LADYWOOD BIRMINGHAM
GREEN & OPEN SPACE STRATEGY 2014 - 2024
ANDREW THORNTON 629855
JIM SPILLANE 391292
LUCY FERGUSON 327515
STEPH SWEENEY 668080
SRI TUNTUNG PANDANGWAIT 666427
SITE ANLAYSIS QUICK FACTS
CONTEXT Birmingham is a major city in the West Midlands region; it is the second largest city in England (Figure 1.1). There are 10 districts (parliamentary constituencies), the Ladywood district is the largest district in terms of population and third largest in terms of size (Figure 1.2). The Ladywood district comprises of the four inner city wards of Aston, Ladywood, Nechells and Soho.
26.7%
2014 POPULATION
2024 POPULATION
137, 715
174, 456
AREA
4 WARDS
25.85 km 2
Aston, Ladywood, Nechells & Soho
34
Parks & Gardens
18
Outdoor Sports Facilities
SUTTON COLDFIELD
PERRY BAR
ERDINGTON
NEWCASTLE 829,300
LADYWOOD MANCHESTER 1,876,200 LIVERPOOL 787,600
BIRMINGHAM 2,419,500 BRISTOL 691,000
LEEDS 751,500 SHEFFIELD 810,000 NOTTINGHAM 640,900
66.2%
OPEN SPACE
HODGE HILL
UNDER 35 YEARS OLD
2.37km
2
LONDON 9,480,600
49.3% FLATS
SELLY OAK
Source: Birmingham City Council (2014)
Source: Royal Institute of British Architects (2014)
28.4%
ETHNIC COMPOSITION
26.7%
63.1%
Portion of households with an annual income under $28,000
192,000
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
USE PRIVATE TRANSPORT TO TRAVEL TO WORK
JOBS
48.2%
Source: Birmingham City Council (2014)
DEMOGRAPHICS
HOUSING AGE PROFILE
ETHNIC GROUPS
Source: Birmingham City Council (2013)
Source: Birmingham City Council (2013)
BIRMINGHAM
26.7%
90 + 85 - 89 80 - 84 75 - 79 70 - 74 65 - 69 60 - 64 55 - 59 50 - 54 45 - 49 40 - 44 35 - 39 30 - 34 25 - 29 20 - 24 15 - 19 10 - 14 5-9 0-4
LADYWOOD
Ladywood is one of the most diverse districts within Birmingham. Ladywood district has the highest portion of residents born overseas of the 10 districts and is almost double that of Birmingham as a whole. OTHER 9.5%
WHITE 27.3%
2% 4% 6% 8% 10%12%14%
14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2%
2024
RESIDENTS BORN OUTSIDE THE UK
BIRMINGHAM COUNCIL DISTRICTS
MAJOR CITIES IN ENGLAND
Ladywood’s population is expected to rise by 26.7% or 36,741, from 137,715 to 174,456 in the decade to 2024.
WHITE 27.3%
BLACK 22.7% ASIAN 40.5%
HALL GREEN
HOUSING STOCK
Source: Birmingham City Council (2012)
OTHER 9.5%
YARDLEY
EDGBASTON
NORTHFIELD
POPULATION PROJECTION
40.3%
Portion of overcrowded households
Ladywood has a younger population than Birmingham as a whole, 66% of the population are aged under 35 years. This is the second highest portion of young people compared with the other districts.
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE
PORTION OF OVERCROWDED HOUSEHOLDS
2.9
28.4%
HOUSING STOCK: NUMBER OF BEDROOMS
HOUSING STOCK: PROPERTY TYPE
Source: Birmingham City Council 2013
Source: Birmingham City Council 2013
37% 1 BEDROOM
49% FLAT
36% 2 BEDROOMS
34% HOUSE
23% 3 BEDROOMS
4%
4% BLACK 22.7%
In 2001 34.6% of the housing stock was apartments, by 2011 this figure was 49.3%. With this shift towards more densely urbanised areas comes the loss of private open space associated with detached houses. This combined with issues of overcrowding places additional pressures on existing open space.
4+ BEDROOMS
BUNGALOW
13% OTHER
ASIAN 40.5%
HEALTH & WELLBEING
PORTION OF OVERWEIGHT 10-11 YEAR OLDS
43.5%
45% 40%
14%
35%
12%
30%
10%
25%
LADYWOOD
PERRY BAR
HALL GREEN
YARDLEY
ERDINGTON
HODGE HILL
2%
NORTHFIELD
4%
EDGBASTON
LADYWOOD
HODGE HILL
YARDLEY
PERRY BAR
HALL GREEN
ERDINGTON
Birmingham has the lowest participation in physical activity of the major cities in the United Kingdom. Only 8.9% of adults reported undertaking adequate levels of exercise.
