CAD Mapper

Using CAD Mapper to represent the area. By using this and sketch up I could represent the main buildings that can be found in the area . At the Top of the Plan view there is the grey buildings which are the shopping centre where all the closest shops to the location are. So for people living nearby or go to the park there are no shops nearby. The Bright red building are the council buildings found in Grays which are in charge of Thurrock who want to redevelop the area.

The Bright Green buildings are part of the South Essex college where people 16+ can go for higher education . With these people in mind the location I want to change should be inclusive for them as well as the local community that lives nearby. You can also see the high rise buildings which hold hundreds of people that live in the area. There is housing everywhere in south Grays as that’s what the majority is with lots of homes and flats next to the river Thames which is just south of Grays.

In the close area of the location it is all just housing but only once u start to go further there are the shops and café that are lacking in that area. I believe that brining these necessities closer to that area would bring the community together and allow them to enjoy the park. The café may be facing the Parkside allowing people enjoying it look at the park while their children may be playing there making the area accessible for all ages. Through my research I have gotten a good idea of what's already in the area and what is lacking. With these thoughts I can design the perfect area for the community of Thurrock and Grays.

Council Houses

College

Pubs

High Rise Flats

Industrial Area Flats

Secondary School