Gainsborough Square
The site is located in Lockleaze near the M32 and the historic parkland estate Stoke Park. The original square was built post war. The square is steep sloping and suffers from strong winds.
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To improve the public realm of a neglected and poorly accessible square.
Gainsborough square was originally a neglected green area with a single foot path which was poorly designed, meaning it was inaccessible to disabled users. This was a particular issue as there is sheltered accommodation for disabled adults nearby. Bristol City Council worked with the community...
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Challenges addressed |
Enhancing sustainable urbanisation |
Restoring ecosystems and their functions |
Developing climate change mitigation |
Developing climate change adaptation |
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Green Space management and enhancing urban biodiversity |
· Reduce wind speed · Increase accessibility to green open spaces · Changing image of the urban environment |
· Increase biodiversity |
· Reducing temperature at meso or micro scale |
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Public Health and Wellbeing |
· Increase well being · Increase social interaction |
· Increased cultural richness and biodiversity |
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Participatory Planning and Governance |
· Increase communitie’s sense of ownership · Social inclusion |
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Can be used in cities with neglected green spaces and a need to improve the public realm.
It is important to keep engagement with stakeholders and communities throughout long term projects.
Total cost was £2.5 million. Funding came from Bristol City Council and the LEP West of England Revolving Infrastructure Fund (RIF).