5%
EDGBASTON
Birmingham has the highest rate of diabetes of the major cities in the United Kingdom. Physical exercise is a vital component of prevention.
10%
NORTHFIELD
8.9%
6%
15% SELLY OAK
6.7%
8%
20%
SUTTON COLDFIELD
LOW LEVELS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
HIGH PREVELANCE OF DIABETES IN ADULTS
15.1%
16%
SELLY OAK
Source: Royal Institute of British Architects (2014)
The City Health Check, a report released by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 2014 ranks the nine most populated cities in England over a series of health indicators (life expectancy, diabetes, obesity in children and deprivation). Birmingham was one of the worst performing cities, ranking last in two categories (physical activity and diabetes). The study found a clear link between the amount of green space and housing and health when comparing the amount of green space in the highest and lowest ranking cities.
PORTION OF OVERALL ADMISIIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Source: Birmingham City Council (2013)
Source: Birmingham City Council (2013)
SUTTON COLDFIELD
CITY HEALTH CHECK
The Ladywood District Profile (2013), using the Public Health Outcome Framework indicators, identifies childhood obesity and mental health and wellbeing as their key priorities; ranking last in both categories across the 10 districts. In 2011 27% of children were overweight at school reception (4-5 years old) and 43.5% in Year 6 (10-11 years old). Childhood obesity is a major determinant of adult obesity, which leads to premature mortality and avoidable ill health. Ladywood also has the highest portion of admissions for mental health issues of the districts.
SOCIAL
The 2010 Relative Deprivation Index (RDI) for England calculates the degree of social deprivation across the nation based on a number of key indicators. This data is used to provide an indication of relative deprivation within local authorities based on national standards. The Relative Deprivation Index (RDI) as applied to the Ladywood district, highlighting patterns of social disadvantage with significant proportions of the district falling within the most deprived 5% nationally. This pattern is consistent around the City Core. Disadvantage in this category is most dominant in Nechells, while Ladywood displayed lower Relative Deprivation than the other wards.
Unsafe Spaces
RELATIVE DEPRIVATION INDEX (ALL INDICATORS)
Source: Birmingham City Council (2010)
DISTRIBUTION OF VICTIMISATION AND OPEN SPACE
There exists a strong associaThe #1 Issue preventing the use of public tion between the distribution space in Ladywood is Community Safety of Parks and Open Space, and & Fear of Crime high rates of Personal and Mate-
Rate of Personal and Material Victimisation (National crime distribution as percentage)
rial Victimisation. The spatial link Factors that make it a strategic issue between these factors supports perceptions of public spaces The perceived and actual safety of public parks and spaces within Ladywood key strategic in as unsafe, withis of victimisation importance. Public space is a limited resource within the district and the need for safe incluthese areas acting asand a major sive urban spaces is increasingly recognised. deterrent to the optimisation of these facilities. Parks and open space are currently underutilised and the fear of crime as the key factors deterring the use of public spaces. within Ladywood, to increase usage issue to of statistically safety in these Negative perceptions of parks and open spaces as ‘unsafe’ can bethe attributed high parks must be addressed. personal and material victimisation rates, as well as poor urban design and landscaping features.
Top 5% in England Top 5-10% in England Top 10 - 25% in England
Parks and Open Space (All Categories)
Consequently, parks and public spaces within Ladywood are underutilised, as public perceptions risk. Figure 0.0 - Distribution of Victimisation and Public Space in Ladywood District
Consequences of Failure to Address
Source: Birmingham City Council 2010
“Barren spaces are more frightening to people and are more crime-prone than parks landscaped with greenery and open vistas” – American Planning Association
- Inadequate Lighting for safe night access
Figure 0.0 reveals a strong association between the distribution of Parks and Open Space, and high rates of Personal and Material Victimisation. The spatial link between these factors supports perceptions of public spaces as unsafe, with victimisation in these areas acting as a major deterrent to the optimisation of these facilities. Parks and open space are currently underutilised within Ladywood, and if they are to greater utilised the issue of safety in these parks must be addressed.
