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COMMUNITYPATCHWORK
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Hanna WilliamsonKingston UniversityMay 2010
CONTENTSINTRODUCTION
ANALYSIS
PROPOSAL
Larger urban strategiesOpportunity Area Planning FrameworkVauxhall, Battersea & Nine Elms Proposed development
VISION
Existing open spaceWaste(d) spaceLand useProposal areaApproachThessaly RoadNew Covent Garden MarketExisting sections
Concept diagramsPrecedentsMaterialsMarket inspirationProposed planSectionsRe used MaterialsMarket inspirationLighting diagramPlanting detailsWater detailsTimelineReferences
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Hanna WilliamsonKingston UniversityMay 2010
CONTENTSINTRODUCTION
ANALYSIS
PROPOSAL
Larger urban strategiesOpportunity Area Planning FrameworkVauxhall, Battersea & Nine Elms Proposed development
VISION
Existing open spaceWaste(d) spaceLand useProposal areaApproachThessaly RoadNew Covent Garden MarketExisting sections
Concept diagramsPrecedentsMaterialsMarket inspirationProposed planSectionsRe used MaterialsMarket inspirationLighting diagramPlanting detailsWater detailsTimelineReferences
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DEFINITIONS
WASTED(from the freedictionary.com) 1. not exploited or taken advantage of a wasted opportunity. 2. Deteriorated; ravaged. 3. Frail and enfeebled, as from prolonged illness; emaciated.
PATCHWORK(from the Oxford dictionary) 1. needlework in which small pieces of cloth in different designs are sewn edge to edge. 2 a thing composed of many different elements.
(from the freedicotionary.com) 1. something, such as a theory, made up of various parts. 2. a collection of miscellaneous or incongruous parts; a jumble.
TO CREATE A COMMUNITy PATCHWORK OF PLACES FOR COMMUNITIES AND RESIDENTS IN LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOODS By UTILISING AND RECLAIMING WASTE(D) SPACE.
Across London there is huge amount of waste(d) spaces. The larger ones are more likely to be developed and turned into something else. But what about all the small ones?
This project identifies a series of spaces across one of the London Opportunity Areas in Battersea and introduces a patchwork approach to give these spaces over to the communities that live there. Using the community as the thread in the patchwork to tie these spaces together.
This approach complements the larger strategies that are implemented by the government and can fit in help those larger strategies to achieve their goals.
This project will focus on an area of Battersea and show how these spaces can be created.
VISION
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DEFINITIONS
WASTED(from the freedictionary.com) 1. not exploited or taken advantage of a wasted opportunity. 2. Deteriorated; ravaged. 3. Frail and enfeebled, as from prolonged illness; emaciated.
PATCHWORK(from the Oxford dictionary) 1. needlework in which small pieces of cloth in different designs are sewn edge to edge. 2 a thing composed of many different elements.
(from the freedicotionary.com) 1. something, such as a theory, made up of various parts. 2. a collection of miscellaneous or incongruous parts; a jumble.
TO CREATE A COMMUNITy PATCHWORK OF PLACES FOR COMMUNITIES AND RESIDENTS IN LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOODS By UTILISING AND RECLAIMING WASTE(D) SPACE.
Across London there is huge amount of waste(d) spaces. The larger ones are more likely to be developed and turned into something else. But what about all the small ones?
This project identifies a series of spaces across one of the London Opportunity Areas in Battersea and introduces a patchwork approach to give these spaces over to the communities that live there. Using the community as the thread in the patchwork to tie these spaces together.
This approach complements the larger strategies that are implemented by the government and can fit in help those larger strategies to achieve their goals.
This project will focus on an area of Battersea and show how these spaces can be created.
VISION
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AIMING
UTILISE
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createcomm
unities
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION TO
LARGER URBAN STRATEGIES
WATERLOO
LAMBETH
EAST DULWICH
CANARY WHARF
WANDSWORTH
WESTMINISTER
CITY of LONDON
LEWISHAM
ELEPHANT & CASTLE
NEW CROSS
CATFORD
VICTORIA
LIVERPOOL STREET
KINGS CROSS
VAUXHALL
BATTERSEA
WATERLOO
LAMBETH
EAST DULWICH
CANARY WHARF
WANDSWORTH
WESTMINISTER
CITY of LONDON
LEWISHAM
ELEPHANT & CASTLE
NEW CROSS
CATFORD
VICTORIA
LIVERPOOL STREET
KINGS CROSS
VAUXHALL
BATTERSEA
Opportunity Areas identified in the London Plan
Vauxhall, Battersea & Nine ElmsOpportunity Area Planning Framework
THE LONDON PLAN
The Mayor of London is responsible forproducing a planning strategy for London. The document is called the London Plan and it is the spatial development strategy for London.
It sets out an integrated social, economic andenvironmental framework for the futuredevelopment of London for the next 15 - 20years.
It is Londons response to European spatialguidance and provides a link to Europeanfunds.
OPPORTUNITy AREASIn the London Plan Opportunity Areas areidentified as places in London with thepotential to accommodate substantial numbers of new jobs and homes.
INTRODUCTION TO
OPPORTUNITY AREA PLANNING FRAMEWORK
2.5 km
1.25 km
5 km
WIDER CONTEXT OF THE OPPORTUNITy AREA PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR VAUXHALL, BATTERSEA AND NINE ELMS
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INTRODUCTION TO
LARGER URBAN STRATEGIES
WATERLOO
LAMBETH
EAST DULWICH
CANARY WHARF
WANDSWORTH
WESTMINISTER
CITY of LONDON
LEWISHAM
ELEPHANT & CASTLE
NEW CROSS
CATFORD
VICTORIA
LIVERPOOL STREET
KINGS CROSS
VAUXHALL
BATTERSEA
WATERLOO
LAMBETH
EAST DULWICH
CANARY WHARF
WANDSWORTH
WESTMINISTER
CITY of LONDON
LEWISHAM
ELEPHANT & CASTLE
NEW CROSS
CATFORD
VICTORIA
LIVERPOOL STREET
KINGS CROSS
VAUXHALL
BATTERSEA
Opportunity Areas identified in the London Plan
Vauxhall, Battersea & Nine ElmsOpportunity Area Planning Framework
THE LONDON PLAN
The Mayor of London is responsible forproducing a planning strategy for London. The document is called the London Plan and it is the spatial development strategy for London.
