THESE images give an idea of how the centre of Winchester could be transformed.

The latest idea for Silver Hill 2 - or the Central Winchester Regeneration Area - was unveiled by architects JTP at a meeting attended by more than 150 people at the Guildhall last week.

Attractive buildings, exposed waterways, and a new “mixed-use” quarter could form part of the site’s future.

The work is a step forward for the city council after an £150m scheme between the city council and developer THRE collapsed in 2016.

JTP managing partner Marcus Adams told the meeting that there are also plans to re-use buildings like the Antiques Market as a space for new business start-ups and for creative purposes.

To reduce the height of the new buildings there is an idea to move public parking onto land off Middle Brook Street and Cossack Lane.

Within the area there would also be a new bus interchange on Friarsgate to replace the 1930s bus station which is set to be demolished.

A new bus ‘hub’ is likely to be controversial but bus companies no longer want such facilities. Councillors will be keen that any new hub includes comfortable waiting areas as well as clear information.

Moving the interchange would allow civic chiefs to complete the pedestrianisation of the High Street-Broadway axis which was started in 1974.

For many years buses and pedestrians have proved a difficult mix, with two serious injuries to pedestrians in the last five years.