THE ZONED ‘NEIGHBOURHOODS OF ACTION’ ARE CONNECTED AND PROVIDE A BRIDGEHEAD TO THE RYDE URBAN EXTENSION

• The Oakvale and Appley zones also form essential connectors into the future urban extension along the south and east of Ryde, comprising permissions and allocations that may be developed.

• A new route is therefore possible between these zones, running through the green infrastructure provision of current and future development schemes if they are delivered. This must be a highquality walking and cycling route that encourages and facilitates the flow of people between zones.

• It is essential that Ryde Town Council and its partners ensure, should developments be approved within this south-east belt, that greenspace and public realm are integrated between them so that maximum permeability is achieved for existing and new communities.

The creation of flow and movement within and between the zones is fundamental to building social capital in Ryde and is based on three key principles for shaping better places: