News on Battlefield Map (Streets for All)

On 21st March 2019, our team visited Battlefield Primary School to speak to young people about the proposed designs for Battlefield Road and Battlefield Rest. During the day we organised four workshops for students from P5-P7 to view, discuss and shape the design proposals . During the workshops, we used visualisations to show the current design of the streets and proposed changes. The class were then asked to discuss the following questions:

"The design looks nice for people at Battlefield Rest. Good meeting points for people waiting rather than meeting on the road. Could mean more people bike to school and make the journey faster. We like the cycle ways."

"Good for running in the green space, safer for teenagers walking and looking at their phones, more protected, feels safer and clearer around the buses.’"

They also discussed how the proposed changes would impact them and other people moving around Battlefield. They wondered about the interaction between pedestrians and cyclists and shared ideas on how the new public space could be developed:

"Keep two way traffic up to the library, otherwise, I can't get home from school easily."

"Make the green space more fun, add swings and sand area, and more trees, park benches and play area. Move the Glasgow bikes from across the road, because it's nicer.’‘

"Add a piano for anyone to play on the pavement or in the park and a guitar that has a security wire attached like in a mobile phone shop that anyone can play. Add Fast food stalls and café seating. Use the space for events and put tents and stalls in it."

It is essential to include young people in the development of the space they use and travel through. The workshops created an open platform for young people to share their views and needs. Feedback they provided will help us to understand what is important to young people in the urban environment and how this could be reflected in the proposed designs. We were very impressed with their feedback and ideas and it is great to see their passion for the neighbourhood and willingness to make it more attractive for spending time in and get more people cycling.

Thank you for having us!

The design ideas for Battlefield Road and Battlefield Junction are still live and available for your feedback. Until Friday 12 April you can:

Thank you for everyone who has commented on the designs so far. Please share this link with anyone you know who lives, works or travels through the area. Link to the Design Ideas .

Calling students in Glasgow! Do you want to make it easier to walk and cycle around your city?

Join us on the 17th of April for our free Street Hack event to be part of a passionate group of students from unis and colleges in Glasgow looking to address barriers to walking and cycling around town.

The day is a fun, hands-on and playful way to create ideas. Over the day, we will build and test them, in the real world. You will hear from inspirational speakers and learn about design tools, to help think outside the box.

More information and registration at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/street-hack-glasgow-tickets-56572259150