SLIDE 1 “I am proud to be patron of the Green Corridor, a visionary partnership of local people, governmental and non-governmental
and schools who have put down a green marker of care and sustainability on one of the most high profile network
world.”
Patron Dr David Bellamy
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Our vision… Our vision…
… …is one in which all those who live, work is one in which all those who live, work and travel through west London and travel through west London experience a distinctive, high quality experience a distinctive, high quality environment. environment. It will be an environment in which local It will be an environment in which local people can take pride and ownership, and people can take pride and ownership, and where they will feel connected to their where they will feel connected to their community. community.
SLIDE 3 why west London? why west London?
- west London comprises the busiest network of
west London comprises the busiest network of transport corridors in the UK transport corridors in the UK
- levels of noise and air pollution are above average
levels of noise and air pollution are above average and severance of communities from green and open and severance of communities from green and open places is widespread places is widespread
- statistics which indicate a thriving economy in west
statistics which indicate a thriving economy in west London, also act as a blanket, hiding pockets of London, also act as a blanket, hiding pockets of deprivation. deprivation.
SLIDE 4 What do we do? What do we do?
An enabling organisation with An enabling organisation with expertise in expertise in
Partnership development
Community engagement
Developing cross-
Borough strategies
- Project management and fund
Project management and fund-
raising
Environmental education
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FAR: FAR:
improving quality of life in the West Area improving quality of life in the West Area
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Engaging Communities Engaging Communities
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Improving the environment Improving the environment
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Environmental Education Environmental Education
SLIDE 9 Cross Cross-
Borough Strategies
- Landscape Enhancement Strategy (1998)
- West London Green Web draft SPG (2003)
- Extension of the Green Corridor: Hogarth
Roundabout to Earls Court Road, one of the Mayor for London’s 100 Public Spaces
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Green Corridor in the Green Corridor in the Brentford Area Brentford Area
Boston Manor Park: access, planting projects and festival display Environmental Education projects with schools Mulberry Centre Garden Activities at Syon Park The Golden Mile
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A4 Strategies and Studies A4 Strategies and Studies
Green Corridor Partnership Landscape Enhancement Strategy (1998) Green Corridor Golden Mile Inception Study (LUC) (2003) Mayors 100 Public Spaces Programme (2004) Great West Road Strategy (1993) Transport for London’s Streetscape Guidance (2005)
SLIDE 12 2005/06 Action Plan for A4: 2005/06 Action Plan for A4:
Boston Manor Road to Sutton Court Road Boston Manor Road to Sutton Court Road
The A4 under the elevated M4 can form a critical link in a distinctive and green strategic gateway to the capital city. The main aim will be to address the needs of different users of this strategic route by integrating improved traffic management and pedestrian circulation into a high quality public realm. Quality
- f life and community safety for local residents will
be key issues.
SLIDE 13 Context and Character Context and Character (from 2001 Study)
(from 2001 Study)
4 Character Areas: 4 Character Areas:
1 Great West End 1 Great West End 2 Brentford 2 Brentford Village Village 3 Carville Hall 3 Carville Hall 4 Chiswick 4 Chiswick Roundabout Roundabout
Golden Mile Means: Golden Mile Means:
Products
Employment
- Architecture (1930’s & modern)
Architecture (1930’s & modern)
Landmarks
Communities
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Opportunities Opportunities
Integration with transport / development plans Integration with transport / development plans Improve environment for local communities and road Improve environment for local communities and road users users Improve image/ presence of businesses Improve image/ presence of businesses Improve legibility of place within “gateway to London” Improve legibility of place within “gateway to London” Improve accessibility and personal safety Improve accessibility and personal safety
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Character: Brentford Village Character: Brentford Village
Boundaries and frontages, poor Key landmarks above Grey dull and busy below Pavements, cycle-ways and verges inconsistent
SLIDE 16 Landscape issues:
Brentford Village Brentford Village
- Conserving historic vernacular?
- Rationalise/improve forecourts
frontages/boundaries
SLIDE 17 Brentford Village: Highway Issues Brentford Village: Highway Issues
pedestrians & cyclists
Highways arrangements
SLIDE 18 Brentford Village: Opportunities Brentford Village: Opportunities
- Creative lighting in void
spaces
- Creative lighting of landmark
buildings
SLIDE 19 With special thanks to CIP
Opportunities: Light Projections Opportunities: Light Projections
SLIDE 20 With special thanks to WE-EF lighting
Opportunities: Illuminations Opportunities: Illuminations
SLIDE 21 Holding pattern-A13
With special thanks to Tom de Paor
Opportunities: Sculpture / Art Opportunities: Sculpture / Art
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- Continuity of the ribbon
- Distinctiveness of place
- Collective of community
- Milestones of travel
- Public transport connectivity
- Integrated renewal
- Framework Plan
- Development opportunities
Concepts for Consideration: Concepts for Consideration:
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- Business frontage
- Architectural celebration
- Boundaries
- Soft landscape
- Surfaces
- Illuminated highlights
Concepts for Consideration: Concepts for Consideration:
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- Establish Partnership Group with key stakeholders
- Share expertise and knowledge
- Develop an action plan
- Community engagement
- Capital projects?
Next Steps: Next Steps:
