Updated spatial design principles for the 1190 Memorial Space

Introduction Our previous blog shared the feedback received on the draft open brief revisions. This blog updates on progress relating to the design of the 1190 Memorial Space. Spatial design principles The council’s team have revised the spatial specification for the 1190 Memorial Space to deliver a larger area that provides sufficient seating and standing … Read more

Responses to revised Open Brief related to a 1190 memorial area

On 17th February 2026 we shared draft revisions to our Open Brief for New Public Spaces in the Castle & Eye of York. We gathered feedback via the website, facebook and email. The quotes within this blog reflect comments from individuals in response to the proposed revisions. The feedback affirms the draft revisions and no … Read more