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November 2017 January 2018 Draft Originated Checked Reviewed Authorised Date 1 for client review GW/RW/LD JR/GW NH HS 22/09/17 2 for final submission (for GW RW SJ HS 10/11/17 internal LLDC use) 3 for consultation AM/RH RH 24/11/17

4 final draft AM/RH RH LG 24/09/18 CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 4 USER GUIDE 6 STREET FURNITURE

STRATEGIC GUIDANCE STREET FURNITURE OVERVIEW 54 SEATING 55 PLAY FURNITURE 64 VISION 8 BOUNDARY TREATMENTS 66 INCLUSIVE DESIGN 9 PLANTERS 69 RELEVANT POLICIES AND GUIDANCE 10 BOLLARDS 70 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND BIODIVERSITY 12 LIGHTING 72 HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION 14 PUBLIC ART 74 VENUE MANAGEMENT 15 REFUSE AND RECYCLING FACILITIES 75 SAFETY AND SECURITY 16 WAYFINDING 76 TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE 17 CYCLE PARKING 80 TEMPORARY AND MOVEABLE FURNITURE 82 CHARACTER AREA DESIGN PRINCIPLES OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE 84

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK 22 LANDSCAPE AND PLANTING NORTH PARK 23 SOUTH PARK 24 LANDSCAPE SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES 88 CANAL PARK 25 NORTH PARK 90 KEY DESIGN PRINCIPLES 26 SOUTH PARK 95 TREES 108 SURFACE MATERIALS SOIL AND EARTHWORKS 113 SUSTAINABLE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (SUDS) 116 STANDARD MATERIALS PALETTE 30 WATERWAYS 120 PLAY SPACES 31 FOOTPATHS 34 CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT FOOTWAYS 38 CARRIAGEWAYS 40 PARK OPERATIONS AND DESIGN MANAGEMENT 126 KERBS AND EDGING 42 RISK MANAGEMENT 127 SLOPES, RAMPS AND STEPS 45 CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND MITIGATION 128 DRAINAGE 47 ASSET MANAGEMENT 129 PARKING AND LOADING 49 A PARK FOR THE FUTURE 130 UTILITIES 51 SURFACE MATERIALS MAINTENANCE 52 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS GLOSSARY REFERENCES

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE INTRODUCTION

CONTEXT

Occupying more than 100ha, Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Estate is made Olympic Park lies across the border of four up of development plots which are defined East London boroughs: Hackney, Newham, by Legacy Communities Scheme (LCS). Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest, and is The LLDC’s priority theme of ‘High Quality one of the largest regeneration projects in Design,’ is to be applied to these plots and London’s history. Queen Elizabeth Olympic the remaining parkland areas, to maintain the Park won the Rosa Barba International design excellence seen through Games time, Landscape Prize 2016. The Park will forever and provide a consistency of high quality, be synonymous with the London 2012 accessible public realm, biodiversity and play Olympic and Paralympic Games, and is now as a lasting legacy.

at a crucial development stage in becoming Stratford an integrated part of the wider urban grain of The neighbourhood and development plots International Bromley London. include: by Bow - Chobham Manor Attracting over six million visitors every year, - East Village Stratford the Park is already a huge draw for families, - East Bank sports enthusiasts and a growing population - East Wick and Sweetwater of local residents and businesses, as a large - Hackney Wick Metropolitan park of national significance. - Bromley By Bow - Pudding Mill Lane The London Legacy Development Corporation - Rick Roberts Way

(LLDC) is the Planning Authority responsible Pudding for preserving the landscape quality of This guidance sets out the expected standards Mill Lane Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Estate, whilst for ensuring that good design and biodiversity managing and maintaining the Park. is sustained across the open spaces of the Estate, whilst integrating place making principles as part of the ongoing management of the Park.

Venues Pudding Mill Lane East Wick and Sweetwater Chobham Manor

East Bank Rick Roberts Way Bromley LLDC Planning Authority Motorway by Bow Borough boundaries Transport Links

4 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE PURPOSE

The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Design Guide is primarily designed to provide third party designers, developers and land managers with:

■■ details on existing standards for the Park ■■ documentation of the existing qualities of as a whole. the Park and existing planning permissions, such as the Legacy Communities Scheme ■■ the overarching design principles shown as Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park expected by the LLDC for developing plans Estate on the adjacent plan. associated with proposed neighbourhoods and landscape improvements. ■■ provision of supplementary design considerations for existing planning ■■ how to incorporate standards for new applications (to complement existing Stratford open space proposals within developments International design codes). Bromley on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Estate. by Bow ■■ how design needs to fit with overall long ■■ guidance on how the interface between term stewardship objectives of the Park Stratford new developments and parkland should be designed and managed. The Park Design Guide should be read in ■■ design parameters for selecting materials conjunction with other relevant planning and products. permissions e.g. Legacy Communities Scheme ■■ high level guidance on implementation (LCS), planning conditions and the Park standards. Management Plan. Pudding ■■ sign posting to relevant policy and Mill Lane The map opposite highlights how this Guide standards. relates to the LLDC’s planning boundary.

AREAS OF INFLUENCE PARK DESIGN GUIDE APPLICATION LLDC zone of influence Recommended for guiding wider neighbourhood public (Planning Authority) realm schemes Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Essential for informing open space design standards across Bromley by Bow Estate the LCS neighbourhoods Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Estate Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Essential for designing changes to the core parkland and for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Parkland Parkland outside LLDC parkland informing ongoing maintenance LLDC Planning Authority Motorway Borough boundaries Transport Links Parkland outside LLDC Recommended for guiding public realm design management improvements in these areas

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 5 USER GUIDE

OVERVIEW GENERAL APPLICATION PROCESS

The Guide, alongside the Park Management 1. Designers and project managers are to DESIGNER / LLDC QUALITY REVIEW PANEL Plan, should be used to inform design review the Park Design Guidance materials APPLICANT PROCESS decisions on the Park, Estate and wider areas palette to justify the use of materials being Comprising a range of built environment This guidance (current planning area). In some cases other considered. experts, the panel has been set up to supports the process guides may be applicable such as the Canal support the Planning Authority with external for submitting and Park or Lea River Park Design Manual. professional input to ensure high quality design reviewing design throughout the design process. 2. A discussion with an LLDC Design Advisor applications through Designers are expected to utilise the should be organised, which could form part the planning system guidance set out in this document to justify Any project can be brought forward by LLDC of a pre-planning application with an LLDC Design the decision making process and the selected for review and it is recommended that this Advisor, depending material palette. Where alternative design occurs at an early stage of design to ensure on the nature of the approaches are suggested by a third party recommended changes can be incorporated proposal. designer, reasons for deviating from the effectively. 3. An application is submitted. standards set out in this guidance should be Specific products agreed with LLDC. At an early stage (RIBA 1/2), the panel meets may be agreed for for a design workshop focusing on strategic implementation on Depending on area of application, decisions and initial design matters including 4. Applicants may be required to attend a trial basis to test recommendations should not be seen as a accessibility requirements. and/or present at an LLDC Quality Review the suitability of the prescriptive set of rules, but rather as best Panel meeting where the proposal will be product before Park- practice design parameters that still allow for From RIBA Stage 3, a formal Design Review further assessed. wide roll-out. some flexibility and individuality in designs process is undertaken to provide technical coming forward. These parameters are advice to the client and concentrate on issues For projects on the needed to ensure a lasting coherence for the that do not meet an acceptable standard. A 5. Applicants will be informed of the Park the process design aesthetic of the area as a whole. Quality Review Panel meeting may take place outcome of their proposal within should begin with a at application stage to ensure that suitable appropriate timescale of the review review of the long The document is intended to be a live report changes have been made to a proposal. meeting. term sustainability and will need periodic review. and management It is recommended that panel members objectives. The document should also be read are briefed with this design guide, before alongside LLDC’s Inclusive Design Standards 6. Implementation of proposals. participating on the panel. Stakeholder which focuses on recommendations to and community create genuinely inclusive and accessible OTHER PANELS engagement should be environments for all Park users. embedded within the ■■ Built Environment and Access Panel (BEAP) 7. Monitoring and post-installation process. It must be recognised that the guidance set inspection. ■■ Legacy Youth Voice out in this document cannot replace the expert advice of LLDC professionals. ■■ Park Panel

6 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 1 STRATEGIC GUIDANCE VISION

A LEGACY OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE GUIDING DESIGN PRINCIPLES

OLYMPIC LEGACY INVESTING IN QUALITY The following overarching design principles set out LLDC’s commitment to: The LLDC Vision for the future management of The LLDC is committed to providing the the Park is: highest standards of landscape design, ■■ engage with local communities to sustainability, habitat provision and open accommodate their requirements “To take forward the legacy of landscape space management. By prioritising quality in ■■ plan high quality, durable public realm design and horticultural excellence, beauty design, LLDC will maintain the Olympic Legacy solutions that are fit for the future and quality, community participation, ambition through the promotion of design best sustainability and nature conservation practice, and encouraging innovation as part of ■■ design usable spaces of adequate size created for the London 2012 Olympic and a process of landscape conservation and wider and configuration to fulfil the intended Paralympic Games”. development. purpose and meet long term management objectives Within a wider parkland context, the Lee Valley ■■ utilise robust, low maintenance materials Regional Park Authority’s Vision Statement is and street furniture that meet operational to provide: requirements Multifunctional spaces for all in the South Park, “A world class destination combining the ■■ specify sustainable materials and with bespoke furnishings best of open space, conservation and construction approaches sporting excellence.” BEYOND THE PARK ■■ enhance biodiversity by providing a range of habitat types LIVE, WORK, VISIT AND INSPIRE A diverse programme of public realm works have already been delivered around the fringes ■■ accommodate and preserve heritage Working in partnership with the four London of the Park. assets Boroughs surrounding the Park and the Mayor ■■ encourage active lifestyles and play by of London to support healthier lifestyles and It is recommended that future fringe creating a range of safe and attractive develop successful neighbourhoods by: developments look to tie in with the character spaces of the park edge, utilising elements listed ■■ building diverse neighbourhoods and in this Design Guide where appropriate to ■■ embrace inclusive design standards to community centres maximise the design quality and impact of new maintain accessibility for all users peripheral facilities. ■■ creating jobs through a range of economic ■■ integrate new layouts with the existing opportunities walking and cycling network and consider opportunities to link and further ■■ creating a landmark global destination for encourage use of public transport. local residents and international visitors Riverside walkways and terraced seating ■■ The Vision for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park characterises the South Park - looking towards the as a whole is to: “[create] a dynamic new combined heat and power (CHP) Energy Centre metropolitan centre for London.”

8 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE INCLUSIVE DESIGN

ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC REALM

All areas of the Park are to be designed in It is recommended to involve the group LOCAL INITIATIVES accordance with LLDC’s Inclusive Design from an early stage so that designs can be Standards (LLDC, 2013). Public realm progressed by considering the needs of all user The Park Mobility service, delivered by Our applications are to provide accessible groups. Parklife and Park Champion volunteers, pedestrian routes which comply with these runs from the Park’s Information point standards. Design teams should report back to the opposite the London Aquatics Centre. The BEAP on how recommendations have been Park Mobility service includes hiring of DESIGNING FOR ALL incorporated within the following design and mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs delivery stages as part of a Design and Access and a mobility (golf) buggy that runs on Inclusive design encapsulates more than Review BEAP: a predetermined route around the Park. physical infrastructure. It should also be Designers must consider any potential impact considered as part of a process to encourage on this important park service and ensure community involvement and participation. EARLY STAGE clear routes are maintained as required. From RIBA Stage 1: Preparation and brief, Designing for the needs of all users is complex designers are expected to consult with APPLICATION OF DESIGN STANDARDS and requires careful consideration of disabled LLDC’s Inclusive Design Principal and AND GUIDANCE people, older people, families with young present proposals to the BEAP for review KEY REFERENCES children and babies, as well as people from and feedback from an inclusive design ■■ consideration of unforeseen consequences diverse cultural groups. perspective. This engagement will continue ■■ careful consideration of space ■■ Equalities Act 2010 throughout the design stages. The design principles in chapter 2 and the ■■ Equality and Inclusion Policy (LLDC, standards in chapters 3 - 5 set out how this can 2012) be delivered in practice. The summary advice ■■ Inclusive Design Strategy (LLDC, 2013) in this section identifies the processes that CONSTRUCTION STAGE designers should undertake to deliver inclusive Operations managers need to ensure ■■ Inclusive Design Standards (LLDC, design. that appropriate re-routing strategies and 2013) diversions are in place to maintain adequate ■■ BS 8300 BUILT ENVIRONMENT ACCESS PANEL (BEAP) access for pedestrians during construction. CONSULTATION

Design teams are required to formally present POST COMPLETION their designs to the BEAP as part of the Design LLDC Design Advisors are expected to and Access Statement. review the layout following installation to ensure that the facility has been delivered satisfactorily and performs as expected.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 9 RELEVANT POLICIES AND GUIDANCE

PRIORITY THEMES

The LLDC’s work is underpinned and defined CHAMPION EQUALITIES AND INCLUSION ENSURE HIGH QUALITY DESIGN ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY by the following four priority themes, detailed in the related policy documents: Working closely with developers and Site wide design codes for all the Planning Parkland areas need to contribute to the PROMOTE CONVERGENCE, EMPLOYMENT operators, the LLDC seeks to implement Delivery Zones including high level landscape green infrastructure network and look to AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION an inclusive design strategy to ensure and public realm guidance set out the meet the targets set out in the Biodiversity the parkland and new developments are importance of responding to local context, Action Plan by: Reversal of pre-existing local trends of accessible to all users: while incorporating the highest quality of unemployment and lower educational design standards: attainment has been targeted by focusing on providing: ■■ planning strategies should consider how ■■ learning from exemplar projects as an ■■ protecting trees and areas of woodland to different communities can benefit from important part of progressing quality and promote biodiversity. and be encouraged to use the Park, by delivery success. ■■ planning for green assets with a diversity providing a range of recreation spaces. ■■ heritage assets are to be sensitively of habitats as part of a network of public ■■ cultural and sporting tourism and ■■ the LLDC will look to foster relations accommodated to shape local identity and and private open spaces. attractions at the retained Games venues between new residents and its existing promote cultural awareness. ■■ maintaining the Blue Ribbon Network of and at Stratford Waterfront. neighbours through a programme of ■■ local distinctiveness is to be promoted waterways by preserving wetland habitats activities and through ongoing local ■■ new office, research and business quarters where it facilitates a greater sense of place and managing surface water runoff to engagement. in Stratford and a technology and media and enhances the usability of the built reduce flood risk. hub at Here East. ■■ the LLDC support an independent Built environment. ■■ monitoring biodiversity targets. ■■ diverse employment clusters in emerging Environment Access Panel (BEAP) who development zones of Fish Island and review all LLDC development to ensure Sugar House Lane. exemplar inclusive design solutions.

