Midhurst Vision

MIDHURST IS INNOVATIVE
Finding new ways of doing things, solving problems and thinking creatively
• innovative due to community connectivity and involvement
• collaborative and has open governance, with innovation at its core
• championing contemporary and sustainable architecture
• with an emphasis on tree planting and creative landscaping
• developing modern affordable housing
• managing traffic and creating pedestrian areas in ways that maximise quality of life
• a hub for entrepreneurs and creative businesses, with super-fast connectivity
• a place that brings its heritage to life in a creative way

MIDHURST IS VIBRANT - A TOWN FULL OF LIFE AND ENERGY
• making the most of SDNPA visitor centre and all the activities of Cowdray and Ruins
• a hive of activity with events and programmes making it a "place to be"
• a town that feels very alive without being noisy or congested
• served by a good supermarket and a wide selection of interesting/specialist shops
• host to regular markets in the MarketSquare - some traditional) some new - eg. Slow Food Sussex
• a town that offers high quality education and lifelong learning
• able to offer covered outdoor space for al-fresco eating and entertainment
• known for its "green" lido and many other sports and recreational opportunities
• connected to inspirational businesses with opportunities for well-paid work & entrepreneurialism - raising average local incomes
• a hub for innovative affordable work spaces for local start-ups

MIDHURST IS GREEN
'bringing the South Downs in' - greening the built environment to create a sense of place
• a town that's in harmony with its rural location in the heart of South Downs NP
• a magical and memorable place to be with its creative planting and solar lighting
• embracing its old name 'middle wooded' with its ambitious tree planting schemes
• a place that promotes sustainable living
• eco-vehicle friendly
• a town with an integrated cycle and footpath network
• a place that has an integrated eco-transport system
• an area served by a continuous local hop-on, hop-off shuttle bus
• known for nurturing "Green Businesses"
• place to go for exceptional food and drink made with locally sourced ingredients