Pedestrianization

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Why Pedestrianising Tin Alley?

Pedestrianisation is a key factor in making Tin Alley a focal point for the campus community. As a one way road, there is no ̅ÀœÕ}…ÌÀ>vwV]>˜`̅iV>À«>ÀŽˆ˜}ë>Vi œÕÌÈ`iœv1˜ˆœ˜œÕÃiˆÃÀiÃiÀÛi`vœÀ disabled vehicles. Therefore vehicle access is infrequent, usually limited to event access at union house, uber pick up / drop off and service vehicles. Pedestrianisation can, therefore, be implemented at certain times without interfering with necessary access, whilst allowing a clear lane of access for `ˆÃ>Li`>˜`i“iÀ}i˜VÞÛi…ˆViî° As this street space is reclaimed from cars opportunities for various social uses arise, as there is now room for engagement whilst providing the necessary COVID distancing. Our placemaking scheme therefore utilizes this space by introducing a student-run yi>“>ÀŽiÌ]>˜œÕÌ`œœÀVˆ˜i“>]>˜` exercising islands across Tin Alley as temporary engagements. Furthermore, pedestrianisation also increases space for movement which is currently a necessity, as the sidewalk is tight in >Ài>Ã>˜``œiØœÌ>œÜÃÕvwVˆi˜ÌÀœœ“vœÀ pedestrians to safely pass one another without having to enter the road. Pedestrianisation will be slowly implemented in stages to allow for feedback and adjustments to be made as we progress. This can begin with sections of Tin Alley being pedestrianized for ëiVˆwV«iÀˆœ`Ã`ÕÀˆ˜}̅i`>Þ]܈̅Ìi“«œÀ>ÀÞ iÛi˜ÌÃ̜ŜÜV>Ãi̅iLi˜iwÌÃœvṎˆâˆ˜}̅i space for social purposes. In the future we hope to replace the asphalt with a more environment and aesthetic alternative such as grass planted concrete pavers.

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