It sets out an integrated social, economic andenvironmental framework for the futuredevelopment of London for the next 15 - 20years.
It is Londons response to European spatialguidance and provides a link to Europeanfunds.
OPPORTUNITy AREASIn the London Plan Opportunity Areas areidentified as places in London with thepotential to accommodate substantial numbers of new jobs and homes.
INTRODUCTION TO
OPPORTUNITY AREA PLANNING FRAMEWORK
2.5 km
1.25 km
5 km
WIDER CONTEXT OF THE OPPORTUNITy AREA PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR VAUXHALL, BATTERSEA AND NINE ELMS
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INTRODUCTION TO
VAUXHALL, BATTERSEA & NINE ELMS
OPPORTUNITy AREA FIGURE GROUND
Battersea Power Station
New Covent Garden Market
Lambeth
Wandsworth
800 m
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GREEN SPACE INFRASTRUCTURE
Battersea
Queenstown Road
Battersea Park
Vauxhall Park
Larkhall Park
Spring Gardens
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INTRODUCTION TO
VAUXHALL, BATTERSEA & NINE ELMS
OPPORTUNITy AREA FIGURE GROUND
Battersea Power Station
New Covent Garden Market
Lambeth
Wandsworth
800 m
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GREEN SPACE INFRASTRUCTURE
Battersea
Queenstown Road
Battersea Park
Vauxhall Park
Larkhall Park
Spring Gardens
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INTRODUCTION TO
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS
1. BATTERSEA POWER STATIONDevelopment is planned on the site over the next 10 - 12 years. It is to be the first large scale urban carbon neutral development in the UK - including homes, businesses, and shops. Creating 13000 new jobs and 3500 new homes and a new riverside park. Construction is anticipated to start in 2012 with completion in 2020.
2. GAS HOLDERSThis site hasnt been in use for 100 years. The national grid has worked with architects Make to propose a mixed use development including a new public courtyard and residents community gardens. Planning application was submitted in late 2009, but no decision has yet been made.
3. EMBASSy QUARTERBallymore are responsible for the relocation of the US embassy from Grosvenor square to Nine Elms. Outline planning permission has been granted subject to the creation of new public space.
4. NEW COVENT GARDEN MARKETThe plans for updating the market was given formal approval from the government in 2009. The main reasons for the updating is to improve internal circulation, to create flexible trading units, to improve drainage and to promote better use of space. The plans are financed by the sale of land for development. Planning application is due to be submitted to Wandsworth council in Mid 2010.
5. MARKET TOWERSThree new tall buildings designed by Fosters + Partners providing up to 1800 new homes, hotel, supermarket and other retailers. A green route is planned through the site which is to link to the Mayor of Londons proposed linear park.
6. VAUXHALL SKy GARDENSA 130m tall building is proposed to this site close to Sainsbury. Planning was granted in 2009, but nothing is happening on site as of yet.
7. OCTAVE TOWERAnother tall building is proposed for this site. The proposal is for a 149 m high building with 42 storeys The developers offered 5m to improve nearby areas as part of the proposal. The planning was refused in early 2010 mainly due to residents objections. A full planning enquiry is on its way.
8. VAUXHALL ISLAND SITEA 350 m development is proposed on the triangular site surrounded by billboards next to vauxhall station. Two tall towers, 48 and 23 storeys of mixed use. Nothing is happening as the moment as the developers are deciding if the project is financially viable due to the large income that is generated by the billboards.
LINEAR PARKA new linear park is proposed by the Mayor of London to connect Vauxhall with Battersea and new development. It is to be the focal point for recreational activity for the new communities in Nine Elms.
A NUMBER OF DEVELOPMENTS ARE PROPOSED ACROSS THE OPPORTUNITy AREA. MOST ARE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS THAT FIT WITHIN THE GOVERNMENTAL STRATEGy.
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INTRODUCTION TO
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS
1. BATTERSEA POWER STATIONDevelopment is planned on the site over the next 10 - 12 years. It is to be the first large scale urban carbon neutral development in the UK - including homes, businesses, and shops. Creating 13000 new jobs and 3500 new homes and a new riverside park. Construction is anticipated to start in 2012 with completion in 2020.
2. GAS HOLDERSThis site hasnt been in use for 100 years. The national grid has worked with architects Make to propose a mixed use development including a new public courtyard and residents community gardens. Planning application was submitted in late 2009, but no decision has yet been made.
3. EMBASSy QUARTERBallymore are responsible for the relocation of the US embassy from Grosvenor square to Nine Elms. Outline planning permission has been granted subject to the creation of new public space.
4. NEW COVENT GARDEN MARKETThe plans for updating the market was given formal approval from the government in 2009. The main reasons for the updating is to improve internal circulation, to create flexible trading units, to improve drainage and to promote better use of space. The plans are financed by the sale of land for development. Planning application is due to be submitted to Wandsworth council in Mid 2010.
5. MARKET TOWERSThree new tall buildings designed by Fosters + Partners providing up to 1800 new homes, hotel, supermarket and other retailers. A green route is planned through the site which is to link to the Mayor of Londons proposed linear park.
6. VAUXHALL SKy GARDENSA 130m tall building is proposed to this site close to Sainsbury. Planning was granted in 2009, but nothing is happening on site as of yet.
7. OCTAVE TOWERAnother tall building is proposed for this site. The proposal is for a 149 m high building with 42 storeys The developers offered 5m to improve nearby areas as part of the proposal. The planning was refused in early 2010 mainly due to residents objections. A full planning enquiry is on its way.
8. VAUXHALL ISLAND SITEA 350 m development is proposed on the triangular site surrounded by billboards next to vauxhall station. Two tall towers, 48 and 23 storeys of mixed use. Nothing is happening as the moment as the developers are deciding if the project is financially viable due to the large income that is generated by the billboards.
LINEAR PARKA new linear park is proposed by the Mayor of London to connect Vauxhall with Battersea and new development. It is to be the focal point for recreational activity for the new communities in Nine Elms.
A NUMBER OF DEVELOPMENTS ARE PROPOSED ACROSS THE OPPORTUNITy AREA. MOST ARE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS THAT FIT WITHIN THE GOVERNMENTAL STRATEGy.
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ANALYSIS
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ANALYSIS
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ANALYSIS
EXISTING OPEN SPACE
Housing estate green space
Community space
Wild not accessible space
Parks
Waste(d) space
Square or hard landscape pedestrian area
NO SPACES DEDICATED TO: FOOD GROWING NATURE CONSERVATION COMMUNITy MEETING & SHARING
There are a number of parks in the area - all traditional parks with short mown grass, specimen shrubs and mature trees.
The largest amount of green open space in the area is provided by the housing estates However these spaces are low in diversity - mainly with short mown grass and a few mature trees and shrubs.
The highest biodiversity in the open spaces are provided by the unaccessible pieces of land along mainly the railways. These have been colonised by nature and wildlife over the years.
There are a few squares in the area - with the busiest outside Vauxhall station.
Bonnington Gardens provide a little haven in this densely populated area. The community garden is created and maintained by the local community and is open to the public.
There are a number of spaces across the area that are wasted. They have no function and are leftover. A lot of these exists on the border between the public and private.
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ANALYSIS
EXISTING OPEN SPACE
Housing estate green space
Community space
Wild not accessible space
Parks
Waste(d) space
Square or hard landscape pedestrian area
NO SPACES DEDICATED TO: FOOD GROWING NATURE CONSERVATION COMMUNITy MEETING & SHARING
There are a number of parks in the area - all traditional parks with short mown grass, specimen shrubs and mature trees.
The largest amount of green open space in the area is provided by the housing estates However these spaces are low in diversity - mainly with short mown grass and a few mature trees and shrubs.
The highest biodiversity in the open spaces are provided by the unaccessible pieces of land along mainly the railways. These have been colonised by nature and wildlife over the years.
There are a few squares in the area - with the busiest outside Vauxhall station.
Bonnington Gardens provide a little haven in this densely populated area. The community garden is created and maintained by the local community and is open to the public.
There are a number of spaces across the area that are wasted. They have no function and are leftover. A lot of these exists on the border between the public and private.
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ANALYSIS
WASTE(d) SPACE
TO INTRODUCE MORE DIVERSE OPEN SPACE - WHAT HAPPENS IF COMMUNITIES RECLAIM AND UTILISE WASTE(D) SPACE?
The plan is showing all wasted space as per definition on previous page. Also shown is the huge amount of housing estate green space. If this is added to the wasted space there is huge opportunities in diversifying and reclaiming open space in our cities.
Waste(d) space
Housing estate green space
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800 m
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ANALYSIS
WASTE(d) SPACE
TO INTRODUCE MORE DIVERSE OPEN SPACE - WHAT HAPPENS IF COMMUNITIES RECLAIM AND UTILISE WASTE(D) SPACE?
The plan is showing all wasted space as per definition on previous page. Also shown is the huge amount of housing estate green space. If this is added to the wasted space there is huge opportunities in diversifying and reclaiming open space in our cities.
Waste(d) space
Housing estate green space
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800 m
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ANALYSIS
LAND USE
INDUSTRIAL & BUSINESS
DERELICT or unused land
RESIDENTIAL
EDUCATION & COMMUNITy
Within the framework area there is a large concentration of existing industrial and business use. About a third is today derelict whilst the rest is still in existing use and activity. Most of the planned developments across the area are introducing mixed use and new larger public space.
53%
15%
32%
>1%800 m
BUT WHAT ABOUT EVERyDAy SPACES AND PLACES FOR THE EXISTING COMMUNITIES TODAy?
This proposal will be focused on the existing communities and residents west of the New Covent Garden Market and the creation of spaces for these communities today.
The location next to New Covent Garden is great and will used as the thread and inspiration to hold these places together.
PROPOSAL AREA
New Covent Garden Market
Communities & Schools Waste(d) space
Thessaly Road
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ANALYSIS
LAND USE
INDUSTRIAL & BUSINESS
DERELICT or unused land
RESIDENTIAL
EDUCATION & COMMUNITy
Within the framework area there is a large concentration of existing industrial and business use. About a third is today derelict whilst the rest is still in existing use and activity. Most of the planned developments across the area are introducing mixed use and new larger public space.
53%
15%
32%
>1%800 m
BUT WHAT ABOUT EVERyDAy SPACES AND PLACES FOR THE EXISTING COMMUNITIES TODAy?
This proposal will be focused on the existing communities and residents west of the New Covent Garden Market and the creation of spaces for these communities today.
The location next to New Covent Garden is great and will used as the thread and inspiration to hold these places together.
PROPOSAL AREA
New Covent Garden Market
Communities & Schools Waste(d) space
Thessaly Road
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ANALYSIS
APPROACH
1. Identify waste(d) space
The approach compliments and fits within the larger urban strategy for regeneration - whilst concentrating on the existing communities and lets them take ownership of waste(d) spaces and through occupation transform them into community places.
