council, Transport for Greater Manchester and LCR) with Studio Egret West, Public Space finalist

Part of Manchester’s largest regeneration scheme, Mayfield Park is the city’s first new public park in over 100 years. What was industrial land is now home to diverse range of 120 mature and semi-mature trees of 43 different species, 120,000 plants and shrubs, wildflower and public lawns, tranquil riverside walkways and the city’s largest play area.

Brent Cross Town, Barnet - Related Argent and London Borough of Barnet with Allies & Morrison and Makower Architects 

It may be at an early stage, but the judges were impressed with the steps this project has taken towards its holistic vision. In particular, the delivery of social infrastructure first, not just the high quality green spaces, but also the employment and skills, and commitment to incubating local entrepreneurs. The judges particlarly liked the Flourishing index, and the development of metrics and measurement. Signage around this site, locked in by major roads, is really important, and the judges look foraward to hte arrival of the station to see progress in the interconnecting of the new Brent Cross to the wider area. The commitment to women and girls in sport is commendable, and the judges felt the park spaces and cafe were busy and well used on their visit. There is a hope that the community being fostered here will be supported as an influx of new residents change the character of the place.

St Helens Town Centre, St Helens – The English Cities Fund (joint venture between Muse, Homes England and Legal & General) in partnership with St Helens Council with Jon Matthews Architects, Planit-IE and Arcadis, Future Place finalist

In March 2020, St Helens Council and The English Cities Fund (ECF) agreed a 20-year partnership to regenerate St Helens town centre. The masterplan features a new town centre divided into four character zones and includes the development of a new bus station, public and pedestrian-friendly spaces and the reconfiguration of redundant highways and the demolition of shopping centres.