Urban Flow : transport planning consultants
Movement People Places
We look wider than conventional transport planning and traffic engineering – to us it’s about getting things moving, whether by foot, cycle, bus, car or rail.
Bridging the gap between engineering and vision, we bring a Big Picture view in supporting and leading masterplanning, placemaking, development planning, cycling schemes, town centre and high street regeneration – to name just a few.
With a great track record of scheme delivery and development planning application success for a wide variety of clients, we can help you get your project started and on the road to success.
We give what's needed to meet your needs:
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we don’t over-analyse or over-engineer
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if a high-level approach is all that’s needed – we say so
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if a more detailed analytical approach is needed – we do that too
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we say it the way we see it
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if our insight can save client time, resource and money - we'll save it!
What We Do
...we're Transport Planners!
Transport Assessment - Placemaking - Masterplanning - High Streets - Parking - Walking & Cycling - Bus Planning - Deliveries - Research...
Development Planning
Masterplanning & regeneration - transport support
Development Planning
Transport Assessment
Car parking schemes and strategies
Cycle parking
Transport and Traffic Modelling
Active Travel, Travel Plans
Design Guidance
Best Practice, research, guidance
Hospital / University campus planning
Transport Funding Bids
Streets & Places
Traffic Management
Cycle Scheme Design & Planning
Town Centre, Future Streets and High Street Action
Walking Schemes and Initiatives
Access & Movement Planning
Funding bid preparation
Bus Priority and Service Planning
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs)
Deliveries & Servicing - Freight Strategy Development
Public Consultation & Community Engagement
Key Team Members
Moving forward
We find ourselves in unprecedented and extraordinary times, nationally and globally. There's much of course that could be said about the sadness experienced by many during the pandemic and we at Urban Flow extend our deepest sympathies to those affected.
We are determined to build on the movement and placemaking positives from this period, the widespread take-up of walking and cycling, the warm sense of community interdependence, and the appreciation of those who provide vital services for us day to day - including bus and rail. We're seeing opportunities to rebuild through initiatives such as Future High Streets, Levelling Up fund and National Bus Strategy and are working actively with our clients to build Covid-19 resilience into our high streets, towns and cities.
Other challenges such as climate change, zero carbon, air quality and wellbeing now have renewed resonance and the call to action is loud and clear. Urban Flow was born during the last recession and thrived thereafter. Our team is resourceful, resilient and determined to contribute fully in getting things moving again towards a brighter, healthier, safer and properous future.
Lorna Sewell
Director - Streets & Places
Lorna leads our Streets and Places work and fully demonstrates the ethos of delivering Urban Flow’s work in a creative yet straightforward and legible way.
She is expert in sensitive street design and in leading substantial public realm related and town centre masterplanning projects.
Simon Adams
Director - Spatial Planning
Simon manages Urban Flow's Spatial Planning projects including transport planning, strategy development, development and masterplanning support.
Alongside his spatial planning expertise, Simon has spent many years helping to develop high profile traffic management and public realm schemes.
Establishing Urban Flow in 2011, John had many years in transport planning - from past capacity-driven quick fixes, to real world ‘big picture’ planning for people and communities. That experience has been invaluable in developing distinctive and forward-looking movement initiatives.
Working in the Urban Flow way was always John's ambition - wanting to do things better and differently, putting people first and working fully collaboratively and creatively with clients and partners.
These are fascinating times for transport with healthy living, placemaking and caring for the environment now uppermost in our lives, with Future Mobility promising far-reaching change for all of us. John and the Urban Flow team are excited to be playing an active part in shaping development, places and spaces in this exciting new world!
John Emslie
Senior Director
Our projects
Oswestry Masterplan and Access and Movement Strategy
Movement proposals to support development of a wider investable concept masterplan for the town's evolution
Innovation Park Medway
Development planning support for this landmark building in Medway
Edgware SPD Transport Study
Transport assessment based study assessing the potential for of substantial proposed growth in the town centre providing a positive and forward-looking sustainable transport environment
Mansfield Town Centre Masterplan
Related to the Future High Streets Fund initiative, the masterplan develops approaches to embed sustainable and healthy movement, positively supporting streets and spaces
Luton Town Centre Development Framework and Delivery Plan
Transport planning advice regarding placemaking-focused multimodal responses to supporting future town centre development
Erith
Liveable Neighbourhood Funding Bid
Prepared all movement inputs to this comprehensive Liveable Neighbourhoods funding bid building on urban Flow's extensive earlier work in Erith
Basing View Office Development, Basingstoke, Berkshire
Transport Assessment and Travel Plan for this campus-based development
Ilford Cultural Quarter
Access & Movement Assessment
Masterplan and design support for Ilford town centre
Residential Development, Kidbrooke, London
Detailed site feasibility appraisal for residential site development adjacent to Kidbrooke Village
London Dock School, Tower Hamlets, London
Design and transport planning services for the development a new secondary school including parking, servicing and cycle provision
Tottenham High Street Strategy, London
Movement and access proposals as part of a 5 year strategy and masterplan to deliver positive change in conditions for Tottenham High Road
Erith Links - Public Realm, Major Scheme development
Multi-faceted assessment of movement conditions and proposals in this growth area focusing on enabling growth through sustainable transport interventions
Blackfen Road - Public Realm Scheme - Bexley, London
Street design and movement advice for this public realm improvement scheme
Kensal Rise - Public Realm Scheme Development - Brent Council
A substantial movement and public realm improvement scheme including Urban Flow-led community engagement addressing bus operations, cycling, pedestrian movement, parking and servicing
Kensal Rise Bus Priority Enabling Study - Brent Council
Detailed bus operations planning in support of a wider and comprehensive public realm scheme incorporating walking and cycling improvements
Mayfair Transport & Public Realm and Movement Improvements - London
Movement and design advice on a variety of schemes, studies and proposals in this key area of activity and heritage in central London
Beckenham Place Park - Access & Movement Assessment
Transport Assessment in support of this major park / leisure improvement scheme planning for on-site and off-site parking
Mandeville Road Scheme Development - Ealing Council, London
Road corridor improvement scheme focused on road safety and traffic management improvement and related public realm treatments
Leyton Placeshaping - Waltham Forest - London
Multi-modal appraisals of conditions and opportunities related to development areas, infrastructure and placemaking, providing a framework for further growth
Northolt Corridor Traffic Management & Public Realm - Ealing Council, London
Road corridor improvement and traffic management proposals to calm traffic in nearby village
Sudbury Hill Urban Village Scheme Design - Harrow section
Scheme design for the Harrow side of this road corridor improvement
Deptford High Street Public Realm Scheme - Lewisham Council
Full movement analysis and design support for all modes and users related to this major public realm scheme
London Road, Public Realm Street Enhancement - Brighton
Corridor movement and public realm improvement proposals for this important town centre corridor
Watford Public Realm Scheme
Wide-ranging transport design advice to the public realm design team for this major public realm improvement scheme
Peckham Square - public realm design support
Providing comprehensive access and movement design advice to provide for an important strategic cycle route, pedestrian convenience and visitor enjoyment
St George’s University Hospital - development planning
Specialist transport advice to support the design of a new specialist healthcare facility at the Tooting site, London
Norfolk Market Towns - Access & Movement Studies
A study of towns across Norfolk to assess movement needs and responses to assist high street recovery post-pandemic
Hounslow -
Four Town Centres
Visions & Masterplans
Providing transport planning and placemaking support to prepare forward-looking visions for town centres and high streets across the borough
Rugby Town Centre Masterplan
Transport planning support for this roadmap for regeneration - focusing on retail, residential, leisure, transport and tourism
Berkeley Square Public Realm Design Support
Traffic engineering and design support for further public realm improvement in the Mayfair area
Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust Visitor Centre
Movement advice supporting a funding bid to improve visitor facilities for this important heritage building
Ealing Town Centre, Prospectus for Change
Led the mutidisciplinary team in submitting a forward-looking and detailed funding bid to Transport for London on behalf of Ealing Council
Public Realm Vision and Strategy -
Victoria BID, London
Providing all transport-related movement inputs in preparing a new public realm strategy supporting a strong, identifiable and vibrant Victoria in the heart of central London