Thessaly Road
PATCHWORK APPROACH TO COMMUNITy SPACE
2. Find the thread that will tie the elements together 3. Activate communities and create places through occupation and transformation
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ANALYSIS
APPROACH
1. Identify waste(d) space
The approach compliments and fits within the larger urban strategy for regeneration - whilst concentrating on the existing communities and lets them take ownership of waste(d) spaces and through occupation transform them into community places.
Thessaly Road
PATCHWORK APPROACH TO COMMUNITy SPACE
2. Find the thread that will tie the elements together 3. Activate communities and create places through occupation and transformation
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COMMUNITIES = CLIENTS
ANALYSIS
THESSALY ROAD
EXISTING TRAFFIC PATTERNS
The stakeholders and clients in this proposal are the existing communities surrounding Thessaly Road.
1. New Covent Garden Market2. Patmore Estate3. Savona Estate4. Carey Gardens5. New builds
6. St Georges School7. Sir James Barrie Primary School8. Lambeth College
9. Thessaly Community Centre
Thessaly road is no through road and there is potential for making part of the road for pedestrian use only.
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WASTE(d) SPACE
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COMMUNITIES = CLIENTS
ANALYSIS
THESSALY ROAD
EXISTING TRAFFIC PATTERNS
The stakeholders and clients in this proposal are the existing communities surrounding Thessaly Road.
1. New Covent Garden Market2. Patmore Estate3. Savona Estate4. Carey Gardens5. New builds
6. St Georges School7. Sir James Barrie Primary School8. Lambeth College
9. Thessaly Community Centre
Thessaly road is no through road and there is potential for making part of the road for pedestrian use only.
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ANALYSIS
NEW COVENT GARDEN MARKET
FACTS MARKET existing
160 types of fruit180 types of vegetables40% of all fruit & vegetables that is eaten outside the home is supplied from here
Flower
Food
PARKING
PARKINGPARKING
PARKING
BUYE
RS W
ALK
BUYE
RS W
ALK
ENTRANCE
FLOWER MARKET
THESSALy ROAD
The existing market has large spaces dedicated to parking and also waste(d) space along the south and west edges of the market.
MARKET update
PARKINGPARKING
PARKINGPARKING
NEW HOUSING
NEW
HOUSING
NEW
HOU
SING
NEW PUBLIC
SPACE
FLOWER
MARKET
THESSALy ROAD
The proposal for the update of the market is integrating trading units and parking. It also proposes new housing on the south and west edges.
ENTRANCE
BRICK WALL
RAILW
AY
Both the existing site and the proposal has got a barrier around the site in form of the brick wall and railway. This makes the new public space hard to access. The brick wall also creates a barrier between the street and the market.
MARKET HOURS
12-8 AM
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ANALYSIS
NEW COVENT GARDEN MARKET
FACTS MARKET existing
160 types of fruit180 types of vegetables40% of all fruit & vegetables that is eaten outside the home is supplied from here
Flower
Food
PARKING
PARKINGPARKING
PARKING
BUYE
RS W
ALK
BUYE
RS W
ALK
ENTRANCE
FLOWER MARKET
THESSALy ROAD
The existing market has large spaces dedicated to parking and also waste(d) space along the south and west edges of the market.
MARKET update
PARKINGPARKING
PARKINGPARKING
NEW HOUSING
NEW
HOUSING
NEW
HOU
SING
NEW PUBLIC
SPACE
FLOWER
MARKET
THESSALy ROAD
The proposal for the update of the market is integrating trading units and parking. It also proposes new housing on the south and west edges.
ENTRANCE
BRICK WALL
RAILW
AY
Both the existing site and the proposal has got a barrier around the site in form of the brick wall and railway. This makes the new public space hard to access. The brick wall also creates a barrier between the street and the market.
MARKET HOURS
12-8 AM
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PROPOSAL
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PROPOSAL
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PROPOSAL
CONCEPT DIAGRAMS
TIME OF OCCUPATIONOVERALL
Community Gateways
Community Gateways
Sharing & Meeting
Night-morning
Day
Most of the activity in the market takes place from midnight to morning with the market open until 11 am.
The new space will share the occupation time in the morning and this is the time to watch the market activities. After the market has shut the new space will support an active space influenced by and supporting the market.
The public consultations will se the transformation of the gateways into community places. The main sharing and meeting space is what this proposal refers to.
PEDESTRIANRELATIONSHIP PUBLIC / PRIVATE
The space will be split in the middle to support the visual relationship with Battersea Power Station and the Thames.
This line will be crossed by lines in order to establish a visual connection with the market.
The main sharing and meeting area will be pedestrian only to fully be able to take advantage and to further the relationship with the market.
The existing boundaries between public and private will be blurred to promote an open market - housing edge.
The boundary line to the market will also move back to utilise the edge of the market and prepare for the market update.
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PROPOSAL
CONCEPT DIAGRAMS
TIME OF OCCUPATIONOVERALL
Community Gateways
Community Gateways
Sharing & Meeting
Night-morning
Day
Most of the activity in the market takes place from midnight to morning with the market open until 11 am.
The new space will share the occupation time in the morning and this is the time to watch the market activities. After the market has shut the new space will support an active space influenced by and supporting the market.
The public consultations will se the transformation of the gateways into community places. The main sharing and meeting space is what this proposal refers to.
PEDESTRIANRELATIONSHIP PUBLIC / PRIVATE
The space will be split in the middle to support the visual relationship with Battersea Power Station and the Thames.
This line will be crossed by lines in order to establish a visual connection with the market.
The main sharing and meeting area will be pedestrian only to fully be able to take advantage and to further the relationship with the market.
The existing boundaries between public and private will be blurred to promote an open market - housing edge.
The boundary line to the market will also move back to utilise the edge of the market and prepare for the market update.
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PROPOSAL
PRECEDENTS
RE USE OF MATERIALS
Re use of materials helps with costs of a project and of course reduces the need to get rid of old materials. This is seen more often in projects and is starting to become recognised not just as sustainable - but also as a beautiful solution.
Broken up concrete, bricks and other paving material acts as gravel at the Urban Outfitters office in the states.
The rubble walls were filled with demolition materials at Ballast Point Park in Sydney.
Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park is seen as an icon in handling and re sue of an industrial site.
ZONE APPROACH
This urban park in the middle of Berlin designed by Buro kiefer. The park uses a series of zones for different activities. Some are empty or planted with wildflowers or grass. Other have more dedicated use with basketball courts or swings.
This is an interesting approach to a park or space. It creates little pockets in a large space and helps with encouraging people to occupy and use the space.
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PROPOSAL
PRECEDENTS
RE USE OF MATERIALS
Re use of materials helps with costs of a project and of course reduces the need to get rid of old materials. This is seen more often in projects and is starting to become recognised not just as sustainable - but also as a beautiful solution.
Broken up concrete, bricks and other paving material acts as gravel at the Urban Outfitters office in the states.
The rubble walls were filled with demolition materials at Ballast Point Park in Sydney.
Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park is seen as an icon in handling and re sue of an industrial site.
ZONE APPROACH
This urban park in the middle of Berlin designed by Buro kiefer. The park uses a series of zones for different activities. Some are empty or planted with wildflowers or grass. Other have more dedicated use with basketball courts or swings.
This is an interesting approach to a park or space. It creates little pockets in a large space and helps with encouraging people to occupy and use the space.
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PROPOSAL
RE USE(D) MATERIALS
Concrete paversUsed again where a hard surface is needed.
RE USE OF EXISTING MATERIALS
Pallet Concrete pavers Bollard Tarmac
BollardsThe bollards will be sewn off to small climbable poles and spread across play and grass areas.
TarmacThe tarmac will be broken up and used with gravel to provide a permeable surface.
Concrete curb blocksThe curbs will be used again to provide the hard edge of the water channels.
PalletsThe pallets will be used to build up levels and the structure of the pallets are perfect for allowing planting to grow in.
INSPIRATION FROM MARKET
The boxes used at the market are the inspiration for the creation of the planters that gives the existing housing estate a degree of privacy. It will also allow for the residents to grow their own plants close to their homes.
One of the most visual sign of the market at the moment is the huge towers of pallets that can be seen from inside and outside the market. Pallets will be re used across the site.
Permeable, but strong materials are used across the market. This will be spread across to the site as well. In a permeable wire mesh fence and stainless steel grids where crossing water. The use of the wire mesh allows for the process of the otherwise hidden to be seen.
The market sells fresh produce and water is a large resource used. There is potential for the market to link up with the streets rain water collection scheme.
MARKET INSPIRATION
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PROPOSAL
RE USE(D) MATERIALS
Concrete paversUsed again where a hard surface is needed.
RE USE OF EXISTING MATERIALS
Pallet Concrete pavers Bollard Tarmac
BollardsThe bollards will be sewn off to small climbable poles and spread across play and grass areas.
TarmacThe tarmac will be broken up and used with gravel to provide a permeable surface.
Concrete curb blocksThe curbs will be used again to provide the hard edge of the water channels.
PalletsThe pallets will be used to build up levels and the structure of the pallets are perfect for allowing planting to grow in.
INSPIRATION FROM MARKET
The boxes used at the market are the inspiration for the creation of the planters that gives the existing housing estate a degree of privacy. It will also allow for the residents to grow their own plants close to their homes.
One of the most visual sign of the market at the moment is the huge towers of pallets that can be seen from inside and outside the market. Pallets will be re used across the site.
Permeable, but strong materials are used across the market. This will be spread across to the site as well. In a permeable wire mesh fence and stainless steel grids where crossing water. The use of the wire mesh allows for the process of the otherwise hidden to be seen.
The market sells fresh produce and water is a large resource used. There is potential for the market to link up with the streets rain water collection scheme.
MARKET INSPIRATION
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PROPOSAL
PROPOSED PLAN
50 m 200 m
FIELD PLAN
The plan illustrates the new diversity of spaces in the street.
The space has been split into a series of fields creating an active and participatory street for the local community.
The contents of the fields have been chosen to increase biodiversity, to create food production opportunities, to collect water and to create natural play for children.
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KEY PLAN
1. Dedicated play area2. Hard flexible surface3. Dry retention swale4. Market entrance
The different fields encourages different activities without giving away too many clues.
The community can decide how they would like to use the space.
3 fields have been left empty for the community to test and trial ideas on.
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Climbable pallet wall
Wire mesh fencing with climbers
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Sand & Water play area
Wildflower field
Tall grassland field
Test fields
Wheat fields
Planters for residents
Existing trees
Proposed trees & hedges
Water channels
Broken up tarmac mixed with gravel
Seating platforms
Climbable bollard field
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PROPOSAL
PROPOSED PLAN
50 m 200 m
FIELD PLAN
The plan illustrates the new diversity of spaces in the street.
The space has been split into a series of fields creating an active and participatory street for the local community.
The contents of the fields have been chosen to increase biodiversity, to create food production opportunities, to collect water and to create natural play for children.
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KEY PLAN
1. Dedicated play area2. Hard flexible surface3. Dry retention swale4. Market entrance
The different fields encourages different activities without giving away too many clues.
The community can decide how they would like to use the space.
3 fields have been left empty for the community to test and trial ideas on.
50 m 200 m
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Climbable pallet wall
Wire mesh fencing with climbers
4.
Sand & Water play area
Wildflower field
Tall grassland field
Test fields
Wheat fields
Planters for residents
Existing trees
Proposed trees & hedges
Water channels
Broken up tarmac mixed with gravel
Seating platforms
Climbable bollard field
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PROPOSAL
FIELD SECTION
1 m 5 m
TEST FIELD SECTION T-t
Residents planters Rain water channel
Wildflower fieldBroken up tarmac allow plants to grow in the cracks
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Permeable fence with climbers
Wildflower fieldTest FieldMain path
Path through fields
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PROPOSAL
FIELD SECTION
1 m 5 m
TEST FIELD SECTION T-t
Residents planters Rain water channel
Wildflower fieldBroken up tarmac allow plants to grow in the cracks
T
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Permeable fence with climbers
Wildflower fieldTest FieldMain path
Path through fields
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1 m 5 m
FIELD SECTION F-f
Broken up tarmac allow plants to grow in the cracks
Rain water channel
Main path Tall grassland field
PROPOSAL
FIELD SECTION
Ff
Permeable fence with climbers
Path through fields
Wheat field
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1 m 5 m
FIELD SECTION F-f
Broken up tarmac allow plants to grow in the cracks
Rain water channel
Main path Tall grassland field
PROPOSAL
FIELD SECTION
Ff
Permeable fence with climbers
Path through fields
Wheat field
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PLAY SECTION P-p
Wildflower field
Climbable bollard field
Main path
School fence line
1 m 5 m
PROPOSAL
PLAY SECTIONP
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Sand & water play spaces
Climbable pallet wallDogwood providing colour and structure Rainwater channel
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PLAY SECTION P-p
Wildflower field
Climbable bollard field
Main path
School fence line
1 m 5 m
PROPOSAL
PLAY SECTIONP
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Sand & water play spaces
Climbable pallet wallDogwood providing colour and structure Rainwater channel
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PROPOSAL
LIGHTING DIAGRAM
50 m 200 m
N
The existing lamp posts are kept across the space. These will create the most amount of light.
The existing lamp post also provide a reminder that the space used to be a space and is left for this reason.
In addition to these a series of up lighters will provide light along the paths and in front of the swales.
LED Up lights Existing lamp posts
PLANTING DETAILS
50 m 200 m
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Species Area Size Specification Evergreen Deciduous Notes Management
TreesBetula Pendula Birch Across the site 20 litre container x Support as necessarily
ShrubsCorylus Avellana Hazel Individually 3 litre container x Plant individually in autumn to avoid extensive watering Trim in March - take care to leave catkins so nuts can develop
Hedge Plant together with oleaster - 1 per square m - equal amountEleagnus x ebbingei Oleaster Hedge 3 litre container x Plant together with hazel - 1 per square m - equal amount Trim in spring to avoid cutting of berries
Cornus Sanguinea Dogwood Play area 3 litre container x Plant individually in autumn to avoid extensive watering Trim in spring
Herbaceous perennialClinopodium vulgare Wild Basil Below hedge seed scattered across the space - 30% coverageFragaria vesca Wild Strawberry Below hedge 2 litre container plant in groups of 5 - 8 per sqaure m - 30% coverageViola odorata Sweet Violet Below hedge 1 litre container Plant in groups of 3 - 6 per square m - 30% coverage
ClimbersLonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle Along fence 2 litre container x Plant individually at 4 meters interval Trim after flowering if spreading too quickly
A variation of climbing vegetables Runner Bean Along fence seed Plant out after lst frost at 30 cm intervalA rotation of climbing vegetables can be grown along the fence to New Covent Garden Market
Wildflower mixWildflowers Achillea millefolium Yarrow Wildflower field seed mixture Best sown in autumn or spring in low fertile soil.
Centaurea nigra Common KnapweedDaucus carota Wild CarrotGalium verum Lady's BedstrawKnautia arvensis Field ScabiousLeucanthemum vulgare Oxeye DaisyLotus corniculatus Birdsfoot TrefoilPlantago lanceolata Ribwort PlantainPlantago media Hoary PlantainPrimula veris CowslipPrunella vulgaris SelfhealRanunculus acris Meadow ButtercupRhinanthus minor Yellow RattleRumex acetosa Common Sorrel
Grasses Agrostis capillaris Common BentCynosurus cristatus Crested DogstailFestuca rubra ssp. juncea Slender-creeping Red-fescuePhleum bertolonii Smaller Cat's-tail
Edible plantingWheat Wheat field seed
Marginal planting
Wildflowers Achillea ptarmica Sneezewort Dry Retention Swales Seed mixtureAngelica sylvestris Wild AngelicaCaltha palustris Marsh MarigoldEupatorium cannabinum Hemp AgrimonyFilipendula ulmaria MeadowsweetGeum rivale Water AvensHypericum tetrapterum Square-stalked St John's WortIris pseudacorus Yellow IrisLotus pedunculatus Greater Birdsfoot TrefoilLychnis flos-cuculi Ragged RobinLycopus europaeus GypsywortLythrum salicaria Purple LoosestrifePulicaria dysenterica Common FleabaneRanunculus acris Meadow ButtercupScrophularia auriculata Water FigwortSuccisa pratensis Devil's-bit ScabiousThalictrum flavum Common Meadow-rueVicia cracca Tufted Vetch
Grasses Agrostis capillaris Common BentAlopecurus pratensis Meadow Foxtail Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grassBriza media Quaking Grass (w)Cynosurus cristatus Crested DogstailDeschampsia cespitosa Tufted Hair-grass (w)Festuca rubra ssp. juncea Slender-creeping Red-fescue
Tall grassland The existing grass will be relocated.
Sow in late summer or spring. Plants need to establish before allowing water into the swales.
To increase habitat value of the swales encourage a variation of vegetation structures. Variation in structure can be achievedby cutting back and removing short sections of vegetation every2-3 years in rotation. To minimise disturbance to wildlife carry out removal between September and November.
Avoid cutting in spring if the mix was sown in autumn. Cut in mid summer after the flowers has flowered but before they have collapsed. Leave cuttings for 1 week to allow the seeds to fall and then remove cuttings. After the first year a traditional meadow cutting regime is suitable. A main summer cut is followed by an autumn cut.
Seeds from long straw variety. Undersow with grass and clovermight help with weeds, nutrient balance and avoiding bare earth after the harvest.
Plant in late March or early April. Harvest in August. Leave at least two to three inches of stubble when cutting back. Milling can be done in hand mill or even a coffee grinder.
The grass will be manages as conservation grassland and cut once year. The cuttings needs to be raked up not to encourage perennial weeds.
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PROPOSAL
LIGHTING DIAGRAM
50 m 200 m
N
The existing lamp posts are kept across the space. These will create the most amount of light.
The existing lamp post also provide a reminder that the space used to be a space and is left for this reason.
In addition to these a series of up lighters will provide light along the paths and in front of the swales.
LED Up lights Existing lamp posts
PLANTING DETAILS
50 m 200 m
N
Species Area Size Specification Evergreen Deciduous Notes Management
TreesBetula Pendula Birch Across the site 20 litre container x Support as necessarily
ShrubsCorylus Avellana Hazel Individually 3 litre container x Plant individually in autumn to avoid extensive watering Trim in March - take care to leave catkins so nuts can develop
Hedge Plant together with oleaster - 1 per square m - equal amountEleagnus x ebbingei Oleaster Hedge 3 litre container x Plant together with hazel - 1 per square m - equal amount Trim in spring to avoid cutting of berries
Cornus Sanguinea Dogwood Play area 3 litre container x Plant individually in autumn to avoid extensive watering Trim in spring
Herbaceous perennialClinopodium vulgare Wild Basil Below hedge seed scattered across the space - 30% coverageFragaria vesca Wild Strawberry Below hedge 2 litre container plant in groups of 5 - 8 per sqaure m - 30% coverageViola odorata Sweet Violet Below hedge 1 litre container Plant in groups of 3 - 6 per square m - 30% coverage
ClimbersLonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle Along fence 2 litre container x Plant individually at 4 meters interval Trim after flowering if spreading too quickly
A variation of climbing vegetables Runner Bean Along fence seed Plant out after lst frost at 30 cm intervalA rotation of climbing vegetables can be grown along the fence to New Covent Garden Market
Wildflower mixWildflowers Achillea millefolium Yarrow Wildflower field seed mixture Best sown in autumn or spring in low fertile soil.
Centaurea nigra Common KnapweedDaucus carota Wild CarrotGalium verum Lady's BedstrawKnautia arvensis Field ScabiousLeucanthemum vulgare Oxeye DaisyLotus corniculatus Birdsfoot TrefoilPlantago lanceolata Ribwort PlantainPlantago media Hoary PlantainPrimula veris CowslipPrunella vulgaris SelfhealRanunculus acris Meadow ButtercupRhinanthus minor Yellow RattleRumex acetosa Common Sorrel
Grasses Agrostis capillaris Common BentCynosurus cristatus Crested DogstailFestuca rubra ssp. juncea Slender-creeping Red-fescuePhleum bertolonii Smaller Cat's-tail
Edible plantingWheat Wheat field seed
Marginal planting
Wildflowers Achillea ptarmica Sneezewort Dry Retention Swales Seed mixtureAngelica sylvestris Wild AngelicaCaltha palustris Marsh MarigoldEupatorium cannabinum Hemp AgrimonyFilipendula ulmaria MeadowsweetGeum rivale Water AvensHypericum tetrapterum Square-stalked St John's WortIris pseudacorus Yellow IrisLotus pedunculatus Greater Birdsfoot TrefoilLychnis flos-cuculi Ragged RobinLycopus europaeus GypsywortLythrum salicaria Purple LoosestrifePulicaria dysenterica Common FleabaneRanunculus acris Meadow ButtercupScrophularia auriculata Water FigwortSuccisa pratensis Devil's-bit ScabiousThalictrum flavum Common Meadow-rueVicia cracca Tufted Vetch
Grasses Agrostis capillaris Common BentAlopecurus pratensis Meadow Foxtail Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal-grassBriza media Quaking Grass (w)Cynosurus cristatus Crested DogstailDeschampsia cespitosa Tufted Hair-grass (w)Festuca rubra ssp. juncea Slender-creeping Red-fescue
Tall grassland The existing grass will be relocated.
Sow in late summer or spring. Plants need to establish before allowing water into the swales.
To increase habitat value of the swales encourage a variation of vegetation structures. Variation in structure can be achievedby cutting back and removing short sections of vegetation every2-3 years in rotation. To minimise disturbance to wildlife carry out removal between September and November.
Avoid cutting in spring if the mix was sown in autumn. Cut in mid summer after the flowers has flowered but before they have collapsed. Leave cuttings for 1 week to allow the seeds to fall and then remove cuttings. After the first year a traditional meadow cutting regime is suitable. A main summer cut is followed by an autumn cut.
Seeds from long straw variety. Undersow with grass and clovermight help with weeds, nutrient balance and avoiding bare earth after the harvest.
Plant in late March or early April. Harvest in August. Leave at least two to three inches of stubble when cutting back. Milling can be done in hand mill or even a coffee grinder.
The grass will be manages as conservation grassland and cut once year. The cuttings needs to be raked up not to encourage perennial weeds.
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PROPOSAL
WATER DETAILS
WATER MOVEMENTS
The rainwater channels collect water from the existing houses and leads it to the two dry retention swales and the water tanks. The long fall is 1.100.
