News on Battlefield Map (Streets for All)

Over the last few weeks the Battlefield Street Design team have been running events with the community and attending meetings to find out more about the area and how we move around. All of these comments and ideas feed into the designs which will be showcased for feedback at our next public event.

On the 24th January the Street Design team were invited to Battlefield Primary School to introduce the pupils to the Sustrans’ Bike Powered Cinema . Throughout the day we held sessions with 5 different classes at the school and talked about the benefits of cycling, the reasons behind why we cycle and we watched some short clips to hear stories from different bike users across the country. But what made this day quite different is that no electricity was used. The children used their own energy and took it in turns to power the Sustrans projector by pedaling fast on three bikes all connected to the cinema. Take a look at some of the photos below:

We had a great time at the school and we received excellent feedback from all of the students and teachers involved.

Last week we continued the active theme and teamed up with the Queen’s Park weekly Health Walk and conducted a walking audit across the project area in Battlefield with the local community. We collected comments from the group about the use of the space for active travel and how it makes us feel when walking around.

Participants raised important points during the audit about the safety of crossing roads and the need for recognised and formal crossings at specific locations. Concerns were raised about the quality of pavements in the area and the narrow width which makes it difficult to accommodate a wheelchair and a buggy at the same time. Furthermore, the lack of dropped kerbs make it difficult for wheelchair users to cross safely. However, a huge asset to the area is the Queens Park, its greenery and number of walking routes makes it a regular location for the walking group.

Thank you to Good Move Glasgow and the regular walkers which let us join their weekly health walk to carry out this activity. All of these comments were recorded by the team and will help inform the design process for Battlefield Street Design Project.

Weekly Walking Group

If you’d like to join this weekly walking group the Queens Park Health Walk runs every Monday and meet at the main foyer at New Victoria Hospital at 11.00am. It’s a great way to take the first steps towards a healthier lifestyle and meet new people. There are a number of Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities. To find out more visit: www.goodmoveglasgow.com/walking .

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The next stage for the Battlefield Street Design project is the design consultation period where we will be showcasing designs of the space and collecting your feedback. This consultation will be launched on Tuesday 19 March with a drop-in event at Langside Library from 3pm - 8pm with presentations and discussions and then the designs will be open for comments for 3 weeks.

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