Oxford Brookes University | Urban Design | Group 1
Community Spaces 1
Allotments
Figure 6.44. Community allotments
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Residential neighbourhood & pedestrian streets
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Figure 6.45. Residential neighbourhood & pedestrian streets
Public square with monument
Figure 6.46. Public square with monument
Our masterplan creates a plethora of public spaces which both support a sense of local community and create public destinations to support a thriving local economy. •
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Allotments - the allotments for residents provide a space for urban farming to support a sustainable development, reduce food miles and improve the wellbeing of residents. Food waste from the development can be recycled as compost here to support a circular local economy. During the winter when these allotments are less productive, they serve as flood capacity. Neighbourhoods and pedestrian streets - the local streets within our neighbourhoods are designed to be for active travel (pedestrian and cycle), provide planting for amenity and sustainable drainage, and support safe play for children as well as social spaces for young people and adults. By their safety and amenity, they support a sense of local community.
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Public square - these key spaces within our masterplan form local centres with attractions that serve as destinations for visitors, tourists and surrounding residents. These spaces are vibrant and flexible to support a variety of local events and support a local, more permanent economy of restaurants, cafes and commercial space. Figure 6.47. Location plan
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