Cambridge Market Square
Design support for public realm improvement scheme at this iconic site in Cambridge's historic city centre
Dalston Town Centre Public Realm, Movement and Permeability Study, London
Preparing concept-based options to reduce the impact of vehicles, improve pedestrian routes and spaces and promote a finer urban grain to support development
Cambridge Spaces and Movement SPD
Movement inputs to develop a strategy and Supplementary Planning Document for the management of city centre spaces and the network of movement corridors and linkages
Burnley Weavers' Triangle Masterplan, Burnley BC
A masterplan focussing on this historic quarter and multimodal access throughout Burnley town centre
Basing View Masterplan, Hampshire
Access and movement advice to improve access for visitors and town centre links for this substantial business park
Tewkesbury Area Masterplan, Gloucestershire
Transport planning advice to assist in early stage masterplanning for this extensive growth area in Gloucestershire
North Finchley SPD - Barnet Council
Transport planning support for this Supplementary Planning Document, including parking and junction studies
London South Bank University - Southwark, London
Comprehensive campus redevelopment design with transport assessment and travel plans prepared and submitted for the related planning application
Wimpole Hall - National Trust - Cambridgeshire
Transport assessment and travel plan prepared and submitted for a Visitor Welcome Centre with extensive car parking, pedestrian and cycling improvements
Hemel Hempstead Hospital - Development Assessment
Transport planning advice to the wider development and masterplanning team for this substantial site
Two Waters Masterplan - Hemel Hempstead
Masterplan and SPD with sustainable transport and public realm improvement assessment and proposals
Winchester Station Area Masterplan & Parking Study - Winchester Borough Council, Hants
Masterplan support considering access, parking capacity, walking and cycling for this important area around the station
University Campus Developments:
- London South Bank University
- Canterbury Christ Church
- University of London
- Queen Mary's University, London
A variety of university campus development related transport assessment and movement studies
Swanley & Hextable Masterplan - Sevenoaks District Council, Kent
Masterplan development with a multidisciplinary masterplanning team
Spray Street Masterplan & SPD, Woolwich - London Borough of Greenwich
Transport planning advice to the multidisciplinary team for this town centre regeneration scheme
Contact Us
Contact us and find how our services can benefit your company.
020 7566 3451
Our clients & what they say about us
Resourcefulness
"This is great - thanks so much. I totally follow [the approach] and that looks like an excellent use of the information we have and a clever and very rational approach"
Leisure development SE. London
Community Consensus
“A huge huge THANK YOU from me and I know the Residents - we NEED this! Please let the rest of the team know we really appreciate all their help!”
United Residents' Group, W. London
“I wanted to say a personal thank you to you and the team for the progress we’ve made. I appreciate it is not always easy but to get this level of consensus I think is great."
Council Portfolio Holder W. London
Targeting effort
"I have worked closely with Urban Flow to deliver a number of complex and difficult schemes. Urban Flow were able to establish the key requirements for each area highlighting the specific needs of businesses, car users and the general public"
Street design, traffic management, cycling, parking and access and movement project SE. London
Getting the job done!
"Just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your hard work in putting this important document together, I’m really pleased with how it turned out especially in the circumstances. Thanks for dropping everything and getting it done, it is very, very much appreciated"
Funding Bid - W. London Council
Enabling successful development
"Senior Members and Officers were impressed with the detail of submission and the project yet again meeting another challenging timescale within the key milestone programme.
Board Members were also extremely grateful for your individual contribution within the wider team. Your professionalism and dedication to ensure a successful submission was fully recognised"
Civic Centre, Northants
Effective Project Management
"The Major Scheme was run with excellent PM governance, consultation and innovative ideas and was an exemplar for the Major Scheme process and collaborative working."
TfL Programme Manager
Planning Authorities
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Cambridge City Council
London Borough of Barnet
London Borough of Bexley
London Borough of Brent
London Borough of Ealing
London Borough of Greenwich
London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Haringey
London Borough of Hounslow
London Borough of Lewisham
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
London Borough of Waltham Forest
London Borough of Lewisham
Luton Borough Council
Oxfordshire County Council
Tewkesbury Borough Council
Watford Borough Council
Westminster Real Estate
The WestTrans Partnership
Winchester District Council
Our clients & what they say about us
Resourcefulness
"This is great - thanks so much. I totally follow [the approach] and that looks like an excellent use of the information we have and a clever and very rational approach"
Leisure development SE. London
Community Consensus
“A huge huge THANK YOU from me and I know the Residents - we NEED this! Please let the rest of the team know we really appreciate all their help!”
