Grimshaw Architects has revealed new images of its recently-approved masterplan for 8,500 new homes in East Hertfordshire that will form part of the wider Harlow and Gilston Garden Town project.

The practice, along with urban planner MICA and landscape architect Grant Associates, received outline consent for the scheme – designed for housing association Places for People – at the end of February.

As well as the new homes, the project will deliver a new community centre, two secondary schools, up to six primary schools, healthcare and sport facilities, 29,200sq m of commercial space and 25,100sq m of retail and leisure space.

…