SOciO-BENEFIT Asport CATALYST COMMUNITY real EQUALITY INCLUSIVE c INCLUSIVEatering dESign INVESTING LEgacy YOUR ecOnOmic LOCALand FOR HEALTHY ENGAGEMENTpeople, AND DESIGN to changing quali Ty IN QUALITY SUSTAINABILITY DESIGN communITIES GUIDE TO pOlicy PEOPLE/healthy LIVING/ POLICYreal power/ INCLUSION STRATEGY needs/ P olicy OF LIFE/ Legacy Communities STANDARDS SchEmE QUEEN Scheme PROMOTE GROWTHl iving I mpROVINGSTroNG POLICY creating inclusive BUILDING LOCAL REVISED DESIGN CODES SITEWIDE ELIZABETH Regulation 22 and additional information submission AND ECONOMICpolicy HEALTH relaANdT IoNSHIpS/ neighbourhoods/ OWNERSHIP/ Regulation 22 and Additional information submission February 2012 OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT/FITNESS/INSpIRING CoMMUNITIeS breaking down EMBEDDING HIGH PARK 2030 Revised Green Infrastructure REGENERATIONYO uNG TALENTC/rea TING aN barriers/ STANDARDS IN Strategy OF AN ENTIREI mpROVING eNTrepreNUrIal/ providing DESIGN/ February 2012 COMMUNITY/quALITY OF LIFEbUIld oN wHaT flexibility/ DELIVERING DESIGN MAY 2012 SEPTEMBER 2012 OctOber 2012 september 2012workS/ SEPTEMBER 2012 SEPTEMBER 2012 MARCH 2013 QUALITY Social-Economic Policy (LLDC, 2012) Equality and Inclusion Policy (LLDC, 2012) Design Quality Policy (LLDC, 2012) Sustainability Guide 2030 (LLDC, 2012) Sport and Healthy Living Policy (LLDC, 2012) Inclusive Design Strategy (LLDC, 2013) Legacy Communities Scheme: Revised Design Revised Green Infrastructure Strategy (LLDC, 2012) Community Engagement Policy (LLDC, 2012) Inclusive Design Standards (LLDC, 2013) Codes(LLDC, 2012) Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park BAP (2017) Park Management Plan (2017)

10 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE STRATEGIC POLICY SETTING OTHER GUIDANCE KEY STAKEHOLDERS

THE LONDON PLAN (GLA, 2016) THE ALL LONDON GREEN GRID SPG (GLA, 2012) Other guidance documents which should be The LLDC liaises with a wide range of DRAFT NEW LONDON PLAN (2017) referred to for specific aspects of the design stakeholders as part of the design process for London Plan Policy 2.4 The 2012 Games and Outlining the strategic significance of and layout of the Park and the wider area developing Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park; the their legacy - specifically sets out Queen Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as a green includes: following list is not exhaustive but is illustrative Elizabeth Olympic Park as the most significant infrastructure resource and focal point for East of the breadth of organisations and people regeneration project in London for 25 years. London and its new communities. QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK who need to be considered, reinforcing the MANAGEMENT PLAN (LLDC, 2017) importance of ongoing engagement: Policy 4.5 London’s Visitor Infrastructure LEGACY CORPORATION LOCAL PLAN sets out Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as an (JULY 2015) QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK ■■ The Mayor of London, the Greater London important Strategic Cultural Area with planning BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN 2014-19 (LLDC, Authority and Transport for London. policy focused on stimulating economic The adopted Local Plan covers the Legacy 2013) ■■ The four London Growth Boroughs which growth. Corporation administrative area, setting the are part of the LLDC’s wider area: Hackney, planning strategy for the area and its local CANAL PARK DESIGN GUIDE Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham OLYMPIC LEGACY SUPPLEMENTARY planning policies that will be used to direct LCS-GLB-CON-APP-CPDG-001-V02 (LLDC, Forest. PLANNING GUIDANCE (GLA, 2012) development and determine applications for 2013) planning permission. ■■ Local communities including the people Supplements and applies London Plan LEGACY STREET TECHNICAL DESIGN GUIDE who live in areas adjacent to the Park. Policy to the OLSPG area by setting out the (LLDC, 2014) ■■ Statutory agencies including the Canal and Mayor of London’s strategic priorities and long- River Trust, Environment Agency, Lee Valley term vision for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park LEA RIVER PARK DESIGN MANUAL (LLDC, Regional Park Authority and Network Rail. and its surrounding areas. 2016) ■■ Local developers and landowners, including A full list of other relevant documents is Westfield, London and Continental provided in the References section of the Railways, and Lendlease. Glossary and References, towards the end of ■■ East Bank Partners including: Sadler’s this document. Wells, University of the Arts London (UAL), University College London (UCL), BBC and legacy street the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). technical ■■ Other existing partnerships: West Ham design guide United Football Club, UK Athletics, E20 Stadium LLP, Vinci/LS185, East Village,

THE SPATIAL LONDON DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PLAN FOR LONDON Chobham Manor LLP, Places for People and CONSOLIDATED WITH ALTERATIONS SINCE 2011 Balfour Beatty, Here East, Greenwich Leisure MARCH 2016 Newham’s Core Strategy Limited, Engie and the Camden Society. CANAL PARK 42" CANAL PARK DESIGN GUIDE 13th September 2013 LEA RIVER PARK LCS-GLB-CON-APP-CPDG-001-V02

1 Waltham Forest Local Plan Core Strategy DESIGN MANUAL Newham 2027 Adopted March 2012 Newham’s Local Plan - The Core Strategy

Adopted Version January 2012

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 11 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND BIODIVERSITY

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING

Fundamental to maintaining the long term An ecologist should be consulted at an early Lee Valley Hockey health and quality of life of sustainable stage where green spaces are to be designed, and Tennis Centre communities, green infrastructure comprises to make sure that the intended habitat is all the public and private areas of open designed and maintained to offer optimal space that contribute to environmental and biodiversity value. 1 Park Wetlands ecological processes. This section summarises Lee Valley the Revised Green Infrastructure Strategy WATER ENVIRONMENT VeloPark (LLDC, 2012 LCS-GLB-ACC-GIS-002) and the key Riv

e design considerations for the development of The Park includes 6.5km of improved r Lea the green network as well as LES and ALGG waterways - the blue network. The River Lea objectives. flows through the centre of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and is an attractive ecological Here East Across the Estate, the existing green asset to be preserved and enhanced. infrastructure network includes a range of 3 open space sub-types: allotments, amenity Several rivulets diverge around Stadium 4 1 green spaces, civic spaces, green corridors, Island and there are opportunities for further 2 outdoor sports facilities, formal gardens and ecological enhancement on these waterways Copper Box the waterways, as well as living roofs. through additional embankment stabilisation. Riv Arena er Le

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a The layout of these spaces should be designed CLIMATE CHANGE vig a ti i to achieve Natural England’s targets for urban on

W areas by providing green space of at least 2 Environmental performance standards have a ter w ork hectares in size, no more than 300 metres (5 been set out to make the most of natural and s Riv er minutes walk) from home. built assets, including: City Mill Riv 2 a London er er Le Aquatics Improving connectivity with other green spaces ■■ adaptive management regimes conducted Riv Centre 3 through the provision of green corridors along across the Park to provide resilience to London Stadium new routes is vital for connecting with the climate change Acelor wider green grid to provide a rich system of Mittal ■■ retention of green spaces and tree planting Orbit habitats. Diverse planting should be integrated to mitigate against the localised effects of within all new route designs. climate change.

Equally, improving the naturalness of green spaces by planting for biodiversity with overlapping habitat zones, is a key objective of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Development Platforms LLDC’s Biodiversity Action Plan (2013). Venues Motorways 4

12 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE BIODIVERSITY THROUGH HABITAT CREATION

HABITAT TARGETS HABITAT MONITORING

The Biodiversity Action Plan sets out the Designers of habitat spaces should be aware following habitat categories for the 49.1ha of of the annual monitoring regimes in place to habitat areas to be designed and managed map and classify habitats and evaluate ongoing across the parkland: quality based on:

■■ built environment - 3.32ha - including ■■ BAP River and Pond Condition Monitoring man-made structures that intentionally or Surveys unintentionally provide habitat space ■■ BAP Species Monitoring Surveys ■■ parks, squares and amenity spaces - 3.0ha ■■ Photographic Monitoring ■■ allotments - 2.1ha ■■ Annual Monitoring Report ■■ brownfield habitats - 4.2ha It is also important to raise awareness of the ■■ species-rich grasslands - 23.47ha importance of nature conservation in local KEY REFERENCES communities and inspire individuals and ■■ trees and scrub - 9.9ha families to become involved by providing ■■ Biodiversity Action Plan 2014-19 ■■ wet woodland - 0.9ha information on habitats and engaging with (LLDC, 2013 LCS-GLB-S106-APP-BAP- residents (through Parklife CIC). ■■ rivers - 0.3ha 001-V01)

■■ reedbed - 1.6ha Monitoring data is to be submitted and ■■ Nature Nearby – Accessible Natural Greenspace Guidance (Natural ■■ ponds - 0.3ha evaluated in the Greater London Authority’s Geographic Information System. England, 2010) ■■ National Character Area Profile:112 Key targets to comply with the Biodiversity NATIONAL CHARACTER AREAS Inner London (NE476) Action Plan include: ■■ minimum 70% of selected species to be The National Character Area Profile:112 Inner ■■ Biodiversity Net Gain 2017 native. London (NE476) should be referred to when ■■ Urban Greening Factor 2017 ■■ non-native species may be permitted where making decisions regarding the design of there is evidence of local wildlife benefits. habitats and ecosystem services. ■■ a management strategy should be submitted alongside any new habitat provision.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 13 HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION

HERITAGE ASSETS CONSERVATION ARCHAEOLOGY AREAS

SETTING OF ASSETS There are four designated Conservation Areas Archaeological Protection Areas cover the within the wider area: majority of the Legacy Corporation Area. The original parkland layout and setting of events venues needs to be preserved. ■■ Fish Island and White Post Lane Policy BN.12 of the Local Plan: Protecting archaeological interest, states that: ■■ Hackney Wick Undeveloped sites may require a watching brief as archaeology artefacts may be found. ■■ Sugar House Lane “Proposals for development will only be considered acceptable where they protect ■■ Three Mills The Setting of Heritage Assets (Historic archaeological remains that will be affected by England, 2015) advice note provides details on development on sites that include or have the assessing the effect of proposed developments These areas have additional planning controls potential to include archaeological interest.” on heritage assets. to ensure there is a sensitive treatment of the setting of existing heritage assets. KEY STRATEGIC VIEWS Conservation status does not necessarily As part of wider strategic landscape restrict development, however it includes KEY REFERENCES preservation requirements, key vistas are specific standards to mitigate against focused on preserving views of the Lee unsympathetic design. ■■ The Setting of Heritage Assets (Historic Valley VeloPark, London Aquatics Centre and England, 2015) ArcelorMittal Orbit, as well as long views down Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) are designated the River Lea. Planting should be managed to across these areas, in particular there is ■■ The London View Management maintain these strategic views. a density of TPOs around the waterways, Framework with the existing planting important for the ■■ Local Plan: Protecting archaeological character of the area. interest (LLDC, 2013) The London View Management Framework should be consulted for all major ■■ Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park developments within the Park including the Management Plan (LLDC, 2017) view from King Henry’s Mound, Richmond Park.

14 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE VENUE MANAGEMENT

VENUES AND EVENTS

LLDC works with several partners to manage VENUE CAPACITY EVENT FREQUENCY OPERATING MAIN ACCESS ROUTES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION the operation and management of venues. HOURS ArcelorMittal 300 Daily for visitors; up 1000-1800 South Park Boulevard Abseiling spring/summer/autumn The table opposite provides a reference for the Orbit to two events per school Thornton Bridge weekends. general operation and frequency of events for week in the evenings holidays and Blue Badge and coach parking on the permanent venues in the Park. weekends. Thornton Street. 1100-1700 The public realm adjacent to main venues is otherwise. to be maintained with formal tree planting and a linear arrangement of street furniture Copper Box 7,500 2-3 per week. 0700-2200 Audiences enter on Car park is closed on event days to minimise physical obstructions and pinch Arena Community use (can be up Eastcross Square, usually because it is used by event personnel. points. remainder of the to 2am for walking through Park via Non-event entrance on Copper Street. time events) Mandeville Place or along Event access via Copper Street in A limited palette of durable surface materials Waterden Road some cases only. is to be applied which can include integrated Here East 1,000 3-4 per week 0800-2200 Waterden Road Restaurants open daily. surface wayfinding features as appropriate. Non-event tenants include BT Sport, Loughborough, UCL, etc. All venues are open daily. Lee Valley Up to Occasional major 0600-2200 Essex Way Car park to be operational at all times. Hockey and 10,400 tournaments. Mainly Note there are other outdoor event spaces Tennis Centre community use such as Hopkins Field as well as those managed Lee Valley 6,000 Occasional major 0600-2300 Essex Way Car park to be operational at all times. by other land managers such as International VeloPark tournaments. Mainly Quarter London, East Village and Here East. community use London 3,500 Infrequent. Mainly 0600-2300 Audiences usually use Car park to be operational at all times. Aquatics community use Stratford Walk entrance Non-event entrance on the waterfront Centre promenade. London 57k for Approx 35 major Subject to F10/Waterworks Place Roads closed on major event days. Stadium football bowl events pa. events South Park Boulevard Stadium open for tours on non-event Up to 80k 2-3 smaller Thornton Bridge days. concerts corporate hospitality Mandeville Place Access to West Ham United shop and events each week Loop Road cage to be maintained at all times. Podium 120 2-3 per week 0900-1800 South Park Boulevard Public café upstairs (can flex) Thornton Bridge Timber Lodge 100 2 per week 0900-1800 Essex Way Public café, Playground daily

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 15 SAFETY AND SECURITY

KEY PRINCIPLES

The safety of people in the Park is primarily the LIGHTING Designers should consider how the placement responsibility of LLDC, the Metropolitan Police and layout of features and projected and the Local Authority. Designers of public Adequate lighting of routes needs to be plant growth support long-term security realm schemes also have a responsibility to matched with sufficient levels of natural requirements as well as support crowd ensure that the design and layout of schemes surveillance from surrounding buildings to management, and avoid creating pinch-points deters crime. provide actual security benefits. on main walking routes.

It is important to embed the principles of Overall lighting requirements to comply with ROAD SAFETY Secured by Design within all schemes: the Environmental Zones set out in the ODA Lighting Strategy; see Lighting p72. Safety for all park users is especially important ■■ plan how the space will be used so that on roads where the potential for severe different competing uses will not conflict NIGHT-TIME ACCESS accidents is more likely than in other parts of the Park. ■■ maximise opportunities for natural Permanent park railings are provided around surveillance of open space with active the North Park and restrict night-time access All new roads are to be assessed during the frontages/kiosk or windows overlooking (North Park Secure Perimeter Design and design and post-implementation phases of a spaces Access Statement, 2013). project as part of a formal Road Safety Audit, ■■ provide convenient access points but to address issues of safety at the design stage. KEY REFERENCES ensure that these do not compromise wider The Park Estate Facilities Management security arrangements contractor provides 24 hour security, with Designers should be aware of the importance ■■ North Park Secure Perimeter Design venue security the responsibility of the of the standards set out in the Design Manual ■■ design the space to comfortably and Access Statement (LLDC, 2013) individual operators. However during major for Roads and Bridges and the best practice accommodate the anticipated degree of ■■ Resilient Design Tool for Counter events, coordination between these teams is guidance in Manual for Streets. activity Terrorism (2014) required. ■■ maintain areas well so as to provide a high Collision statistics should be reviewed ■■ Secured by Design: New Homes (2016) quality environment. MAJOR EVENTS AND CROWDED AREAS periodically, with conflict points designed out. ■■ Park Security Plan (LLDC, 2016) ■■ ensure designs that relate to security attain ■ Design Manual for Roads and Bridges a Gold level Secured by Design rating. The Park Security Plan provides detailed MONITORING ■ guidance on the planning of major events. HD 19/03 Road Safety Audits ■■ utilise street furniture that meets BSi PAS 68 Counter-terrorist advice should be included As part of contract monitoring requirements, ■■ Manual for Streets (DfT, 2007) and 69 guidelines, where vehicle security is in design in relation to events and crowded contractors submit monthly review reports to required. spaces. LLDC. ■■ Manual for Streets 2 (DfT, 2010) ■■ developments for homes should achieve ■■ ODA Lighting Strategy (2009) a Silver level or above Secured by Design High specification counter terrorism bollards These include safety inspections of Park rating. are located around Stadium Island. The facilities, as well as summary documentation of structural integrity of these installations should crime reports from the Metropolitan Police. be inspected regularly.

16 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

STRATEGIC OVERVIEW

The convergence of multiple transport links HEALTHY STREETS AND AIR QUALITY at Stratford makes the eastern edge of the Park one of the best connected areas for The Mayor’s Transport Strategy (GLA, 2017) public transport in the city. The contrast and London Environment Strategy, Draft in proximity and accessibility to transport (GLA, 2017) set out a vision for promoting infrastructure across the parkland needs to be sustainable transport modes as part of considered such that linkages are designed to the Healthy Streets agenda to improve air accommodate different requirements based on quality and provide long term social and the local context and onward connectivity. environmental sustainability.

HIGHWAY NETWORK Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) are designated across the Park, requiring a holistic The implementation The Travel Plan Framework (LLDC, 2013) design approach to reduce air pollution by: of London Cycle Hire sets out the strategy for Queen Elizabeth is anticipated to significantly increase the Olympic Park access and travel across the ■■ promoting walking and cycling as the opportunity for leisure wider parkland area. A sustainable transport predominant transport mode across all cycling in the Park. hierarchy has been established prioritising areas of the Park modes in this order: walking, cycling, public KEY REFERENCES transport, car share and the least sustainable ■■ facilitating greater public transport integration option; single vehicle occupancy. ■■ Mayor’s Transport Strategy (GLA, ■■ providing electric vehicle recharging points 2017) STREET HIERARCHY in residential neighbourhoods ■■ London Environment Strategy, Draft ■■ utilising green infrastructure to enhance air (GLA, 2017) Highway infrastructure layouts include the main quality roads within the Park and associated pedestrian ■■ Travel Plan Framework (LLDC, 2013) and cycle routes. The road network provides ■■ implementing Safer Routes to Schools ■■ London Sustainable Drainage Action linkages to the development platforms and the in accordance with appropriate national Plan (GLA) Park venues. The hierarchy of these roads is guidance to encourage more walking. based on their function and scale:

■■ Primary roads - acting as district distributor routes ■■ Secondary roads - providing a local distributors function ■■ Tertiary roads - local connections which are subject to design alterations as part of the LCS package of works.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 17 WALKING CYCLING

Walking is the primary mode of transport KEY DESIGN PRINCIPLES The Mayor’s Vision for Cycling in London sets within the Park and needs to become the go-to out clear objectives for increasing cycling option for new residents in the area to support ■■ Footpaths and formal crossings should provision as part of an Olympic legacy not just healthy journey choices and link in with public cater for pedestrian desire lines, with for the Park, but the city as a whole. transport. sufficient width to accommodate future ■■ Leisure cycling and considerate commuter demand. cycling is permitted on all paths and hard Some environmental and social barriers surfaced areas across the Park. ■■ Walking surfaces should be designed to to walking that need to be overcome to minimise changes in gradient and provide ■■ Cycling on grass and through other soft encourage greater uptake of walking which appropriate design features to ensure landscaped areas is not allowed and will be can be achieved by designing more attractive, routes are accessible for all users. enforced by security teams. direct and comfortable paths and footways through residential areas to the parkland. ■■ Safety and security of pedestrians is of ■■ The Canal and River Trust’s Greenway Code paramount importance and safety audits for Towpaths applies whereby considerate It is recognised that the Park will continue to should be conducted for all schemes use of shared use areas should facilitate evolve and there remains flexibility in how introducing new road layouts. pedestrian priority. paths connect between their start and end ■■ Street furniture should be implemented to points, but that each end position is fixed for support walking, by providing signage and KEY DESIGN PRINCIPLES strategic reasons. regular seating where it is most needed. ■■ No segregation of cycle routes to be ■■ Pedestrian routes across the Park should provided across the main parkland areas. all be designed to be inclusive and accessible for all, with a hard-standing ■■ Cycle lanes on primary and secondary surface and with gradients minimised to roads may be acceptable, subject to space keep routes flat or as shallow as possible. availability. This is a key feature of the Park and in ■■ All cycle infrastructure to be designed in particular regarding the routes down accordance with Transport for London’s to the waterways (see Inclusive Design Cycling Design Standards (2014) and Standards). consider inclusive cycling requirements. ■■ Shared spaces on new residential streets may be considered where traffic flows are anticipated to be sufficiently low. See Legacy Street Technical Design Guidance for more information on shared space standards.

18 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORT WATERWAYS

Public transport is crucial to the vision of a BUS SERVICES As part of the development of Queen sustainable transport legacy. It is intended to Elizabeth Olympic Park, the waterways have form part of an accessible, legible and well- Public transport nodes, including bus stops enjoyed significant investment. They have connected network alongside pedestrian, cycle located within the Park, should be well- been cleaned, repaired and restored with the and highway connections. connected to the walking network. potential of becoming world class waterways and an example of best practice for waterway- The Park edges are well-served by public There are currently four bus routes that run led regeneration. transport, with bus, National Rail, London through the Park, and a total of 26 services Underground, DLR services available at that serve the park perimeter. Within the RIVER USE AND AMENITIES present, and Elizabeth Line services planned Park, bus stops are located on primary and for Stratford Station by 2021. secondary routes including Carpenters ■■ passenger trip boats Road and Waterden Road. Additional bus ■■ private boating Current Public Transport Accessibility Levels stations are available at nearby hubs; at (PTAL) show high accessibility at the fringe, Stratford International Station and Stratford ■■ day boat hire especially at Stratford Station, and it is Underground Station. ■■ community and education boats anticipated that all development zones will KEY REFERENCES have a PTAL of 3 or higher. Bus stops have been proposed on the Southern ■■ trade bargets Loop Road in particular. The design of the bus ■■ freight transport ■■ Accessible Bus Stop Guidance, TfL RAIL SERVICES stop environment should follow TfL’s Accessible Bus Stop Guidance, to ensure acceptable ■■ canoeing and Rowing ■■ The London Plan (GLA, 2016) Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is served by nine access standards relating to the location and ■■ angling ■■ The Mayor’s Vision for Cycling in lines at four train and underground stations links to walking routes, kerb heights, passenger London (TfL, 2016) situated within the LLDC zone of influence, and waiting area layout. ■■ ecology ■■ The Mayor’s Transport Strategy (GLA, several more beyond this area. ■■ heritage RIVER AND CANAL BOATS 2017) ■■ waterways as an educational resource Stratford Station, Stratford International ■■ London Cycling Design Standards 2016 Station, Pudding Mill Station, Hackney ■■ Leisure and working infrastructure. ■■ volunteering Wick Station provide access to rail, London ■■ Olympic Legacy Waterways ■■ CRT / EA / Boating community. Underground, and Overground services. Key ■■ waterway events Framework walking and cycling routes to and from rail stations in the LLDC’s zone of influence should Any proposals brought forward will need to be supported. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES obtain all necessary consents, including planning permissions, Water Framework PRIVATE VEHICLES Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a hub for Directive consent and operational licences sustainability with initiatives such as Digital as appropriate. See Section 3I: Parking and Loading. (SMART) Park including trials for autonomous vehicles.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 19 BRIDGES

The Park is characterised by its numerous ■■ Abutment design typically to utilise Queen Lee Valley Hockey bridges, with a wide range of structures and Elizabeth Olympic Park standard using filled and Tennis Centre materials already applied across 25 large scale 70mm stone gabion baskets. road and rail bridges, and 16 smaller scale ■■ Consider opportunities to integrate steps road and footbridges, located primarily at the and terracing as part of the retaining park edge. Bridge proposals are put forward to 1 structure, to enhance access to and from Lee Valley increase connectivity primarily for walking and VeloPark the bridge and towpath. Riv e cycling, but also for bus and vehicular access. r Lea ■■ Preserve the setting of local heritage KEY DESIGN PRINCIPLES features by maintaining long vistas of the 2

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20 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 2 CHARACTER AREA DESIGN PRINCIPLES QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK

PARK CHARACTER OVERVIEW

PARK CHARACTER AREAS

Character areas are defined in Queen Elizabeth ■■ Subsequent proposal needs to ensure Olympic Park: Park Management Plan 2014- that opportunities for additional access 2019 (Jan 2017). improvements are prioritised and do not hinder future development. The three main character areas of Queen ■■ Enhancing public riverside routes is Elizabeth Olympic Park development boundary especially important, linking with the are: long distance Leaway route, as well as the Hertford Union Canal. NORTH ■■ North Park – from Waterden Road to the PARK A12 MULTI-FUNCTIONALITY AND FLEXIBILITY ■■ South Park – from the Greenway to CANAL Waterden Road A fundamental design consideration is one of PARK ■■ Canal Park – alongside the eastern bank of ensuring longevity and adaptability to local the Lee Navigation. needs and requirements by ensuring designs are fit for purpose, now and in the future:

The park-wide design principles overleaf, ■■ Provide opportunities for recreation and outline the overarching parameters natural play whilst delivering biodiversity and recommended layout approach for through carefully considered landscape implementing key features across the wider design and specification. parkland area. Subsequent sections of this chapter set out the criteria and design ■■ Select and position products to fulfil several approaches to be considered for each of desired tasks, such as benches positioned to the four character areas to fulfil site specific restrict vehicle access. requirements. ■■ Avoid selecting overly prescriptive furniture to encourage flexible use and be more inclusive of a range of users. CONNECTIVITY AND PERMEABILITY ■■ Seek to reduce the clutter of street furniture SOUTH Proposals aim to reduce the issues of e.g. minimise columns by combining lamp PARK Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Parkland severance, improving linkages across the post with signages and CCTV. North Park River Lea and Lee Navigation with additional South Park ■■ Consider proposals in terms of their Canal Park bridges, and by providing additional access cumulative impact over time; with an improvements north-south across railways Chobham Manor awareness that incrimental change can have Venues lines and the A12. a detrimental overall effect. East Wick and Sweetwater Motorway East Bank Transport Links

22 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE NORTH PARK

CHARACTER AREAS WITHIN NORTH PARK

The main design objectives for the North Park LANDSCAPE ROOMS AND EVENTS AREAS relate to providing: To the western edge of North Park, this ■■ large flexible open space for events extensive area of lawn alongside Waterden Road is earmarked for development as part ■■ continuation of parkland character north- of the East Wick development. Preserving east into Waltham Forest 1 an expanse of lawn for local use is important, ■■ preservation of naturalistic landscape and and there is a need to ensure sufficient green waterside access space is maintained between the cycle circuit and new housing. ■■ dense woodland planting along northern perimeter RIVERSIDE PARKLANDS Riverbank gradients were reduced with a widening out of the river corridor to create an Forming the central spine of the North Park, 2 undulating landscape of open vistas. the emphasis for this area is habitat creation with a mix of wetlands, woodland and meadows preserved as part of the sculpted LANDSCAPE ROOMS landscape. Retention of key views towards and the river and the Lee Valley VeloPark are the EVENTS AREAS 1 6 main focus for landscape maintenance in this TIMBER LODGE area. and TUMBLING 5 BAY 3 TIMBER LODGE AND TUMBLING BAY Riverside PARKLANDS PLAYGROUND (winner of the 2014 Civic Trust 3 Award for Universal Design)

At the eastern edge of the Park, a naturalistic approach to play space design has been incorporated into a range of environments and landforms. The pine forest comprises 4 dense planting with high level walkways incorporated within the play area. The adjacent Succession Garden provides a richly North Park parkland and planted sensory garden. development boundary map

The Timber Lodge provides a café and events Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Parkland Chobham Manor space, designed as an integral part of the North Park Venues Motorway East Wick and Sweetwater 6 woodland landscape. Transport Links East Bank 5

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 23 SOUTH PARK

CHARACTER AREAS WITHIN SOUTH PARK

The South Park main design objectives relate to CARPENTERS LOCK AND THE BELVEDERE providing: Towards the northern extent of South Park, ■■ a vibrant civic destination with an engaging Carpenters Lock comprises the waterside programme of cultural events routes, linking with the main concourse by a stepped timber terrace and characterised by ■■ continued investment in landscaping to mirrored bridges. The Belvedere is the wide 1 maintain a high quality attraction that draws hard landscaped route linking the London on the Olympic legacy and supports the Stadium to the North Park. operation of the ArcelorMittal Orbit.

