Willesden Lane Improvement Plan • BRAT discussion Paper September 2012 • Increasing concerns about the deteriorating state of Willesden Lane Movement Environment Townscape Retail anna dennemann mann associ ciat ates es
Movement & Environment Improve the townscape of Willesden Lane • Better street surfaces, • Soft landscaping, • Measures to assist cyclists, and • Pedestrian and cycling route to Salusbury Road through the cemetery. anna dennemann mann associ ciat ates es
Walking Network anna dennemann mann associ ciat ates es
Public Transport anna dennemann mann associ ciat ates es
Open Spaces anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Streetscape anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Footway Conditions anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Maintenance & Appearance anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Access & Walkability anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Accessibilty anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Road Surfaces anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Public Realm Conditions anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Public Realm Conditions anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Accidents anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
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Road Safety Pedestrian Crossing outside Christ Church Primary School anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Cycle Network anna dennemann mann associ ciat ates es
Cycle Parking anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Shops & Facades Encourage all occupiers of business premises in Willesden Lane to ensure that their frontage is well maintained and the interior is kept clean and welcoming. anna dennemann mann associ ciat ates es
Current Retail Offer anna dennemann mann associ ciat ates es
Shop Fronts anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Shop Fronts anna dennemann mann associ ciat ates es
Facades anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Litter anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Litter anna na dennemann emann asso sociates ciates
Litter anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Parking & Loading anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Parking & Loading anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Improving Traffic Safety • Brent Traffic Safety Scheme Feasibility Study early 2014 Scheme Design & Implementation 2014/2015 Emphasis on Safety Measures particularly between Coverdale Road and Aldershot Road anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Focus Area 1 • Lack of Formal Crossing outside the Primary School • Introduce Pelican Crossing • Adjust Pedestrian Guardrailing anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Focus Area 2 • Traffic Hot Spot • Particularly Cyclists • Introduce Raised Table at Junction anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Traffic Safety Improvements Further Options: • Raised Table at Junction Willesden Lane & Clarence Road • Change of Road and Footway Layout outside the Prince of Wales Pub • Introduce 20mph Speed Restrictions • Improve Lighting Levels anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Area Outside Prince of Wales Pub anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Public Realm Improvements Five Step Approach 1. Declutter Obsolete Signposts & Estate Agent Boards Unnecessary Bollards Reduce Guardrailing (where appropriate) 2. Remove Litter Brent’s New Refuse Collection Contract due to commence from April Awareness Campaign amongst Businesses, Landlords & Residents anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Public Realm Improvements 3. Repair Footways & Forecourts 4. Targeted Streetscape Improvements Raised Tables at Key Areas e.g.: • Area between School & Playground, • Junction with Douglas Road, • Junction with Kilburn High Road Repave Area in front of Cinema anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Public Realm Improvements 5. Comprehensive Public Realm Upgrade • Complete repaving of all footways • Loading bays • New streetfurniture Litter bins Seating Improved Lighting Cycle Stands • Trees • Outdoor Café/ Market Space outside Cinema • Shop Front Improvement Grant anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Harrow Road anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Active Frontage & Streetlife anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Presentation anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Encourage Street Life • “ Shop Local ” Campaign • Work with Businesses & Traders to make Willesden Lane more of a shopping destination • Organise Regular Events • Cycle Hire Station anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Paddington Cemetery Improving permeability anna na dennema emann nn asso sociat ciates es
Identifying Options • Encourage business and landlords to maintain a good standard of repair & design for frontages and facades • Explore opportunities for funding such as shop front improvement grants
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