United Residents' Group, W. London
“I wanted to say a personal thank you to you and the team for the progress we’ve made. I appreciate it is not always easy but to get this level of consensus I think is great."
Council Portfolio Holder W. London
Targeting effort
"I have worked closely with Urban Flow to deliver a number of complex and difficult schemes. Urban Flow were able to establish the key requirements for each area highlighting the specific needs of businesses, car users and the general public"
Street design, traffic management, cycling, parking and access and movement project SE. London
Getting the job done!
"Just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your hard work in putting this important document together, I’m really pleased with how it turned out especially in the circumstances. Thanks for dropping everything and getting it done, it is very, very much appreciated"
Funding Bid - W. London Council
Enabling successful development
"Senior Members and Officers were impressed with the detail of submission and the project yet again meeting another challenging timescale within the key milestone programme.
Board Members were also extremely grateful for your individual contribution within the wider team. Your professionalism and dedication to ensure a successful submission was fully recognised"
Civic Centre, Northants
Effective Project Management
"The Major Scheme was run with excellent PM governance, consultation and innovative ideas and was an exemplar for the Major Scheme process and collaborative working."
TfL Programme Manager
Our Clients & Partners
Planning Authorities
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Rugby Borough Council
Cambridge City Council
Oswestry Town Council
Shropshire Council
Luton Borough Council
Oxfordshire County Council
Tewkesbury Borough Council
Mansfield District Council
Watford Borough Council
Westminster Real Estate
The WestTrans Partnership
Shropshire Council
Winchester District Council
Barnet Council
Brent Council
Ealing Council
Hackney Council
Haringey Council
Lewisham Council
London Borough of Bexley
London Borough of Hounslow
Tower Hamlets Council
Waltham Forest Council
Consultant Partners
Allies & Morrison
Architype
Aukett Swanke
BDP
Blackburn Ltd
Caroe Architects
Carter Jonas
Caruso St John
Contemporary Transport
Dendy Byrne
DP9
Gardiner and Theobald
Gerald Eve
GL Hearn
Hassell Architects
Hawkins Brown
Ingham Pinnock
Jackson Coles
JCLA Landscape Architects
mae Architects
Stiff + Trevillion
Studio Weave
Temple Group
00 Zero Zero
Private Sector
Castlepoint Regeneration
Canterbury Christ Church University
Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust
Oswestry Business Improvement District (BID)
Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Grosvenor
King's College London University
London Metropolitan University
London South Bank University
Mercato Metropolitano
National Trust
The Victoria Business Improvement District (BID)
University of Bolton
University of Brighton
University of London
University of Manchester
Queen Mary University
The Victoria Business Improvement District (BID)
Westminster Real Estate
Funding Bids - We Can Help!
Urban Flow has extensive and successful experience in the preparation of regeneration, town centre, high street and transport scheme funding bids, applications and supporting business cases for UK councils including Bexley, Mansfield, Ealing, Luton as well as partnerships including WestTrans.
Our help has unlocked millions of pounds of funding for the regeneration of high streets, town centres and implementation of transport schemes directly from bodies inclu - Let us help!ding the Department for Transport, Network Rail, Transport for London, the Greater London Authority and the European Union. We also work collaboratively with councils, communities and other specialists including economic regeneration, urban design and town planning to develop initiatives and secure funding streams.
We’re here to help with all movement, placemaking and Covid-19 related funding applications and responses including Future High Streets Fund, High Streets Heritage Action Zones and others.
We are also expert in related areas including:
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Vision and objective setting
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Community-led visions and bids
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The preparation of Prospectuses for Change documents
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Business case preparation
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Site auditing reports including Healthy Streets audits
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Comprehensive data, issues and opportunities analysis
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Scheme concept designs, visualisations and precedents
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Scheme costs, programmes and risks
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Future transport innovation
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Quick-wins and temporary schemes
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Covid-19 high street resilience and recovery
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High-level and detailed masterplan support
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Delivery Frameworks
Urban Flow’s Streets and Places Director, Lorna Sewell would be very happy to talk through query you may have regarding funding bids, applications and business cases. You can contact her via email at: lorna@urban-flow.co.uk
CONTACT
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203 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7FR
United Kingdom
England
info@urban-flow.co.uk
The Urban Flow team are hybrid working during the continuing Covid-pandemic
During this time, you can contact us on either of these numbers:
07876 740932
07721 666668
07974 345667