■■ tree lined avenues and prairie style planting SOUTH EVENTS LAWN to the south; and urban orchards and densely planted framed amenity spaces, The large lawn area south of the Hub building; creating a diverse mix of characters and it provides a flexible, open events space which CARPENTERS 2 contrasts. There is a focus on herbaceous can accommodate up to 30,000 visitors. Future LOCK and THE BELVEDERE perennials and ornamental grasses to UCL development is planned for this area. 4

provide bright colour and form. 2 1 FANTASTICOLOGY 3 ARC The six defined character areas of the South PROMENADE 4 This riparian bank facing the Bobby Moore CIVIC ROOM Park are: Academy has a vibrant and biodiverse meadow PODIUM intersected by sloped paths. The area is the SOUTH PLAZA largest colour segregated meadow in the 3 country. Created as an art installation for As the central axis of the South Park, this area Games time in annuals has been converted forms a tree lined promenade, with kiosks and SOUTH to perennial planting that has distinct colour EVENTS play spaces adjoining the main route north- LAWN zones due to density of the planting. SOUTHERN EDGES south. This area acts as an entry point from http://www.wemadethat.co.uk/projects/view/ the Gateway route from the London Aquatics fantasticology Centre and includes open expanses of hard landscaping including The Water Labyrinth THE SOUTHERN EDGES 4 feature (fountains) and bordered by curved South Park parkland and seating. This area includes the Podium area Extensive woodland planting and open development boundary map and the café located near the ArcelorMittal meadows wrap around the southern edge of Orbit. Stadium Island and link to The Greenway.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Parkland South Park Venues Motorway East Wick and Sweetwater Transport Links East Bank 5

24 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE CANAL PARK

CHARACTER AREAS WITHIN CANAL PARK

The Canal Park forms a continuous green ■■ There is a priority to provide sufficient corridor to the west side of Queen Elizabeth space for all canal towpath users and the Olympic Park area. capacity will continue to be reviewed so as It is designed to provide an effective transition to manage and minimise potential conflict from the rustic canal landscape and the wider between different users. industrial context. Ecological patchiness ■■ The Park is no narrower than 6 metres. within a vision of the picturesque. 1 ■■ Recommended 3.7m towpath widths to A Canal Park Design Guide (LCS-GLB-CON- be maintained (minimum 2m), retaining APP-CPDG-001-V02) was prepared as part verges with potential future towpath of the required planning conditions before widening if required. 2 developing a zonal masterplan. LLDC manages ■■ No barriers are to be provided adjacent to 1 the Canal Park, while the canal and towpath the canal. are maintained by the Canal and River Trust. ■■ A continuous 1m deep root barrier has 2 ■■ Completed in 2016, the Park is been installed at the back of the towpath characterised by a continuous line of trees to minimise disturbance to the path along its length and a mix of nature wet surfacing. 3 woodland, scrub and ruderals planting, ■■ Tree and vegetation species have been swales and meadow grasses. selected based on their high biodiversity

■■ The northern extent is described as value with 70% native. 4 providing a linear wetland area with ■■ Black Poplar is a priority species. 3 meadow grassland. It includes a hub for outdoor seating and dining. ■■ Canal access for boats and maintenance through slipways, design for high loading ■■ The central section is defined by black should be retained. poplars and species-rich meadow planting. ■■ References are made to the historic area ■■ The southern parcel has been designed names. to relate closely to the canal edge with bank side planting and play and recreation 5 4 embedded in the design. It is characterised by the historic setting of Old Ford Lock.

■■ Any proposed changes to the design and Northern extent access of moorings is to be delivered in Central section South extent consultation with LLDC and the Canal and North Park River Trust. Motorway Venues Transport Links East Wick and Sweetwater ■■ Biodiversity and play are integrated. Development Parcel 4.5 East Bank 5

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 25 KEY DESIGN PRINCIPLES

LAYOUT AND APPROACH SURFACE MATERIALS This section summarises the key design CONNECTIVITY AND PERMEABILITY FOOTWAYS AND FOOTPATHS CARRIAGEWAYS principles for the Park as a whole, as well as the specific features that need to be General General General considered regarding maintaining the ■■ Connections, such as footpaths, bridges and ■■ A consistent treatment of resin bound ■■ Robust surface materials to be used with individual character of different parts of the crossings, should be provided at regular golden gravel is to be used for most consideration for lighter coloured surfacing locations to promote ease of access with paths and footways. Other materials may on lower trafficked routes to create more Park. For some design features there is no good intuitive navigability. be considered for specific performance of a parkland character and reduce heat variation recommended between different requirements, such as around play areas or absorption. areas of the Park, while for others, each area ■■ Hard surfacing for paths should be kept to on heavily trafficked access routes. a minimum to maximise permiability and ■■ Crossing points to be defined with colour has a preferred design approach that should be maintain the green space. ■■ All paths to be designed to shared-use contrasting materials promoting pedestrian considered. dimension standards across the Park, to priority. ■■ Design Codes set out the requirements for allow for comfortable pedestrian and cyclist development plots. The section has been laid out to provide a movements. quick reference point for all the main design ■■ Connecting landscape corridors of the Lea ■■ An integrated water management plan DRAINAGE features of the Park. More detailed information Navigation and Waterways. should be proposed on all schemes to meet is provided in subsequent chapters for Surface the GLA’s London Sustainable Drainage General Action Plan. Materials, Street Furniture and Landscape and ■■ Where possible, permeable surfaces or PARK EDGE TREATMENT Planting, Biodiversity and Play. SuDS should be employed to accommodate AMENITY AREAS AND PLAY SPACES surface run off. General ■■ Structural planting and/or trees to be South Park General incorporated alongside the building edge ■■ Flood risk zone means water attenuation ■■ Surface materials should be robust and KEY REFERENCES to soften the visual impact and better is not possible. Permeable surfaces and appropriate for the type of amenity / play. integrate developments with the parkland. positive drainage solutions are preferred. ■■ ODA Lighting Strategy South Park ■■ Edges of the Park are to be clearly North Park ■■ Formal design of play areas lends itself to ■■ Inclusive Design Standards delineated with regular access points to be ■■ SuDS design such as swales are greater use of wet pour safety surfacing ■■ Lee River Park Design Manual welcoming to visitors on foot or bicycle. recommended to create a variety of (red surfacing often used) and sand. habitats. ■■ Guidance on the provision of spending North Park / Canal Park facilities for guide dogs and other ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES Canal Park ■■ Naturalistic materials are preferred assistance dogs (Guide Dogs for the ■■ Positive drainage for all hard surfacing to including bark chips, grass, sand and planting areas. Opportunities for SuDS and Blind Association) General recycled safety surfacing / mulch. habitat creation should also be considered. ■■ Dog spend areas should be included in designs close to buildings (offices) to make them accessible for staff or visitors (in meetings for several hours) with guide dogs. See facility adjacent to the London Stadium, South Park.

26 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE STREET FURNITURE SEATING PLAY EQUIPMENT BOUNDARY TREATMENTS BOLLARDS

General General General General ■■ Seating is to be provided at intervals of no ■■ Play products are to be multifunctional, ■■ Fencing, balustrades, knee rails and bollards ■■ The use of bollards should be carefully greater than 50m. non-perscriptive types, hard wearing and are to be robust and fit for purpose. considered to minimise clutter while inspire a variety of play, such as active and ensuring that they deter vehicle access and ■■ Selected products may vary in style, but ■■ Powder coated metal or stainless steel is creative play, across a wide range of age maintain pedestrian/cyclist permeability. should complement the local setting and to be used in most locations, with timber groups. work together as a consistent family of applied in some locations. ■■ All security bollards are to comply with BSi furniture. ■■ See also Inclusive Design Standards (LLDC, PAS 68 and 69 standards. Selected products South Park 2013: IDS 17 – Inclusive Play). should be appropriate for the location and ■■ All selected products should include ■■ Generally stainless steel fittings are to considered in relation to the position of features that provide accessibility benefits be used, in-keeping with an urban park other street furniture. for a range of users. South Park aesthetic. ■■ Surface materials such as red coloured ■■ Other street furniture may be able to offer ■■ Maintenance considerations should be North Park safety surfacing and surface markings allow additional functional benefits while avoiding considered from the outset. ■■ Use of powder coated / galvanised metal for low maintenance play features that the need for bollards. railings with some timber elements should ■■ See also Inclusive Design Standards (LLDC, reference the Olympic Legacy. complement the naturalistic character. ■■ See also Inclusive Design Standards (LLDC, 2013: IDS 04 – Seating). ■■ Sand and water play elements create a 2013: IDS 07 – Street Furniture). Canal Park South Park diversity of play and high play value but ■■ Mostly timber and grey/galvanised steel South Park ■■ Furniture should be a refined appearance require additional maintenance. to work with the urban fringe industrial ■■ PAS68 standard required to maintain safer with chunkier timber section seating closer aesthetic, linking with The Greenway palette areas of the Park. to the river/waterways. North Park of materials. North Park / Canal Park ■■ High capacity design solutions are preferred ■■ Naturalistic, bespoke design features are ■■ Timber to have a non-machined form and ■■ Management bollards required to prevent as this is the busiest area of the Park. preferred using timber and planting to finish, and should not be located next to the unauthorised vehicle access. create drama and adventure to deliver plant North Park canal edge. succession design concept. ■■ Selected products to complement those of ■■ CRT Design Guide - black and white finish to LIGHTING the South Park. ■■ Sand and water play elements have been heritage features such as bollards. included in the existing designs and offer a Canal Park General high variety of play forms for all ages. ■■ Seating should be placed to minimise the ■■ To comply with ODA Lighting Strategy with PLANTERS creation of pinch points on footpaths. consideration of Environmental Zones to Canal Park prevent over-lighting of sensitive areas. General ■■ Rustic timber and steel construction is ■■ Free-standing planters should generally ■■ See also Inclusive Design Standards (LLDC, preferred with play elements that utilise be avoided unless there is a specific safety 2013: IDS 09 – Lighting). topography, while remaining sensitive to requirement or additional function that the canal setting and heritage. ■■ Dark Streets Standards they need to serve, such as if planting cannot be achieved in the ground.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 27 STREET FURNITURE LANDSCAPE AND PLANTING PUBLIC ART CYCLE PARKING TEMPORARY AND MOVEABLE FURNITURE PLANTING CHARACTER

General General General General ■■ To comply with LLDC Arts and Culture ■■ Cycle parking is to be provided adjacent ■■ Temporary furniture may be implemented ■■ The original planting design intent should Strategy 2014. to main venues, hubs, cafés/restaurant where it can be actively managed. be conserved, while refining planting frontages. Sheffield stands and some specifications to maintain successful ■■ To be appropriate and relevant to ■■ Common temporary furniture includes extended stands are to be used as standard. application. the location based on the Olympic or fencing, seating and signage for events. Paralympic Games, local history, and / or South Park / North Park ■■ Views of the venues and riverside are to be ■■ Temporary use of chestnut pale fencing, ecology. ■■ Stainless Steel Sheffield Stands. maintained and enhanced. rope and timber fencing or steel crowd ■■ To be spectacular, innovative and accessible. management barriers may be implemented ■■ Planting should respond to the Landscape Canal Park as appropriate, but require regular Design Character of developments, ■■ In areas with low natural surveillance, monitoring and maintenance. considering scale, topography, microclimate South Park Camden ‘M’ stands may be used, as they and amenity. ■■ Sculptural elements have been matched ■■ Café seating should be positioned so as to offer greater opportunity for more secure with off the shelf equipment. avoid obstructing main walking routes. South Park locking of bicycles. ■■ Fantasticology riparian meadow bank art ■■ Fantasticology riparian meadow bank ■■ Temporary wayfinding should be removed installation provides a biodiverse and visually art installation provides a biodiverse and soon after the associated event. REFUSE AND RECYCLING engaging area of the Park. visually engaging area of the Park. South Park ■■ Large scale prairie and herbaceous planting General ■■ Large scale event management furniture widely adopted. North Park ■■ Bins are to be provided across the Park to fit including flags and fencing structures ■■ Sculptural elements have added further in with the wider palette of street furniture. are regularly implemented and should ■■ Themed planting in the South Plaza and interest. be carefully monitored to ensure that 2012 Pleasure Gardens. Distinct avenues of ■■ Bins should be robust, easy to maintain and structures are removed soon after events trees provided on main walking routes and meet manual handling requirements. and stored safely. boulevards. WAYFINDING ■■ They should be located to meet the ■■ Café/restaurant furniture should be stored ■■ Planting areas provide structure and help to demands of specific locations, such as General indoors overnight. create a human scale with amenity ‘rooms’. adjacent to kiosks. ■■ Directional signage is to be provided at North Park North Park all key decision points, avoiding gaps in ■■ They do not necessarily require a separate ■■ Events and café furniture are permitted, ■■ Naturalistic planting preferred with wayfinding provision. recycling container as litter separation but are generally less intensively used than floriferous interest and biodiversity value. occurs off site to meet recycling targets. ■■ The materials palette is to comply with South Park. ■■ Avenue and woodland tree planting provide the Park-wide product family as set out in South Park Canal Park structure and enclosure. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Wayfinding ■■ A higher concentration of bins may be ■■ Café/restaurant furniture is permitted but Strategy (Applied, 2013 / LLDC, 2017). provided in South Park compared to Canal Park should be positioned to minimise damaging elsewhere, to meet the high user demand. ■■ Naturalistic urban fringe planting to be ■■ See also Inclusive Design Standards (LLDC, grassed areas. maintained. 2013: IDS 17 – Inclusive Play). ■■ Use of temporary Euro bins are permitted in ■■ Temporary furniture and signage with some circumstances to cater for events and ■■ Key wetland species, such as Black Poplar and moorings and community moorings. especially busy days. pollarded willow, to be carefully managed in collaboration with the community. 28 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 3 SURFACE MATERIALS STANDARD MATERIALS PALETTE

SITE WIDE OVERVIEW MATERIAL PALETTE

The following pages set out the existing and KEY OBJECTIVES (MATERIALS) RIVERSIDE PATHS (p40) PARKLAND PATHS AND CONCOURSES(p42) recommended surface material palette used throughout the Park. ■■ Select appropriate materials for the context: ASPHALT RESIN BOUND for example towpaths are expected to have Black permeable GRAVEL The palette has been split into key character high pedestrian and cyclist usage, so require asphalt or with 16-18mm depth areas such as ‘riverside paths’ and ‘play areas’. durable surface materials. There are page number references above the surface dressing: Aggregate – Amber site wide palette linking to detailed information ■■ Paths should generally be smooth including 2-5mm yellow/gold gold (Corn flint for each of these sections. where they transition to road crossings. coloured aggregate 1-3mm, Amber rolled in. Gold 2-5mm) ■■ Selected materials need to be robust, Some materials currently used within the durable and appropriate for the context. Park are not withstanding the test of time due to various factors including high pedestrian ■■ Inconsistency of materials should be footfall. Within this guidance, existing issues avoided by conforming to the standards. SELF-BINDING RESIN BONDED are highlighted and suggestions made for ■■ Patterns within the footpath can be GRAVEL GRAVEL recommended alternatives. perceived as a level change and bespoke ‘CEDEC’ Gold or 2-5mm gold surfacing should be carefully considered. similar 50mm aggregate surface KEY OBJECTIVES (LAYOUT) nominal depth of dressing. ■■ Heritage materials should be retained and wearing course. To be phased out. CANAL PARK PUBLIC REALM MATERIALS ■■ Create a legible layout by ensuring pathsCONCRETE MATERIALreused for community and heritage value. link between key locations, such as event venues and park access points. Material Location Description Notes Image Required ref: SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT sample ■■ Consider reconfiguration of footpathsA by Tow path level: refer to In-situ concrete Top surface laitance to be washed to sample LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3009 Aggregate: 10-15mm, round pebble, provide exposedIN-SITU aggregate, toCONCRETE meet includesSELF-BINDING observing desire lines (informal pedestrian LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3023■■ Materials to becolour responsibly to be dark sourced fromagreed sample area. To achieve con- expansion LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3024 Colour: pale grey white with fly ash sistency throughout.Pale Day grey joints cement and jointsGRAVEL routes) where visitors are frequently local sources wherecement possible. movement joints to be specified and Finish: exposed aggregate located with 10-15mm ‘CEDEC’ Gold or crossing grassed areas. However it is ■■ Whole life cycle of products to be round dark pebble similar 50mm important to recognise the overall strategy considered. aggregate. Exposed nominal depth of maintaining green space as a priority. / brushed finish. ■■ Concrete production and constituent Big issue for tree ■■ Ensure a seamless integration of materials to be certified to ISO 14001 / ISO health. materials by careful detailing alignments B Steps to cut9001:2008 seating area: / BESPre-cast 6001. concrete to be the same as above (A) sample that minimise unnecessary technical refer to Aggregate: 10-15mm, round pebble, includes LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3023 colour to be dark Steps to cut seating area: expansion complication. ■■ Use materials withColour: lower pale grey embodied white with fly ashcarbon size varies joints Wetland bridges: refer to cement CONCRETE PLANKS BLACK ASPHALT LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-4013and recycled/secondaryFinish: exposed aggregates. aggregate Wetland bridges: ■■ Ensure that all formal provision for walking L-shaped beamPre-cast to support the concrete Permeable and cycling is accessible, sustainable and Low seating wall: refer to concrete planks. Dimensions to be LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-4021 specified by engineerplanks. Pale grey specification with inclusive. Wetland bridges:cement with 6mm nominal size S-shaped beam to support concrete ■■ Provide sufficient capacity to accommodate planks on adjacent6-10mm side with seatingdark round aggregate. ledge. Dimensions to be specified by all visitors comfortably, whilst attempting to engineer. Part finishedpebble with aggregate. exposed aggregate. Seating ledge to have minimise the area of hard surfacing. different finish (seeBrushed below) finish.

30 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE PLAY SPACES

OVERVIEW

PLAY SPACES CHARACTER AREAS RoSPA’s publication “Routine Inspection of ■■ provide seating and picnic benches within Playgrounds” should be followed and weekly view of play equipment Play spaces are to be accessible for all ages and Within the Park there are distinctly different (minimum) inspections, by an LLDC contractor ■■ have species-rich grass abilities, to provide a range of opportunities forms of play surfaces and equipment: are required to ensure the safety of all play for people to interact with each other. ■■ South Park – informal ‘play rooms’ surfaces. ■■ have an element of loose fill natural play segregated with planting; primarily using surfaces (such as sand, bark chip, grit or They should be designed to enhance the local off-the-shelf equipment with red rubber An in-depth annual inspection is required for similar) in areas with medium expected setting through the choice of materials and the wet pour safety surfacing. all play spaces. This should be carried out by a usage style, scale and character of the layout. Parks specialist not connected with the playground ■■ North Park Tumbling Bay play area – Where there is potential to integrate play for and play can be used to tell a story of the place operator or manager, preferably RoSPA, naturalistic play space using timber, stone, all with the natural landscape this should be and reference natural elements to enhance the but playground manufacturers or insurance attractiveness of the facility. sand and bark with bespoke equipment. done with a variety surfaces and have bound companies may also be suitably qualified. ‘wet-pour’ surfaces only for wheeled play and ■■ Canal Park – play equipment used creatively Play space types include: general high-speed games areas. with off-the-shelf materials embedded Community play spaces, in the new residential Doorstep open space within the rolling topography. Natural play zones, guidance states: All doorstep play spaces shall be a minimum integrating play and biodiversity e.g. retain size of 100sq.m and be targeted at the ability willow (large) as play feature. All play spaces shall: level of children aged 0-5 years. ■■ offer play opportunities accessible to disabled children KEY REFERENCES Local play space SAFETY STANDARDS All local play spaces shall be a minimum size of ■■ be accessible by safe pedestrian routes in 300sq.m and provide for a range of activities All playground surfacing materials and accordance with GLA Play Strategy ■■ BS EN 1176: Playground Equipment targeted at the ability level of children aged equipment must comply to British Standards. ■■ have natural surveillance and a maximum and Surfacing 0-11 years, with the exception of local play distance from a dwelling to a play space of: spaces located within schools, which will ROSPA GUIDANCE AND INSPECTIONS ■■ BS EN 1177: Impact Attenuating 100m for children aged under 5 years; 400m instead focus on the age range of its pupils. Playground Surfacing and for children aged 5-11; 800m for young Amenity areas should be reviewed and determination of Critical Fall Height people aged 12-17 maintained regularly to ensure that facilities Neighbourhood play space ■■ BS 7188: Impact Absorbing Playground All neighbourhood play spaces shall be a are safe and performing as intended. All play ■■ houses with private gardens are excluded Surfaces: Performance requirements minimum size of 500sq.m and provide for a surfaces and equipment must comply with the from this code for children aged under 5 and Test Methods range of activities targeted at the ability level Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents years of children aged 0-17 years. RoSPA guidance. ■■ GLA Supplementary Planning ■■ be non-prescriptive about usage by children Guidance for Play of specific age groups, but will aim to Youth play space Any new play elements require a post challenge primarily the ability level of the ■■ Fields in Trust Guidance for Outdoor All youth play spaces shall be a minimum size installation RoSPA inspection prior to usage. target age range Sports and Play of 200sq.m, be targeted at the ability level of young people aged 12-17 years; and provide ■■ contain demonstrative features that allow a variety of socialising areas, where young young children to identify and claim the people can spend time without specifically space as theirs engaging in play.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 31 PLAY SPACES PALETTE COST COST SURFACE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) RUBBER CRUMB / ■■ Crumb to be 45% base red, 45% ■■ Long lasting, very durable ■■ Expensive High Medium MULCH modified red with 10% Nike grind ■■ Efficient material and high ■■ Difficult and time consuming WET POUR ■■ Cushion course to be a mixture of impact absorbency to lay Playtop® coloured recycled SBR rubber tyres rubber pebbles mixed ■■ Accessible for wheelchair users ■■ Potential issues with with Nike Grind ■■ To South Park play room areas matching exact colours with within critical fall zone replacement if different supplier is required ■■ Depths and build up to TigerMulch® Brown Mix® manufacturer’s recommendation ■■ Low play value RED ACRYLIC SEAL ■■ South Park play rooms ■■ Robust and durable surface ■■ Not as high quality finish as Medium Medium rubber crumb 2-5mm surface ■■ Not for use as a safety surface ■■ Easy replacement when dressing over asphalt surrounding play equipment required ■■ Cannot be used as a safety surface ■■ Use surrounding critical fall zones to ■■ Accessible for wheelchair users tie in with wet pour safety surfacing ■■ Low play value ■■ not environmentally friendly ■■ North Park and Canal Park play ■■ High play value - loose parts ■■ Regular maintenance required Low Low - Medium BARK CHIPPINGS spaces play to top up and keep within Play grade bark required zones ■■ Depths and build up to ■■ Naturalistic feel and finish chippings to match manufacturer’s recommendation ■■ Can cause splinters existing ■■ Cheap to source and install ■■ Use within critical fall zone as ■■ Chippings can degrade in required quality over time ■■ Drainage issues when wet

SAND ■■ Sand play pits within all play areas ■■ Very high play value ■■ High amount of maintenance - Low Medium - High regular topping up, raking and Play sand varies ■■ Maximum particle size 1.25mm ■■ Replacement is easy when forking required depending on required ■■ Potential use as safety surface location. Tumbling ■■ Sand will also require regular within critical fall zone as required ■■ Soft surface Bay has a 75% Very disinfectant treatment Course sand mixed ■■ Good for younger children ■■ Not accessible for wheelchairs with finer sand graded in. South Plaza play fine white beach sand specification. T-Bay®

32 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE COST COST SURFACE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) ARTIFICIAL GRASS ■■ Surrounding feature benches ■■ Hard wearing and robust ■■ If laid with rubber granuals, High Medium - High SHORT outside the Here East development regular topping up and maintenance is required Short dense pile ■■ To MUGA pitches as per the height. Specification required specification for the sport ■■ Often looks unrealistic next to to be agreed with real grass / planting LLDC ■■ Joints can peel up and form trip hazards

■■ ArcelorMittal Orbit and South ■■ Protects grass from heavy ■■ Becomes patchy over time Low - Medium Medium REINFORCED Events Lawn footfall GRASS ■■ Low quality aesthetic to LDA-H ■■ Small areas along access to the ■■ Can be used for light vehicular Specification canal overrun ■■ Cheap product to install

TIMBER DECKING ■■ South Park - Great British Garden ■■ Relatively cheap product ■■ Can degrade, split and rot over Medium Medium - High 195 x 2000 x time ■■ All timber decking features ■■ High quality and naturalistic 46mm board on finish that blends in with ■■ Likely to become slippery in battens on suitable ■■ Slip resistant strips planted areas wet conditions sub-base ■■ Timber to be free of screws, nails ■■ Time consuming installation or other fixing holes, loose knots, splits, gouges and otherwise and in ■■ Needs a visibility strip to good condition throughout define a step edge

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 33 FOOTPATHS

RIVERSIDE PATHS

KEY OBJECTIVES (LAYOUT) where appropriate heritage materials to be retained in-situ to maintain authentic ■■ Create a legible layout by ensuring paths character. are located along the water edge, with ■■ Maintain consistency of materials beneath either a green verge or restraint barrier to bridges. restrict access to the water. ■■ Footpaths to comprise materials fitting for ■■ Ensure consistency in the use of materials the character of the riverside setting and to tie in with the wider parkland character the wider parkland character area. and the towpath network. ■■ Form a seamless integration between PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS changes of materials - align joints in a harmonious way. ■■ Footpaths to comprise firm and slip ■■ Where appropriate ensure that the path resistant surface materials. width is sufficient for the use of both ■■ Loose surfaces such as self binding gravel cyclists and pedestrians. may be considered for flat areas of ■■ Designs should accommodate the needs footpaths which do not operate as major of wheelchair and mobility scooter users, walking and cycling routes. which can require relatively large spaces in ■■ Unbound gravel not to be applied on which to turn. sloped footways greater than 1:50. ■■ Narrow paths / ramps leading to the ■■ Edge treatments to act as an appropriate water’s edge are acceptable in exceptional containment for loose material and to locations, such as to the floating pontoons provide structural support as required. in the North Park. ■■ It is recommended that main paths are at ■■ See also Inclusive Design Standards Ch5 least 3m wide. Where verges are provided, Walking Surfaces (IDS05; LLDC, 2013). a 2m path may be sufficient. KEY OBJECTIVES (MATERIALS) ■■ Maximum acceptable cross fall on footpaths to be a 1:40 gradient. ■■ Select appropriate materials for the riverside context: towpaths have high ■■ 10mm Stone Mastic Asphalt base binder pedestrian and cyclist usage, so require layer to be specified. Mechanically scarified concrete in the North Park durable materials that do not become ■■ The towpaths along the canal are managed rutted. by the Canal and River Trust and designs ■■ Reflect the industrial character of the must comply with the Canal Park Design canal by utilising recycled materials Guide (LCS-GLB-CON-APP-CPDG-001-V02).

34 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE RIVERSIDE PATHS PALETTE

COST COST SURFACE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) ASPHALT ■■ Appropriate for long stretches of ■■ Hard wearing ■■ Low quality aesthetic Low - Medium Low Black permeable parkland riverside paths ■■ Suitable for wheelchairs and ■■ Can crack due to freezing and asphalt or with ■■ Can also be used for towpaths if pushchairs thawing surface dressing: tying into existing in the specific 2-5mm yellow/gold ■■ Low maintenance ■■ Patchwork repair due to area coloured aggregate colour fade rolled in

■■ Flat paths near the water edge ■■ Generally better for drainage ■■ Medium level of maintenance Medium High SELF-BINDING where a softer character is desired than bound surfaces for regular topping up GRAVEL ‘CEDEC’ Gold or ■■ To be phased out where possible, ■■ Good impact absorbency ■■ Not as good for wheelchairs with alternative permeable surfaces similar ■■ Loose surface avoids a ■■ Leaves and debris more preferred 50mm nominal ‘patchwork’ repair difficult to brush off CANAL PARK PUBLIC REALM MATERIALS depth of wearing CONCRETE MATERIAL course ■■ Soft and natural character ■■ Vulnerable to erosion

Material Location Description Notes Image Required ref: sample A Tow path level: refer to In-situ concrete Top surface laitance to be washed to ■■ sampleTowpaths ■■ Very hard wearing ■■ Quality control can become Medium Very Low LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3009 Aggregate: 10-15mm, round pebble, provide exposedIN-SITU aggregate, CONCRETE to meet includes LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3023 colour to be dark agreed sample area. To achieve con- expansion difficult LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3024 Colour: pale grey white with fly ash sistency throughout.Pale Day grey joints cement and ■■ jointsUnder benches to create hard ■■ Limited UV colour fade cement movement joints to be specified and wearing surface ■■ Installation is weather Finish: exposed aggregate located with 10-15mm ■■ Good for wheelchair users dependent due to long curing round dark pebble ■■ Parkland riverside paths aggregate. Exposed ■■ Brushed finish good slip time / brushed finish ■■ Canal side slipways resistance for ramps / slopes

B Steps to cut seating area: Pre-cast concrete to be the same as above (A) sample refer to Aggregate: 10-15mm, round pebble, ■■ includesUse for small informal paths and ■■ Creates a distinct character ■■ Only suitable for small Medium Medium LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3023 colour to be dark Steps to cut seatingCONCRETE area: PLANKS expansion Colour: pale grey white with fly ash size varies jointslevel changes character areas Wetland bridges: refer to cement Pre-cast concrete ■■ Allows for creative design and LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-4013 Finish: exposed aggregate Wetland bridges: ■■ Lay within soft areas as a decorative layout ■■ Stains and discolours fairly L-shaped beamplanks. to support Pale the grey Low seating wall: refer to concrete planks.cement Dimensions with to be feature easily LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-4021 specified by engineer ■■ Quick and easy to install 6-10mm dark round Wetland bridges: ■■ Play bridges over linear wetland ■■ Need to ensure it does not S-shaped beampebble to support aggregate. concrete planks on adjacent side with seating constitute a trip hazard over ledge. DimensionsBrushed to be specified finish by engineer. Part finished with exposed time aggregate. Seating ledge to have different finish (see below)

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 35 PARKLAND PATHS AND CONCOURSES

KEY OBJECTIVES (LAYOUT) PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

■■ Ensure path layouts are intuitively legible ■■ Footpaths to comprise firm and slip by avoiding sinuous paths for main parkland resistant surface materials. routes. ■■ Utilise materials that are durable and ■■ For large areas of concourse, consider using robust, capable of accommodating heavy contrasting sections of surface colour to vehicle overrun and high pedestrian flows. help visually break up the space and lessen ■■ Footpaths to comprise materials fitting for the visual impact of a patchwork of repairs. the character of the setting. ■■ Temporary or permanent patterns could ■■ Unbound gravel not to be applied on sloped be applied but will be carefully scrutinised footways greater than 1:50. for scale, abstract and colour toned to be in character to the concourses as art or for ■■ Footpaths to comprise materials that have play. a high albedo rating that mitigates against localised hotspots. ■■ Large open concourses to be provided near event venues to accommodate crowd flows. ■■ Provide sufficient widths for very high footfall. Minimum path width should be 3m on main routes and 2m on secondary routes KEY OBJECTIVES (MATERIALS) ■■ Maximum acceptable cross fall on footpaths ■■ Utilise materials that celebrate the legacy of to be a 1:40 gradient. the Games, using vibrant colours adjacent ■■ 10mm Stone Mastic Asphalt base binder to major venues. Colour selection should be layer to be specified. careful scrutinised. ■■ Heritage materials need special ■■ A seamless integration between changes of consideration to balance heritage benefit materials - align joints in a harmonious way. with other performance requirements. ■■ Footpaths to comprise materials fitting for the character of the setting, which is expected to have high pedestrian flows. ■■ Resin bound gravel to replace resin bonded gravel to increase durability. Resin bound gravel and asphalt - South Park

36 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE PARKLAND PATHS AND CONCOURSES PALETTE

COST COST SURFACE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) RESIN BOUND ■■ Suitable on park-wide concourse ■■ Robust and durable ■■ Not as free draining as High Medium GRAVEL areas unbound gravel ■■ Wheelchair friendly 16-18mm depth ■■ Most commonly used material for ■■ Higher cost to install Aggregate – Amber ■■ Less maintenance and footpaths and footways throughout gold (Corn flint replacement required the Park 1-3mm, Amber Gold 2-5mm)

RESIN BONDED ■■ To be replaced with resin bound ■■ Cheap to install ■■ High maintenance due to fast Medium Medium - High gravel (large areas to be replaced surface wear GRAVEL ■■ Generally better for drainage at one time to avoid a mismatch of 2-5mm gold than bound surfaces ■■ Repair often causes a low colouration) aggregate surface quality ‘patchwork’ effect due dressing to de-colouration

SELF-BINDING ■■ On smaller flat areas - 1000mm ■■ Free draining ■■ Medium level of maintenance Medium Medium perimeter organically bound, to for regular topping up GRAVEL ■■ Good impact absorbency ODA accessibility requirements ‘CEDEC’ Gold or ■■ Not as good for wheelchairs ■■ Loose surface avoids a similar ■■ To create a softer character (e.g. ‘patchwork’ repair ■■ Leaves and debris more 50mm nominal wetlands parkland areas) depth difficult to brush off ■■ Vulnerable to erosion

BLACK ASPHALT ■■ Should not be used for large open ■■ Hard wearing ■■ Can crack due to freezing and Low - Medium Low - Medium Permeable grade areas within the Park thawing ■■ Suitable for wheelchairs and with 6mm nominal ■■ For features only and breaking up pushchairs ■■ Patchwork repair due to size aggregate large areas of resin bound gravel colour fade ■■ Low maintenance with dynamic forms, as shown in ■■ Permeable grade unsuitable the picture p36 ■■ Permeable for high vehicle flows

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 37 FOOTWAYS

PARK EDGE STREETS

KEY OBJECTIVES (LAYOUT) PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ■■ Trees in footways, need to demonstrate adequate growing medium, drainage, soil ■■ Create a legible layout including locating ■■ Urban footways must comply with the structure to support full development of tactile paving and uncontrolled crossings on Legacy Streets Technical Design Guide and large tree species. desire lines (refer to Carriageway section for DMRB Volume 7. further details). ■■ Footways to comprise firm and slip resistant ■■ Designs should accommodate the needs of surface materials. all users including wheelchairs and mobility ■■ Paving units to be laid firm and flush with scooter users, which can require relatively surrounding units to minimise risk of trip large spaces in which to turn hazards. ■■ Ensure a seamless integration between ■■ Maximum joint size between units to be changes of materials - align joints in a 10mm. harmonious way through detailed design and avoid creating slivers and unnecessary ■■ Units not to be cut down smaller than 1/4 cuts. of their original size. Resin bound aggregate on park edge streets stretch ■■ Depth of units and sub-base to be suitable the parkland character out into the wider public KEY OBJECTIVES (MATERIALS) for occasional vehicular overrun / use in realm. carriageway as required. ■■ Consider utilising surfacing materials that ■■ It is recommended that main paths are at KEY REFERENCES have more of a parkland character than least 3m wide. Where verges are provided, conventional urban streets to help create a a 2m path may be sufficient. Where this is ■■ Inclusive Design Standards (IDS06; sense of pedestrian priority. not possible because of physical constraints LLDC, 2013) ■■ Provide consistency in the use of materials 1.5m could be regarded as the minimum ■■ Legacy Streets Technical Design Guide such that footways tie together visually, acceptable width over a maximum 6m even when different units are used adjacent length of footway. ■■ DMRB to one another. ■■ All paving build ups and beddings to ■■ BS 7533 ■■ Minimise the number of different materials conform to BS 7533. ■■ BS EN 1339 used. ■■ All products must conform to the following ■■ BS EN 1338 ■■ Monitor workmanship quality to ensure British Standards: Concrete flags - BS that materials are being utilised as per EN 1339; Concrete blocks - BS EN 1338; ■■ BS EN 1340 the construction standards set out in this Concrete kerbs - BS EN 1340; Stone setts - ■■ BS EN 1342 guidance. BS EN 1342. ■■ Trees in Hard Landscapes ( TDAG; ■■ Use appropriate construction depths to ■■ See also Inclusive Design Standards Ch6 2014) accommodate vehicle overrun adjacent to Tactile Paving (IDS06; LLDC, 2013). the kerb edge.

38 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE FOOTWAYS PALETTE

COST COST SURFACE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE)

ASP PAVING ■■ Suitable for urban streets and ■■ Standardised rectangular / ■■ Larger units are prone to Low - Medium Medium Concrete flag paving, industrial areas including Here East square form is versatile and cracking and rocking and the approach to Westfield ties in with the wider urban silver grey, textured ■■ Generally not as durable or realm street palette finish robust as natural stone ■■ Cheaper than natural stone ■■ Not as attractive as other ■■ Can use high recycled content surface materials

■■ Standard surface for where footway ■■ Attractive finish consistent with ■■ Needs careful maintenance to High Medium RESIN BOUND is considered to be part of the Park the park footpath character avoid patchwork effect GRAVEL Estate 16-18mm depth ■■ Smooth surface for cycling ■■ Can become visually disrupted Aggregate – Amber by utilities covers gold (Corn flint ■■ Relatively expensive to 1-3mm, Amber Gold implement 2-5mm)

■■ Generally not used within Queen ■■ Large range of materials to ■■ Variable performance High High NATURAL STONE Elizabeth Olympic Park boundary choose from to reflect the characteristics need to PAVING character of the architecture be carefully considered ■■ Potential use in new residential Variable depending on the context specification to be areas and cultural hubs to create a ■■ Can be suitable for vehicular considered on a site high quality aesthetic overrun depending on depth ■■ Issue of sustainability for by site basis and sub-base products coming from abroad

■■ To conform with Guidance on the ■■ Ensures adequate accessibility ■■ Can be uncomfortable for Low - Medium Low - Medium TACTILE PAVING use of tactile paving surfaces (DfT, requirements for all road users people with impaired mobility (BLISTER / 2007): contrasting grey blister including users of buggies CORDUROY) paving for all controlled and ■■ Creates visual clutter when Contrasting grey uncontrolled crossings; corduroy implemented poorly Pre-cast concrete paving for shared use footway demarcation and segregated cycle tracks

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 39 CARRIAGEWAYS

OVERVIEW

KEY OBJECTIVES PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS

■■ Ensure consistency in the use of ■■ Locate formal controlled crossings on major carriageway materials to help define the pedestrian desire lines. street hierarchy and send a clear message ■■ Uncontrolled dropped kerb crossings are to to motorists about the character of the road be provided at all minor side roads. and the expected behaviours associated with its use. ■■ Raised table crossings generally preferred for main roads (as per image of Waterden ■■ Promote pedestrian movements through Road). the use of materials and colour palettes that reference footway materials. ■■ Controlled crossings are required on main walking routes to support the needs of blind ■■ Reinforce speed limits through traffic and partially sighted people. calming measures including vertical deflections and perceptual narrowing, as ■■ Coloured anti-skid is generally not to be appropriate. used on crossings.

CYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ■■ Select materials that are robust and suitable ■■ Consider the need for delineated space for for the anticipated levels of traffic. cycling on carriageways as part of a wider ■■ All asphalts to comply with shall cycling strategy. comply with BS EN 13043: Aggregates ■■ The cycle lane will generally be delineated for bituminous mixtures and surface with thermoplastic markings and be treatments for roads, airfields and other comprised of the same surfacing material trafficked areas. as the adjacent carriageway vehicle running ■■ Highly permeable asphalts are only suitable lane. for low trafficked routes. ■■ Refer to cycling consultees as appropriate. ■■ Unbound surfacing is not suitable for carriageways. ■■ All road markings to comply with the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions Raised tables and surface materials, help to prioritise pedestrian movements across main roads. (TSRGD 2016) with thermoplastic road marking material or paint in accordance with BS EN 1871: Road marking materials. ■■ 50mm wide Conservation standard markings are preferred.

40 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE CARRIAGEWAYS PALETTE

ASPHALT ■■ Appropriate for all main roads and ■■ Hard wearing ■■ Correct binder type and Low - Medium Low - Medium Black asphalt selected tertiary routes quantity is essential to achieve ■■ Low maintenance or with surface the stated service life ■■ To be utilised on Zebra crossings to dressing: 2mm - ensure sufficient visual contrast 5mm yellow/gold coloured aggregate rolled in

■■ Ramps to raised tables / junctions ■■ Hard wearing paving units ■■ Prone to subsidence if the Medium - High Medium GRANITE SETTS in conjunction with granite kerb, to sub-base is inadequate 100 x 100mm, mid ■■ Good impact absorbency provide a robust vertical transition grey, cropped ■■ Relatively expensive ■■ Help to visually delineate crossing points ■■ Variable skid resistance ■■ Poor riding surface for cyclists

■■ Flat section of raised tables / ■■ Creates sense of pedestrian ■■ Shows wear and oil stains High Medium RESIN BOUND junctions where pedestrian crossing priority by mirroring footway more than asphalt GRAVEL movements are to be promoted materials 16-18mm depth ■■ Patchwork repairs can reduce Aggregate – Amber ■■ Limited UV colour fade overall visual quality gold (Corn flint ■■ Good for wheelchair users 1-3mm, Amber Gold 2-5mm)

■■ Inset parking bays adjacent to paved ■■ Permeable options available ■■ Only suitable for urban / Medium Medium ASP SETTS footways residential character areas Pre-cast concrete ■■ Suitable for vehicle turning setts, 200 x 100mm, movements ■■ Stains and discolours fairly silver grey, textured easily finish

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 41 KERBS AND EDGING

KEY OBJECTIVES (EDGING) KEY OBJECTIVES (KERBS) PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

■■ The type, surface finish and product ■■ Road kerbs (with an upstand) should act ■■ Raised kerbs adjacent to carriageways to specifications for all kerbs and edgings as a barrier or demarcation between road have a 100mm upstand in most instances. where applicable, shall match those already traffic and pedestrians or verges, providing Up to 125mm may be acceptable in some installed. a physical ‘check’ to help prevent vehicles circumstances. leaving the carriageway. ■■ Edge treatments are to act as an ■■ In tertiary streets a lower 60mm high kerb appropriate containment for all loose ■■ Raised kerbs can be used to form a channel may be considered acceptable, with the In-situ cast concrete edging - South Park material to reduce the likelihood of it along which surface water can be drained final height agreed with LLDC and the Built being washed out and to provide structural towards gullies. Environment Accessibility Panel. support as required. ■■ Flush kerbs can be used to visually delineate ■■ Dropped kerbs should be flush with ■■ In certain locations a linear drainage system footways and carriageways in ‘shared surrounding materials in most instances. may form a suitable edge restraint in place space’ situations. All proposed shared If a water check is required to a dropped of a formal edging or kerb. space layouts must be reviewed by LLDC’s kerb this should be limited to maximum of a Inclusive Design Principal and BEAP. 12mm upstand. ■■ The edging system specified must be suitable for the material it is containing in ■■ A lowering of the kerb to the carriageway ■■ Generally, kerb heights between 13mm and terms of being beneficial aesthetically and level (dropped kerb) to aid crossing by 59mm are considered a trip hazard and in terms of durability. disabled persons, or cyclists, should be should be avoided. applied where private vehicular entrances, ■■ Edging or kerbs are required at all changes ■■ Kerb construction and layout must conform footpaths, and cycle tracks gain access to in material and adjacent to all grassed and with the Design Manual for Road and the carriageway. Pre-cast concrete (PCC) raised kerb and flush kerb at planted areas. Bridges (DMRB) and the LLDC’s Legacy carriageway edge - North Park edge Street Technical Design Guide. ■■ Where possible finished soil levels should fall away from the path edge to assist with ■■ Kerb units not to be cut smaller than 50% of drainage. manufactured length. ■■ Where different types of kerb abut, the Contractor shall use suitable proprietary transition units.

42 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE KERBS AND EDGING PALETTE

TIMBER EDGING ■■ For rustic applications ■■ Relatively cheap, readily ■■ Degrades quickly and Very Low Medium Nominal 38 x available product required regular checks and ■■ Use between informal planted 150mm deep replacement areas, grass and gravel footpaths ■■ Fast and simple installation Treated softwood and on minor footpaths process ■■ Can look low quality edging aesthetically Back board fixing ■■ Not for use between two hard ■■ Naturalistic finish that blends in surfaces or to edge paved areas with planted areas ■■ Likely to split or break

METAL EDGING ■■ Predominant edging for park-wide ■■ High quality finish ■■ Higher initial product cost High Low - Medium landscaping compared to other edging 3 x 125mm ■■ Very narrow width creates galvanised edging ■■ For use between any changes in clean seamless transitions ■■ More difficult to replace set in concrete hard surfacing. Suitable for all main compared to timber or ■■ Good structural strength for haunch. paths, play spaces and planted areas concrete Proprietary product retaining a range of materials ■■ Refer to ‘Trees’ section for metal e.g. ‘EverEdge ■■ Useful for curves ProEdge’ edging specification for tree pits

■■ Generally used in more informal ■■ Cheap product ■■ Low quality aesthetic Low Low CONCRETE PIN areas adjacent to planting KERB ■■ Simple installation ■■ Cannot be used for curves Grey, 50 x 150 x ■■ To be laid flush between hard ■■ Many manufacturers produce ■■ Liable to crack 915mm surfaces or with a small (5-10mm) the same product up-stand adjacent to planted areas ■■ Not appropriate for main thoroughfares or near key venues

■■ Suitable for use surrounding the ■■ Forms a distinctive bold ■■ Relatively expensive and time Medium Low IN-SITU CAST feature lawns within the northern boundary treatment consuming to install CONCRETE concourse of the South Park EDGING ■■ Robust and hard wearing ■■ Quality control can be To match existing / ■■ May be considered as a bespoke challenging ■■ Requires minimal maintenance as bespoke feature in landmark schemes ■■ Installation is weather dependent due to long curing time

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 43 COST COST SURFACE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) PRE-CAST ■■ Appropriate for straight sections ■■ Formal high quality edging ■■ Higher cost than pin kerbs Medium - High Low - Medium CONCRETE KERBS of formal footpaths and primary ■■ Relatively fast to install ■■ Large units are more difficult Grey, 600 x 200 x pedestrian routes, particularly to install 100mm adjacent to grass lawns ■■ Robust and durable for use between most surfaces ■■ Potential for deformation ■■ 400mm wide kerbs are suitable in where poorly constructed some locations such as at the river ■■ Minimal maintenance required edge. To match key features such as bespoke walls in the South Park PRE-CAST ■■ Appropriate for gentle curves of ■■ Formal high quality edging ■■ Higher cost than pin kerbs Medium - High Low - Medium CONCRETE KERBS formal footpaths and primary ■■ Relatively fast to install ■■ Potential for rocking or Grey, 300 x 200 x pedestrian routes deformation where poorly 100mm ■■ Robust and durable for use ■■ 400mm wide kerbs are suitable in constructed between most surfaces some locations ■■ Minimal maintenance required ■■ Radial units required where joints would exceed 10mm CONCRETE ROAD ■■ Park-wide standard carriageway ■■ Wide availability from many ■■ Not as high quality finish as Medium - High Low KERB edging different suppliers, including granite (And dropped kerbs) a range of profiles to suit ■■ Standard raised kerbs (255mm H) to ■■ Colour more likely to stain and Grey, 150 / 255 x different applications be used to delineate carriageways be affected from UV fade than 125 x 915mm and footways ■■ An economic and durable natural stone solution for carriageway edging ■■ Dropped kerbs and flush kerbs (150mm H) to be used for crossing points and for parking delineation

WIDE GRANITE ■■ Granite only to be used where high ■■ Creates a high quality aesthetic ■■ High initial cost High Low ROAD KERBS quality materials are being specified ■■ Very robust and durable ■■ Issue of sustainability for (And dropped kerbs) as part of a specific bespoke palette products coming from abroad Grey, 150/300mm x ■■ Minimal maintenance required ■■ Raised kerbs to edge carriageways, 300mm x varying flush kerbs for crossings and parking length delineation

44 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE SLOPES, RAMPS AND STEPS

OVERVIEW

KEY OBJECTIVES ■■ Handrails and tactile paving must be provided to all steps and ramps as per LLDC ■■ Provide an accessible environment for all ‘IDS’ and DfT ‘Guidance on the use of Tactile users. Paving Surfaces’. ■■ Provide consistency in the palette of ■■ Steps and ramps should be a minimum of materials for all slopes, ramps and steps to 2m width with an minimum unobstructed ensure they are instantly recognisable. width between handrails of 1.8m. Where wider steps than 2m are required, a central ■■ Use landings for ramps and steps as set handrail will need to be provided (maximum out in LLDC Inclusive Design Standards Ch1 width between handrails 2m). Graded Routes, Ch2 Ramps, Ch37 Steps (IDS01 / 02 / 37, LLDC, 2013). ■■ Exceptions to the above rule regarding width between handrails may be considered ■■ Maintain desire lines where possible, whilst if the design intent is clear and an accessible providing accessible routes. route with handrails is also provided. ■■ Throughout the Park any footpath steeper Bespoke details of this nature will need to than 1:21 is a formal ramp. Any footpath be agreed with LLDC. between a gradient of 1:21 and 1:30 is ■■ It is recommended that slopes along main defined as a slope. paths are at least 3m wide. Where verges are provided, a 2m path may be sufficient. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ■■ Cross falls must be no steeper than 1:50. ■■ Steps and ramps must comply with all ■■ Steps that taper are a trip hazard and relevant standards and guidance including should generally be avoided. BS8300, Part M building Regulations and ■■ Steps must have a colour contrasting nosing LLDC IDS. strip. ■■ Where possible changes in level should be dealt with using slopes (with a gradient OTHER CONSIDERATIONS shallower than 1:21), meaning no handrails or tactile pavings are required. ■■ Where possible, changes in level should ■■ Slopes must be laid in a contrasting material be dealt with using planting / greenery or Pre-cast concrete steps with visibility band (colour and texture) to its surroundings. feature stepped terraces. Retaining walls This must be fully slip resistant with no should only be used when no other option loose aggregate. is available. ■■ Edges and steps should be designed to facilitate mooring.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 45 SLOPES, RAMPS AND STEPS PALETTE

COST COST SURFACE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) ■■ Steps are used primarily along the ■■ Manufactured off site ■■ Not as hard wearing as natural Medium Low PRE-CAST banks of the river where the level stone CONCRETE STEPS ■■ Relatively fast installation changes are most dramatic Non-slip texture, ■■ Cheaper than natural stone anti-graffiti coating. ■■ In-situ brushed concrete surface Contrasting grey finish for landings between steps band on nosing ■■ Grit blasted non slip surface ■■ Contrasting black carborundum non-slip band on nosing

HAZARD WARNING ■■ To top and bottom of steps and ■■ Provides a safe warning of ■■ Not as hard wearing as natural Medium Medium PAVING ramps if over 1:21 gradient potential hazards stone Concrete Corduroy ■■ Must comply with DfT ‘Guidance on ■■ Compliance with standards ■■ Units prone to cracking tactile paving the use of tactile paving surfaces’ ■■ Finish may not tie in with ■■ Colour must contrast surrounding surrounding materials surface material

ASPHALT SLOPE ■■ To slopes within the parkland which ■■ Cheap to install ■■ Change in surface material Low - Medium Low are between and 1:21 and 1:30 creates an inconsistent layout Black asphalt ■■ Robust and durable surface slope with 14mm gradient (though essential for safety) ■■ Better for wheelchair users ‘Somersham’ or ■■ Contrasting texture and colour to than formal ramps similar approved CANAL PARK PUBLIC REALM MATERIALS surrounding materials to clearly CONCRETE MATERIAL aggregate rolled in delineate

Material Location Description Notes Image Required ref: sample ■■ To slopes in the Canal Park which ■■ Very hard wearing ■■ Quality control can become Medium Very Low E Slipway : refer to In-situ concrete 4000mmIN-SITU wide (slipway CONCRETE width) sample LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3009 Colour: pale grey white with fly ash are includesbetween and 1:21 and 1:30 difficult cement 25mmPale wide, 5mmgrey deep with grooves fly to expansion ■■ Better for wheelchair users H14 sloped path : refer to Finish: grooved be made with consistent spacing gradientjoints LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3013 in one angled direction throughout; than formal ramps ■■ Installation is weather interruptedash bycement 2 no. 150mm - 5mm wide MUGA ramp: refer to and 1deep no. 300mm angle wide flatgrooved tracks for ■■ Must comply with Canal Park dependent due to long curing LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-4012 wheel access ■■ Brushed finish good slip LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-4017 finish Specification time resistance for ramps / slopes Escarpment ramp: refer to LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-4021 ■■ Canal, waterway ■■ Limited UV colour fade Meadow ramp: refer to LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-4022 F Informal access at slipway Pre-cast concrete planks length varies required (soft): refer to Aggregate: 6-10mm, round pebble, LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3009 colour to be dark, not exposed Single lengths Colour: pale grey white with fly ash Access step (hard): refer to cement 46 200mmQUEEN x100/200/400mm ELIZABETH section OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3011 Finish: brushed in same direction with fine broom to light appearance where this material is used in soft H14 access step (hard): refer landscape, no sub-base to LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-3012

Wetland bridges: refer to LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-4013

Access step: refer to LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-4023

Slide step: refer to LC815-CNL-APK-A-DDE-4019 DRAINAGE

DRAINAGE STRATEGY

LINEAR GRATING The Olympic Park Water Management Plan and LINEAR CHANNEL DRAINS TYPE 1 Borough Surface Water Management Plans Low capacity detail the proposed surface water drainage Drainage within the Park is largely comprised 12mm slot policy. of a sustainable urban drainage system, linked Cast iron with linear drainage channels to manage Park-wide This section outlines preferred surface overland runoff, draining to catchpits. materials and drainage infrastructure that supports the objectives of the Surface Water High capacity integrated kerb drainage HIGH CAPACITY Management Plans. solutions may be specified where high surface CHANNEL water run-off is expected. Avoid utilising Standard grey The overall water management plan aims to adjacent to unbound materials which can clog reinforced concrete minimise the flow of surface water directly the drain. 250x430 to drains, to reduce flood risk. Much of the drainage across the Park is designed to work During construction a geotextile barrier as part of a sustainable urban drainage system is recommended to capture excessive (see Ch5: SuDS). construction debris as per the ‘Silt prevention GULLY GRATING for road surface water drainage’ technical note. 450x450 The design for surface water drainage need to Cast iron KEY REFERENCES attain borough adoptable standards. IRRIGATION Park-wide ■■ GLA LES Conventional road gullies and combined kerb Irrigation systems are delivered through a ■■ GLA Suds Action Plan drainage collection systems have been used on combination of non-potable, borehole and ■■ Park Management Plan primary and secondary roads: potable water supplies, managed through the EFM Contract. KERB AND ■■ The combined surface water and foul sewer DRAINAGE BLOCK network generally only collects runoff and The London 2012 Gardens and the Standard grey drainage discharges in the primary roads. Great British Garden are the only two areas concrete that require permanent irrigation - see Ch5 500x430 ■■ Consultation with Thames Water is required Landscape and Planting for more details. to agree any new connection arrangements to the existing sewer network. DECOMPACTION LINEAR GRATING ■■ Infiltration drainage is limited across TYPE 2 much of the site due to the capping of Refer to Soil and Earthwork Section p.112 Low capacity contaminated land. The porosity of Soil is considered and 10mm hole maintained as part of drainage strategy. Galvanised steel South Park

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 47 PERMEABLE SURFACES

PERMEABLE ASPHALT Permeable surfaces allow water to pass Permeable grade with through to the underlying sub-structure which 6mm nominal size is especially useful for managing runoff in aggregate large areas of hard surfacing such as the Park concourse.

■■ The open texture of permeable asphalt makes it less suitable for carriageway surfaces where there is heavy turning RUBBER traffic. CRUMB / MULCH ■■ Other permeable surfaces such as porous WET POUR wet pour surfacing or bark chippings should Playtop® coloured be considered for larger areas of play rubber pebbles mixed spaces. with Nike Grind or TigerMulch® ■■ Bark can quickly matt together to create a KEY REFERENCES relatively impermeable surface. It therefore needs to be turned regularly as part of the ■■ Olympic Park Water Management Plan maintenance regime. (2009) BARK CHIPPINGS ■■ Flood Risk within the Legacy Corporation Area (Hyder Consulting, 2013) ■■ Surface Water Management Plans (SWMP) – LB Tower Hamlets / LB Waltham Forest ■■ Silt prevention for road surface water drainage – Learning Legacy note (LLDC, 2013) ■■ Hackney Wick Central Surface Water Drainage Statement (LLDC, LB Hackney, 2016)

48 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE PARKING AND LOADING

CAR PARKING

PARK PLANNING POLICY DESIGN STANDARDS ‘BLUE BADGE’ ACCESSIBLE PARKING

No car parking is permitted on the majority of ■■ On-street parking bay widths shall be 1.8 - The table to the left sets out the existing through routes across the Park. 2m wide, and generally 4.8m in length. provision of accessible ‘Blue Badge’ parking across the site. ■■ Where carriageway widths are less than There are no dedicated car parking facilities for 8.4m, parking is to be provided on one side park visitor use. ■■ Standard dimensions are 2.7m x 6.3m. of the street only. ■■ A section of dropped kerb should be There is a presumption in favour of no further ■■ See Inclusive Design Standards for more allowed for to provide wheelchair access surface level car parking being provided across details (IDS 10 – Parking for General Public, as per the Inclusive Design Standards the Park. LLDC 2013). (LLDC, 2013).

