Existing open space
- The northern part of the existing estate contains most of the open space, trees, and green infrastructure.
- The central open space is attractive and enjoyed by residents.
- However, there are opportunities to improve the quantity, quality, and accessibility of this open space.
Beverley Brook
Currently inaccessible to residents
Surrounded by fencing
Multi-use Games Area (MUGA)
We want to better understand how this is used to help us design a new facility that really works for residents
Central green space
Enjoyed by residents, and people relax, sit and play on the grass
There could be opportunity to provide other types of play and planting
Emerging layout and character areas
Key opportunities
- By closing part of Arabella Drive, a new area is unlocked to provide green space and new homes.
- It is proposed that the quality and quantity of open space is improved.
- By removing the wall along Upper Richmond Road, new open space will also be freed up at the northern edge of the site.
- Improved entrances and active frontage onto Upper Richmond Road to create a better pedestrian environment on both sides.
- New open space could include natural play elements, community growing spaces and nature-friendly planting.
- New dedicated play facilities will replace the MUGA. This could include a new MUGA, or more natural play facilities, an outdoor gym or table tennis.
- Re-think edge to the Brook to make it visually permeable and inviting to wildlife.
We think...
play should:
- be more than just a climbing frame.
- include adventurous, explorative and sensory play
- Encompass dedicated space for young girls
More diverse users and usage welcomed by:
- re-arranging, the currently well-used MUGA, to consider how more people can benefit from the physical and mental health benefits of exercise and access to the outdoors
Nature should be nurtured by:
- reating more habitats for birds, insects and diverse flowers
- preserving as many trees as possible