WATER CHANNEL DETAILS
Plan
Section
Damp proof membrane100 mm concrete100 mm
Stainless steel grill
Gravel path
Re used concrete curb
200 mm200 mm
400 mm
Water channel
SWALE DETAILS
10 m 2 m
Fluctuating water level
Section
Rainwater enters the swale and some water filters through the soil into the ground. During heavy rainfall the swale fills up with water. The water channels also lead water directly to the water tanks - which collect water used for irrigation across the fields.
Plan
Close up section
1.
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3.
3.
4.
1. Water storage tank2. Pallet edging3. Hedge4. Water channel inlet
4.
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2.3
2.4
2.5
2.2
1.8 m
0.4 m
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PROPOSAL
WATER DETAILS
WATER MOVEMENTS
The rainwater channels collect water from the existing houses and leads it to the two dry retention swales and the water tanks. The long fall is 1.100.
WATER CHANNEL DETAILS
Plan
Section
Damp proof membrane100 mm concrete100 mm
Stainless steel grill
Gravel path
Re used concrete curb
200 mm200 mm
400 mm
Water channel
SWALE DETAILS
10 m 2 m
Fluctuating water level
Section
Rainwater enters the swale and some water filters through the soil into the ground. During heavy rainfall the swale fills up with water. The water channels also lead water directly to the water tanks - which collect water used for irrigation across the fields.
Plan
Close up section
1.
2.
3.
3.
4.
1. Water storage tank2. Pallet edging3. Hedge4. Water channel inlet
4.
+2.6
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.2
1.8 m
0.4 m
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PROPOSAL
TIMELINE
CONSTRUCTION START OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2010
HARD SURFACESNOVEMBER 2010 - JANUARY 2011
WATER ELEMENTSDECEMBER 2010 - FEBRUARY 2011
At the beginning of the project a friends group is set up - existing of the landscape architect together with the local community. A series of public consultations are undertaken at the gateways. Transforming these waste(d) spaces into community places. This will help to prove and encourage the importance of the rest of the project.
Thessaly Road is shut from car traffic and made pedestrian only.
Demolition of hard surfaces and existing boundary fencing.
New boundary fencing is being put up.
SUMMER 2010
Hard surfaces are being relaid in place. Broken up tarmac is filled with gravel.
Uplighters are added across the site.
Trees and hedges are planted by the friends group and local community.
Water channels and swales are constructed.
PLANTINGMARCH - MAY 2011
< A YEAR
All planting fields prepared and sown by the friends group and the local community.
Climbers and shrubs are also planted as this is the best time for it.
The space is managed and looked after by the friends group. The gateways and the main sharing and meeting space is in full activity. The test fields have been are starting to be occupied by growing and sharing activities.
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PROPOSAL
TIMELINE
CONSTRUCTION START OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2010
HARD SURFACESNOVEMBER 2010 - JANUARY 2011
WATER ELEMENTSDECEMBER 2010 - FEBRUARY 2011
At the beginning of the project a friends group is set up - existing of the landscape architect together with the local community. A series of public consultations are undertaken at the gateways. Transforming these waste(d) spaces into community places. This will help to prove and encourage the importance of the rest of the project.
Thessaly Road is shut from car traffic and made pedestrian only.
Demolition of hard surfaces and existing boundary fencing.
New boundary fencing is being put up.
SUMMER 2010
Hard surfaces are being relaid in place. Broken up tarmac is filled with gravel.
Uplighters are added across the site.
Trees and hedges are planted by the friends group and local community.
Water channels and swales are constructed.
PLANTINGMARCH - MAY 2011
< A YEAR
All planting fields prepared and sown by the friends group and the local community.
Climbers and shrubs are also planted as this is the best time for it.
The space is managed and looked after by the friends group. The gateways and the main sharing and meeting space is in full activity. The test fields have been are starting to be occupied by growing and sharing activities.
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PROPOSAL
EXPERIENCE THE FIELDS
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PROPOSAL
EXPERIENCE THE FIELDS
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references
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Emery, M., 1986. Promoting Nature in Towns & Cities. London: Croom Helm.
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CGMA, 2010. The Garden at New Covent Garden Market - a public exhibition. [pdf] Online: CGMAAvailable at: http://www.newcoventgardenmarket.com/
Defra - New Covent Garden Market [Online]Available at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/policy/coventgarden/
Trees for Cities Plants for Play [pdf] Online: Trees for citiesAvailable at: http://www.londonplay.org.uk/redirect.php?title=Plants%20for%20Play%20guide%20list&url=file/1317.pdf[Accessed 5 May 2010]
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references
GLA, 2008. The London Plan. [pdf] Online: GLA.Available at: http://www.london.gov.uk/thelondonplan/[Accessed 16 May 2010]
GLA, 2008 Vauxhall, Battersea & Nine Elms Opportunity Area Planning Framework. [pdf] Online: GLAAvailable at: http://www.london.gov.uk/who-runs-london/mayor/publications/planning/vauxhall-nine-elms-battersea-opportunity-area-planning-framework[Accessed 5 May 2010]
Emery, M., 1986. Promoting Nature in Towns & Cities. London: Croom Helm.
Kennington Association [Online]Available at: http://kaplanning.blogspot.com/2010/02/kapf-vauxhall-nine-elms-and-battersea.html[Accessed 5 April 2010]
Rohrer, F. 2008. How to grow your own wheat. BBC online. [iinternet] 10 May. Available at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7284011.stm[Accessed 8 May 2010]
CGMA, 2010. The Garden at New Covent Garden Market - a public exhibition. [pdf] Online: CGMAAvailable at: http://www.newcoventgardenmarket.com/
Defra - New Covent Garden Market [Online]Available at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/policy/coventgarden/
Trees for Cities Plants for Play [pdf] Online: Trees for citiesAvailable at: http://www.londonplay.org.uk/redirect.php?title=Plants%20for%20Play%20guide%20list&url=file/1317.pdf[Accessed 5 May 2010]