Retail & Food Court
Independent traders, street food and a vibrant central avenue.
Hertfordshire · Community-led vision
A New Destination for Community, Creativity and Innovation in Hertfordshire
Innovate · Collaborate · Empower
We're exploring the creation of a vibrant shipping-container hub that brings together independent food vendors, startups, community organisations, training opportunities, events, culture and local talent.
About the Vision
A place built around the people who live here.
A sustainable, container-based enterprise and community hub for Cheshunt — designed to be a launchpad for local talent and a welcoming destination for everyone.
- Support local businesses and entrepreneurs
- Create opportunities for young people
- Encourage innovation and creativity
- Provide affordable space for startups
- Host community events and activities
- Create a unique destination for Hertfordshire
Inside the Hub
Spaces designed for everyone.
A glimpse of the kinds of spaces we're exploring across the site.
Café & Social Space
Warm, plant-filled spaces to meet, work and unwind.
Events & Community Space
Outdoor amphitheatre for music, film nights and workshops.
Innovation Lab & Co-working
Affordable desks and a launchpad for new ventures.
Training & Workshop Room
Skills sessions, careers programmes and youth training.
Potential Features
Twelve ideas. One destination.
A flexible mix of spaces and experiences — shaped by the people who use them.
Independent Cafés
Local roasters and artisan baristas.
Food Vendors
A rotating mix of street-food kitchens.
Startup Spaces
Affordable units for new ventures.
Community Hub
A home for local groups and charities.
Training & Workshops
Skills, careers and learning.
Creative Studios
Makers, artists and designers.
Outdoor Events
Seasonal programming all year.
Live Music
A stage for local talent.
Local Markets
Producers, growers and traders.
Co-working Space
Flexible desks and meeting rooms.
Fitness & Wellbeing
Classes, yoga and wellness.
Family Activities
Something for every age.
Sustainable Design
Built green from the ground up.
Repurposed containers, renewable energy and green design at the heart of the hub.
Solar Panels
On-roof PV for renewable energy generation.
Rainwater Harvesting
Collection for irrigation and WC flushing.
Green Roofs
Insulation, biodiversity and urban cooling.
Natural Ventilation
Cross-ventilation for fresh, healthy spaces.
Reused Materials
Giving shipping containers a second life.
Low Carbon
Sustainable materials and efficient systems.
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Community Supporters
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Local Businesses Interested
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Local Organisations Interested
Targeted Social & Economic Impact
100+
Jobs created
50+
Startups supported
1,000+
Skills & training places
100%
Community ownership
Indicative early-stage figures · updated as new supporters register.
Community Support
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