TRANSPORT
WALKABILITY CATCHMENTS (OPEN SPACE & PUBLIC TRANSPRT)
ROADS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
BIKE PATHS & OPEN SPACE
Source: Network West Midlands (2014)
Source: Birmingham City Council (2014)
The transit diagram for the municipality of Ladywood shows the distribution of three principal transport networks. The primary road network forms a ring road around the city centre. The train network is radial, from the city centre (New Street & Moor Street Stations). The bus network also operates in a radial pattern from the city centre on predominately smaller arterial roads. The radial nature of these two public systems creates a scenario whereby there is minimal connection between transport modes, leading to regions deprived of access to connected public transport options.
The bike network is currently a disconnected and incoherent system of paths. There is a strong correlation between green spaces and closed networks of bike paths, indicating that cycling may currently be seen as predominately a recreational activity rather than as a viable transit mode. Many of the more linear and direct cycling paths become disconnected within the city centre; this is evidence of possible prioritisation of other transport modes such as car use. These unconnected paths create a scenario with definite scope for improvement in cycling infrastructure.
Source: Birmingham City Council (2014)
Walkability catchments of both train stations and significant green spaces within the city of Ladywood is illustrated. Each circle has a radius of 400 metres, an accepted measure of suitable walkability. Train stations are predominately grouped within the Birmingham central city area, with the East also relatively well serviced. However, the Western region of Ladywood is not well connected by rail. There is a low correlation between train station and green space walking catchments. The one exception being the ‘five ways’ rail station on the Southern border of Ladywood which is surrounded by four green spaces.
GREEN & OPEN SPACE PROVISION OPEN SPACE TYPOLOGY & DISTRIBUTION
The distribution and typologies of open space across the Ladywood district illustrates significant gaps in supply centrally and in the northern borders (open spaces in adjoining wards have been considered). Most significant open spaces are located on the periphery of the region, with some smaller green and civic spaces located in the central city area.
Source: Birmingham City Council (2006) &Urban Green Space Task Force (2002)
PARKS & GARDENS • Urban and country parks • Formal gardens AMENITY GREEN SPACE • Informal recreation spaces • Village greens • Other incidental spaces • Most commonly in housing areas GREEN CORRIDORS • Wildlife migration opportunities • Road and rail corridors • Pedestrian and cycling paths
NUMBER 34
1.03
43.47 %
23
0.39
16.52 %
GREEN CORRIDORS
11
0.20
8.47 %
NATURAL / SEMI-NATURAL GREEN SPACE
2
0.12
5.14 %
OUTDOOR SPORTS FACILITY
18
0.52
22.17 %
PROVISION FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
15
0.06
2.60%
5
0.04
1.64%
108
2.37
PARKS & GARDENS
PROVISION FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE • Play areas • Skateboard parks • Basketball hoops • Other informal areas
AMENITY GREEN SPACE
OUTDOOR SPORTS FACILITY • Natural or artificial surfaces • Publicly or privately owned • Tennis courts, sports pitches & fields NATURAL / SEMI-NATURAL GREEN SPACE • Woodland and scrub • Grassland (meadows) • Wetlands • Derelict open land
SIZE KM2 PERCENTAGE
CIVIC SPACE
The Ladywood district has a total of 2.37 square skilometers of open spaces. The typologies are broken down, illustrating the number, size and portion of each of the types. Parks and gardens make up the highest portion, followed by outdoor sports facilities. Amenity and green corridors open spaces are primarily aesthetic and environmental, and do not provide formal recreational facilities.
CIVIC SPACE • Civic and market squares • Hard surfaced pedestrian areas • Designed for pedestrians CANAL / RESERVOIR RIVER
PER CAPITA OPEN SPACE PROVISION DISTRICT AVERAGE
PER CAPITA OPEN SPACE PROVISION BY WARD
The Birmingham City Council Unitary Development Plan (2005) sets the target for public open space as 20,000 square metres per 1,000 head of population, which equates to 20 square meters per capita. The Ladywood currently provides an average 17 square metres per capita.
Per capita provision has been further broken down by ward, illustarting disparities. Nechells is the only ward to exceed the target, wheras Aston, Ladywood and Soho are below. Ladywood ward is the worst performing, providing 0.42 square kiolmeters which is below 14 square metres per person.
