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Access Routes
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East-West access points will be strengthened by:
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Continuation of east-west residential street using shared space design principles to create a pedestrian first street, aiding activation.
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Improvements to dock side cycle and walking route by greening the space.
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Improved North-South pedestrian and cycle access:
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Removal of entrance road flyover spur to improve the poorly accessible underpass and bring residents from Beckton immediately into an inviting square.​
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Severance caused by the internal road will be minimised by limiting access to residents and services
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Key
North-South pedestrian / cycle routes
Foot /cycle outward connections
Vehicular / pedestrian links
Removal of entrance road flyover
Plan view showing access points
Accessible Design
Shared Space
Shared space design, incorporating the Woonerf principles used on many residential streets in the Netherlands is ideal for the road running through the site. Shared space design typically entails:​
Use of space by residents
Inviting North Entrance
Removal of the entrance road spur will aid accessibility across and into the site by:
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Opening up the northern access point for people to enter the site from Beckton, the principle route into the site from the existing community
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Reduces disconnect within the public realm around the heritage buildings, allowing a new pedestrian and cycle access route into the central node of the site
Road spur highlighted in red
Issues Addressed
Linking physical and social regeneration
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Ensures the sites community facilities and services that are there for the community to use are easily accessible, particularly for routes from the north
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Encouraging use of active and sustainable modes of transport through street design, improving residents' physical and mental wellbeing and health through reduced pollution
Pandemic cities
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Encouraging residents to use green transport reduce reliance on public transport
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Improves open space in the city through reduced pollution