1.6.Detailed Survey

SWOT Analysis

STRENGTH

-Location (Heart of the Campus) -Land form -Existing Vegetation and semi-mature tress -Not disturbed by buildings sunny South facing area -Open views

WEAKNESSES

-Drainage problem -Gas and Electric Substations -Not Attractive underground Subway -Paving damage -Surrounding of polluted congested street -Noise -Wind corridors

OPPORTUNITIES

-Coverage of Leeds inner ring road -Re-development of multi-storey car park -Use of Sunny south facing area -Slowing-up traffic -Pedestrian domination

THREATS

-Crime within the area -Poorly lighted place -Heavy car traffic -Lack of pedestrian crossings

PEOPLE AND BEHAVIOUR

This space is popular and often visited by students, especially in the spring and autumn. On warm sunny days, people like to sit in the Dry Dock beer garden and on the existing slope. Also popular in summer, however, to a lesser extent by students. In the winter time, its purpose serves more as a transition from A to B (Woodhouse lane, Broadcasting place, Multi-storey car park). The path from west to east is most attended, especially as a pas-sage. Due to poor lighting in this area, the place is less frequented after dark due to the risk of crime.

Design area (Masterplan)