TARGET
20 M2 PER CAPITA
2014
17 M2 PER CAPITA
2024
13 M2 PER CAPITA
ASTON
SOHO
16.26m2
19.64m2 LADYWOOD
13.91m 2
Population growth will result in a further decline in the ratio of open space provision to population. Improvement to the quantity, diversity and quality of open space will be required to cater to the increased population. POPULATION OPEN SPACE KM2
NECHELLS
24.33m2
SOHO
LADYWOOD
ASTON
NECHELLS
30,317
30,133
32,268
33,957
0.60
0.42
0.52
0.83
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
URBAN HEAT ISLAND INTENSITY
BLUE & GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Source: Birmingham City Council (2006)
Source: Birmingham City Council (2006)
THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT (UHI): The Birmingham region is located at 150-300m above sea level, and is characterised by a cool and temperate climate. However, the region does experience the impacts of the urban heat island effect. This is evident predominantly within the Ladywood district and is most pronounced within the central business district where temperatures can reach more than four degrees above average.
BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE (WATERWAYS): Birmingham is home to an extensive waterway system that includes the River Rea and a number of canals. The condition of these waterways has deteriorated after being used for industrial processes. EPA rated significant sections of inner city canals in the bottom sector of ecological health.
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE (PARKS AND GARDENS): Birmingham is home to large tracts of green open spaces, yet the district of Ladywood has only 2.37 square kilometres of green space. Fragmented green spaces reduce connectivity for local flora and fauna, whilst impacting negatively on rates of use for local residents. Isolated green spaces within urban areas also have the potential to contribute to the UHI effect.
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JIM SPILLANE 391292
LUCY FERGUSON 327515
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VISION
“A GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE URBAN DISTRICT, THAT PRORITIESES OPEN SPACES IN ORDER TO FOSTER HEALTHY, SAFE AND CONNECTED COMMUNITIES”
KEY ISSUES & STRATEGIES
01
02
INADEQUATE PROVISION OF OPEN SPACE
03
WIDESPREAD HEALTH PROBLEMS
Ladywood has 108 individual open spaces covering approximately 2.37km2, this equates to just over 9% of the Ladywood total area. Ladywood fails to achieve the public open space per capita target set by The Birmingham City Council. The target is 20m2 per capita, but Ladywood currently just provides 17m2. Furthermore, population growth will result in a decline in the ratio of open space provision. In the decade to 2024 the Ladywood population is expected to rise by approximately 27% , lowering this figure to 13m2 per capita (Birmingham City Council 2012). Further demand for housing continues to place pressure on existing open space as housing stock shifts towards higher density and the associated private open space reduces.
EQUITABLE PROVISION OF OPEN SPACE
Ladywood performs poorly across a series of health indicators. This can be seen from two factors: low physical activity participation rate and high level of illness related to lack of exercise. These health issues include childhood obesity, the prevalence of diabetes and mental health admissions. Provision of parks and open spaces has a strong correlation with increased physical activity and decreasing levels of anxiety and stress.
POOR CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN OPEN SPACES There is a clear disconnection between the green spaces located within Ladywood. This segregation poses a number of issues for the region. In terms of environmental impacts, disconnected open spaces impact the migratory patterns and health of local biodiversity. While fragmented green spaces may further contribute to the urban heat island effect.
Proximity, quality, aesthetic value and condition of infrastructure are all factors that contribute to the effectiveness of public open space and its impact on encouraging walking and physical activity. The provision of successful open spaces is therefore a critical issue for the health and wellbeing of the Ladywood region.
Connectivity of green spaces is also vital for human access. Without people inhabiting green spaces, these areas become undervalued and often unsafe. Connectivity also facilitates the movement of people throughout the city via active transportation modes. A failure to address this issue has the potential to create urban regions that are car dependent, leading to increased emissions and poor health outcomes.
SPACES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHIER CITY
OPEN SPACES THAT CREATE A CONNECTED NETWORK
POLICY CONTEXT
Due to the demand for a coordinated and locally delivered green space strategy, the Birmingham Green and Open Spaces Strategy adopts a district-level approach to green space management. Ladywood is currently Birmingham’s only district to feature its own green space strategy, with the flagship strategy potentially paving the way for further district level management into the future.
Unitary Development Plan Birmingham Development Plan (Draft)
Big City Plan
Digbeth, Deritend & Bordesly Conservation Plan Aston, Newtown and Lozells Area Action Plan
UNSAFE & DETERIORATING STATE OF OPEN SPACES
DEGRADED ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
The perceived and actual safety of public parks and spaces within Ladywood is of key strategic importance. Public space is a limited resource within the district and the need for safe and inclusive urban spaces is increasingly recognised. Recent surveys commissioned by the Birmingham City Council have identified community safety and the fear of crime as the key factors deterring the use of public spaces.
The Urban Heat Island effect is experienced in Ladywood due to a lack of canopy cover and excessive built form.
Negative perceptions of parks and open spaces as ‘unsafe’ can be attributed to statistically high personal and material victimisation rates, as well as poor urban design and landscaping features. Consequently, parks and public spaces within Ladywood are underutilised, as public perceptions of safety influence behaviour and cause people to avoid spaces that are associated with personal risk.
Water quality within the district has also been severely impacted due to a long history of manufacturing and heavy industry within the area. As the process of de-industrialisation continues to occur, brownfield sites and newly developed open spaces must work to decontaminate stormwater and improve the health of aquatic and riparian systems. Large tracts of developed land have broken migratory corridors and isolated a range of both flora and fauna. Increasing the total area of seminatural open spaces is vital to the biodiversity of the region.
OPEN SPACES THAT CREATE A THRIVING NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
SAFER & MORE SECURE OPEN SPACES
Delivering the Ladywood Green and Open Space strategy is a long term process. Objectives and outcomes identified as part of the strategy are to be achieved gradually over a ten year time frame and require a range of coordinated approaches. To ensure focus and direction is maintained throughout the implementation process a detailed strategic plan supported by a consistent management approach is required. Through this approach it is expected that objectives for the collective improvement of Ladywood’s green and open spaces can be realised by 2024, and a quality foundation for the continued enhancement of green spaces and public life can be established for the future.
SHORT TERM 2014 - 2016
The darker arrows indicate the main stages of delivery
Birmingham City Council
Jewellery Quarter Neighbourhood Development Plan
05
IMPLEMENTATION
The Ladywood Green and Open Spaces Strategy forms part of Birmingham’s comprehensive planning policy fabric, complementing many existing City Council strategies and supporting the implementation of the Birmingham Development Plan and Unitary Development Plan.
Neighbourhood Development Plans
04
01
EQUITABLE PROVISION OF OPEN SPACE
02
SPACES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHIER CITY
03
OPEN SPACES THAT CREATE A CONNECTED NETWORK
04
SAFER & MORE SECURE OPEN SPACES
05
OPEN SPACES THAT CREATE A THRIVING NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
MEDIUM TERM 2017 - 2020
LONG TERM 2021 - 2024
Green Living Spaces Plan
LADYWOOD GREEN & OPEN SPACE STRATEGY
Related Planning Strategies Housing Development Plan Nature Conservation Strategy Local Transportation Plan
Ward Strategies & Plans Aston Open Space Plan
Delivery Growth Strategy
Ladywood Open Space Plan
Archaeology Strategy
Play Strategy for Birmingham
Nechells Open Space Plan Soho Open Space Plan
Critical to achieving the long-term sustainable outcomes of the Ladywood Green and Open Spaces Strategy is a comprehensive management and review process. From the outset of the implementation phase and continuing beyond the current 10-year strategic time frame, the process will draw upon public satisfaction surveys, data collection and a range of success indicators, whilst maintaining an ongoing progress assessment. Subsequent Progress Reports are to be released on a 5 year basis, evaluating the success of current projects and providing recommendations for the ongoing implementation process, which is to be updated accordingly.
MONITORING AND REVIEW
The Ladywood District Authority is responsible for managing the implementation and review process, with a Constituency Parks Manager (CPM) appointed to oversee the operation and provide recommendations. Extensive stakeholder consultation will be conducted as part of the report, to ensure all outcomes and recommendations represent community needs and vision as best possible.
Critical to achieving the long-term sustainable outcomes of the Ladywood Green and Open Spaces Strategy is a comprehensive management and review process. From the outset of the implementation phase and continuing beyond the current 10-year strategic time frame, the process will draw upon public satisfaction surveys, data collection and a range of success indicators, whilst maintaining an ongoing progress assessment. Subsequent Progress Reports are to be released on a 5 year basis, evaluating the success of current projects and providing recommendations for the ongoing implementation process, which is to be updated accordingly.
Success Indicators Implementation Process
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Progress Report
Data Collection Public Satisfaction Survey
The Ladywood District Authority is responsible for managing the implementation and review process, with a Constituency Parks Manager (CPM) appointed to oversee the operation and provide recommendations. Extensive stakeholder consultation will be conducted as part of the report, to ensure all outcomes and recommendations represent community needs and vision as best possible.
Analysis & Review
Stakeholder Consultation
Monitoring & Review Process - 5 year cycle
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ACTION PLAN
01
EQUITABLE PROVISION OF OPEN SPACE OBEJCTIVES
ACTIONS
Preserve Existing Open Space
Protect existing green spaces from future development
Short Term
Total green space area maintained (2.36km2 as of 2014)
Develop a portfolio of brownfield and under utilised public urban spaces for potential green space activation
Short Term
Spatial indicators of green space distribution
Identify areas of green space deprivation for prioritised allocation
Long Term
Establish New Open Spaces
TIMEFRAME
Create Diverse Open Spaces
02
Develop a range of open space types that cater for a variety of stakeholders
ACTIONS
Provide health and exercise related opportunities within open spaces to boost participation
Develop health and fitness programmes to increase activity
Short Term
Number of fitness programmes & participants
Promote the development of community sporting and recreation groups
Short Term
Percentage of adults undertaking moderate exercise
Identify and address deficiencies in provision through the completion of a playing field quality audit
Short Term
Provide high quality play opportunities for a variety of age groups
TIMEFRAME
Account for broad range of physical activities and provide a diverse range of facilities to allow for these
Completion of audit and annual review process
Medium Term
Develop a network of clearly marked routes, promoting walking, running and cycling
Short Term
Create local walking maps and implement a clear wayfinding programme
Short Term
Create design and maintenance standards for children and young people’s spaces
Short Term
Involve children and young people in the design and development of play spaces
Medium Term
Reconnect children with spaces that promote creativity and experiential learning
Medium Term
INDICATORS
Mode shift measurements to active transportation types
Reducation in childhood obesity Participation rates
OPEN SPACES THAT CREATE A CONNECTED NETWORK OBEJCTIVES
ACTIONS
Establish both green and blue corridors that connect open spaces
TIMEFRAME
Construct a pedestrian and cycling network that links community facilities
Implement design standards in order to enhance the quality of active transport
Long Term
Activate open spaces in order to connect existing urban functions
Encourage temporary uses and pop up retail within open spaces
Short Term
INDICATORS Achieve an increase in linked cycling path provision
Medium Term
Improve footpath and bike lane infrastructure
Reduce travel times for all commuters
Attain a greater percentage of those who choose to walk or cycle Reduce the number of cycling related injuries and deaths
Achieve an increase in the total patronage of existing infrastructure adjacent to open spaces
SAFER & MORE SECURE OPEN SPACES OBEJCTIVES
ACTIONS
TIMEFRAME
Conduct Ladywood Open Space Quality Audit to determine the real and perceived safety of the District’s public spaces. Enhance the safety of existing green and open spaces in Ladywood through design
Develop and Implement Safer Ladywood: Urban Design Guidelines; prioritising implementation based on LOSQA Assessment Repair and Replace run down and damaged facilities
Foster Community Ownership of Public Spaces
Short Term
INDICATORS Achieve design standards set out in Safer Ladywood: Urban Design Guidelines
Medium Term
Perceptions of Safety in Public Spaces as indicated in Public Satisfaction Surverys
Short Term
Invest in Civic Maintenance programs
05
Achieve an increase the total percentage of under represented open spaces such as ‘semi-natural’ and ‘green corridors’
Long Term
OBEJCTIVES
Promote walking and cycling routes in open spaces
04
Increase the total area of green space within the Ladywood district in line with minimum per capita area
SPACES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHIER CITY
Increase quality and diversity of playing fields
03
Social Deprivation / Safety
Medium Term
Reclaim underutilised land for open spaces
INDICATORS
Assess raw crime statistics for incidents reported in public spaces
Medium Term
Involve local stakeholders in the enhancement process to ensure community identity and expectations are reflected in each space
Short Term
Establish Friends of the Park community group to involve local people in the ongoing maintenance and beautification of Ladywood’s Public Spaces
Short Term
Facilitate and promote a range of community activities, festivals and celebrations in public spaces
Short Term
Perceptions of Safety and Community Ownership in Public Spaces as indicated in Public Satisfaction Surverys
OPEN SPACES THAT CREATE A THRIVING NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OBEJCTIVES
ACTIONS
TIMEFRAME
Reduce the Urban Heat Island Effect
Improve tree distribution and increase in total canopy cover levels
Improve local water quality
Include water sensitive urban design features within enhanced open spaces
Medium Term
Maintain and enhance the existing local habitat
Increase the total area of ‘semi-natural’ open spaces
Medium Term
Encourage the development of innovative green features
Transform built features in order to incorporate vegetation
Short Term
INDICATORS Successful mitigation of the projected temperature increases that are associated with the UHI effect
Reduced turbidity and volume of stormwater runoff
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Short Term
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Improved riparian and aquatic health levels
Improve the health of local flora and fauna
Increase the number of pocket parks and green walls or roofs
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