No additional car parking is to be built across the Park. MANAGING UNAUTHORISED PARKING

Existing parking for venues can be retained. Enforcement of unauthorised car parking on unadopted routes is conducted by LLDC. Bespoke kerb lines permitted in new developments with 1.5m external radius. Designing out unauthorised parking can best be managed by implementing comprehensive Venue Parking Blue Badge parking Total waiting restrictions which apply to the entire London Aquatics 96 15 111 width of the public highway. Centre Copper Box Arena 42 24 66 Bollards (at 1.5m spacings) may be considered as a last resort on hard standing spaces to Lee Valley Hockey and 159 20 179 block unauthorised vehicle access. Tennis Centres ArcelorMittal Orbit 0 8 8 For grass verges, timber posts interspersed Parkland 0 0 0 with trees are preferred to bollards. South Park Hub 0 9 9 London Stadium Staff only 47 47+ Timber Lodge 0 3 3 Lee Valley VeloPark 211 13 224 1m buffer zones required adjacent to ‘Blue Badge’ bay parking. CYCLE PARKING SEE SECTION 4

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 49 LOADING

CONTEXT

Most loading within the Park occurs at the venues where there are dedicated loading bays.

DESIGN STANDARDS

■■ On-street loading bay widths shall typically be 2.7m wide. ■■ Loading bays to be delineated with white 10mm thermoplastic lines. ■■ Bays may be delineated with flush granite kerbs where designed as part of an on- footway loading pad.

Typically all primary roads are to restrict loading at ROAD MARKINGS all times with double yellow blip markings.

■■ Double yellow blip markings are to be used to indicate a loading restriction is in place. ■■ Days and times for when loading is restricted shown be provided as per The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 TSRGD standards. ■■ Double yellow blip markings to be provided where loading is not allowed at any time.

Bespoke surface signage at Here East requires vertical signposts to be legally enforceable.

50 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE UTILITIES

OVERVIEW

LAYOUT OF UTILITY COVERS DESIGN OF UTILITY COVERS

Any works which impact on infrastructure The position of utilities access points and the ■■ Manhole covers located within footpath below ground level are subject to the New design of covers for manholes are the main areas of parkland and on footways should Roads and Street Works Act 1991. The Act design considerations relating to the remit be designed to minimise visual clutter. sets out a code of practice for the coordination for this guidance. Utility changes should be ■■ Recessed covers that include the same of works and should be followed by any coordinated in a manner that will result in the material as the adjacent surfacing agency or contractor involved in the design, fewest number of disruptions possible. are encouraged, however the surface reinstatement and maintenance of utilities. maintenance liability will usually then be ■■ Access points should be arranged for the responsibility of the LLDC. Existing utility owners, which may be subject practical access requirements and should to change: generally not be located within carriageway ■■ Covers located within grassed areas are ■■ Thames Water (Foul, Potable Water, Surface areas. recommended to have standard covers, Water and Non-Potable Water) but designers should note the access issues ■■ Access points should be located with due associated with locating manholes in areas ■■ Fulcrum Connections (Gas) consideration for existing utilities access of grassland. and arranged in consistent rows where ■■ National Grid Gas (Gas) technically feasible. ■■ UKPN (EHV, HV and LV Power) KEY REFERENCES ■■ Layouts should include ducting for future ■■ BT (Telecoms) phases of work. ■■ New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 ■■ Colt/K-Comm (Telecoms) ■■ Covers should be aligned perpendicular to ■■ Utilities Statement and its Addendum the main footpath alignment. ■■ EU Networks (Telecoms) (LCS-GLB-ACC-UTL-001 / LCS-GLB- ■■ Where feasible, covers should not break a ACCUTL-001A) ■■ Zayo (Telecoms) kerb line or cross over a change in surfacing ■■ Integrating Trees and Utilities learning ■■ Engie (District Heating and Cooling) material. note (ODA, 2011) ■■ There are also private utilities which are ■■ Placement of utilities access covers within owned by venues or the LLDC areas of paving should be positioned to minimise the number of cuts required and avoid creating small sections of paving that The Utilities Statement describes the existing are more likely to break. and proposed utilities network, including network drawings for each utility. Utilities ■■ Tree roots adjacent to utilities should be information is also held in LLDC’s Utilities GIS contained as per the Integrating Trees and system. Utilities learning note (ODA, 2011).

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 51 SURFACE MATERIALS MAINTENANCE

OVERVIEW

PROCEDURES AND BEST PRACTICE GENERAL MAINTENANCE REGIMES

Implementing the correct maintenance The structural strength of the existing As set out in the Park Management Plan, ■■ Timber edging has an approximate lifespan procedure for any parkland project is vital path should always be assessed prior to general maintenance of surface materials of up to 25 years and should be replaced for ensuring the longevity and appearance of maintenance works, in order for the predicted should include: where it has failed or creates a trip hazard. a scheme. Due to the vast quantity of hard design life of the path to be achieved and value ■■ Defects in the existing surface need to landscaping across Queen Elizabeth Olympic for money obtained. ■■ Regular evaluation of all surface materials be carefully reviewed when resurfacing, Park, surface areas in particular require and their existing condition in terms of with regular inspections by the Facilities continued attention. Patchworks are cheap to implement but can aesthetics and safety implications. Manager or Highways Engineer. compromise surface longevity and create ■■ Regular sweeping and removal of litter and MAINTENANCE OBJECTIVES a poor quality of finish. Look to minimise ■■ Where there is deformation in the binder debris. patchwork surface treatment repairs by and / or base course, new materials are to ■■ Maintain a high quality and visually patching the sub-base issue, and then applying ■■ Removal of chewing gum from all paved be specified that remove and replace the attractive landscape appropriate to the high a consistent surface treatment across the full surfaces. defective areas of sub-base. profile nature of the public realm. width of the path. ■■ Weeds to be removed if growing through ■■ Repairing surface damage with like for like ■■ Maintain a high quality setting that is hard surfaces. materials. Any pot hole, crack in the paving or area of comfortable and accessible for site users. fretting which exceeds a depth of 10mm, is ■■ Regular inspection of surfaces for cracks, ■■ Regular clearing of drainage channels and ■■ Ensure a high level of cleanliness/tidiness deemed to constitute a trip hazard. A risk damage and rocking units. Units to be culverts. throughout the site. assessment is then required to determine replaced with new units of the same size, whether remedial action is required. All colour, layout and specification. ■■ Maintenance issues are to be dealt with cracking other than hairline cracking is quickly to prevent degradation of the area ■■ Units should be re-laid and compacted to detrimental to the structural strength of the or negative perceptions. avoid undulations in the surface and future surface and should be monitored, particularly failures. ■■ Promote a cost-effective management on trafficked roads. strategy which demonstrates value for ■■ Sand joints to be topped up as required and money. Always consult an arboriculturist when on a yearly basis to maintain a smooth and considering maintenance regimes that will consistent finish. ■■ Ensure compliance with all statutory duties impact on the root system. Severing roots and demonstrate use of best practice. ■■ Stabiliser to be applied over sand joints. can inhibit nutrient uptake and make the tree ■■ Demonstrate a flexible management unstable. ■■ Sample area to be provided prior to repair approach which responds to landscape to try to avoid a ‘patchwork’ of colours and change and user requirements. All unplanned graffiti should be quickly finishes. removed to prevent negative perceptions of ■■ Adopt a transparent management approach ■■ Material should be topped up around edge the area. This should be done using a propriety which informs and engages all users of the restraints which are used adjacent to self chemical or soda blasting system, taking Park. binding gravels, to minimise the risk of necessary safety precautions as detailed by the creating a trip hazard. supplier.

52 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 4 STREET FURNITURE STREET FURNITURE OVERVIEW

DESIGN COLOUR PLACEMENT MAINTENANCE

Street furniture is vital for catalysing the use The preferred colour palette reflects the hard- Effective distribution of furniture across the The Estates and Facilities Management of parkland areas and streets by providing wearing, industrial aesthetic of the parkland. park is essential for promoting active use of Contractor provide maintenance of all distinct products that support the amenity facilities. furniture. value of the public realm. The preferred finish for most metalwork across the Park is a matt powder coated ■■ Designers should avoid creating overly ■■ Daily inspections of all signage and The preferred Park palette is presented across steel which offers good consistency between cluttered spaces by providing adequate furniture are required as part of the Park this chapter, which sets out the design criteria products. Bright stainless steel may be used space around furniture as per the Inclusive Management Plan. for selecting park furniture to fulfil sufficient in more contemporary settings such as the Design Standards. ■■ Minor repairs and cleansing are to be design life and maintenance requirements. South Park. ■■ The number of items provided should be carried out in-situ as required. consistent with anticipated demand. ■■ Preferred furniture across the Park tends All timber to be Forest Stewardship Council ■■ Damaged items of furniture are to be to follow a contemporary design, with (FSC) certified with a preference for ■■ Insufficient provision of furniture can removed and replaced. some allowances for more naturalistic hardwoods in a natural finish. impact on the usability of the space, features in specific areas. reducing accessibility and safety. ■■ Off-the-shelf furniture is generally ■■ Aligning furniture in zones along the long preferred to bespoke, although bespoke profile of a path can help to reduce clutter. may be considered for exceptional RAL 9007 ■■ The arrangement of furniture should locations. Matt powder coated consider social and interactive behaviour ■■ The preferred products share a simplicity steel patterns. of form to ensure good durability. ■■ Furniture should be in keeping with the character of the area and enhance the ambience through consistency and subtlety. ■■ Timber provides a tactile warmth that can be more comfortable than metal for some Bright stainless steel applications. ■■ All selected furniture should comply with LLDC’s Inclusive Design Standards and British Standards. ■■ Existing heritage furniture on tow path or canal path refer to relevant design guide Timber (FSC-Cumaru / Brazilian teak such as Canal Park Design Guide. hardwood)

■■ Damage from inappropriate uses such as Rough and Ready curve bench skateboarding should be considered.

54 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE SEATING

OVERVIEW

KEY OBJECTIVES Seating should be chosen to suit the setting Terraces can be employed as a placemaking ■■ Designers should be aware that the and may employ an off-the-shelf, bespoke device and can inherently provide seating for a placement and design of seating can or terraced style depending on localised large number of people, so are effective as part promote anti-social behaviour depending requirements. It can help to encourage of a performance space. on the arrangement and level of natural active use of a space and promote a range of surveillance. activities that may not be as attractive without BESPOKE ■■ See Inclusive Design Standards for more seating, such as performance and play spaces. Bespoke seating can be an effective way of details (IDS 04 – Seating / Rest Points, LLDC creating a statement landmark for wayfinding 2013). Seating should be provided at least every 50m or artistic character. to ensure that the parkland is accessible for people who require regular rest points. Bespoke seating should be employed SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT strategically within a site and should be used ■■ FSC Hardwood should be sourced from The following design considerations should be sparingly - preferably in showcase locations sustainably managed forests with a Off-the-shelf seating used to help in the selection and placement of only. preference for local FSC hardwoods over seating within existing parkland areas and new tropical sources. residential areas. It should be noted that the process of ■■ Concrete production and constituent designing bespoke furniture is more expensive materials to be certified to ISO 14001 / ISO OFF-THE-SHELF and can be difficult to maintain in the long run. 9001:2008 / BES 6001. Off-the-shelf seating provides cost-effective Therefore designs should be produced locally tried and tested seating solutions - which with replacement materials readily available. ■■ Use of materials with lower embodied reduces the risk for the client by being easy to carbon and use of recycled/secondary maintain and replace. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS aggregates are preferred. ■■ Seating should be durable and use natural ■■ All products should not cause damage to the It is preferable to use street furniture ranges and sustainable materials. environment or wildlife. that have product ‘families’ as this allows for a Terraced seating more thematic and cohesive palette, helping to ■■ Seating should be able to withstand harsh ■■ Specifiers are encouraged to source from create a stronger sense of place and character. environments relating to both human and local suppliers. climatic influence.

TERRACED ■■ Selections should be resistant to corrosion/ MAINTENANCE Terracing enables additional functionality degradation. ■■ Seating should be monitored regularly for within the topography of the site by adapting ■■ Designs should consider a wide range surface cracking / scaling / splintering / to changes in ground level. of user requirements and comply with flaking / spalling and shrinkage. Inclusive Design Standards, including Terraced seating should be designed to be ■■ Manufacturers’ maintenance requirements providing armrests and backrests at adaptable to the requirements of the space, are to be followed. intermediate points. taking into account the character of the site. Other bespoke seating

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 55 SUMMARY OF SEATING MATERIALS

COST COST SURFACE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) TIMBER ■■ Timber seating is multi-functional ■■ Timber products are ■■ Timber can become worn with Low - Medium Medium and adaptable to a variety of cost-effective and can be time and is liable to splintering settings: urban, parkland or customised and adapted to and staining. (dependent on (dependent on riverside - depending on the style create themes running through off-the-shelf vs. off-the-shelf vs. ■■ More contemporary designs and design. a site. bespoke) bespoke) may appear ‘dated’ with time. ■■ It complements other materials well ■■ Timber does not become ■■ Arm rests and ‘finer’ so is often used as cladding. overly warm in the sun and is components may be more comfortable to sit on. ■■ Timber seating provides a relatively susceptible to damage. warm and tactile surface that is ■■ Timber is relatively light and ■■ Designs produced good for exposed locations. quick to install. internationally can be ■■ It blends well with planting and has ■■ Adaptable and naturalistic. It difficult to source materials a naturalistic aesthetic so works well is an attractive addition to a for maintenance purposes - against soft landscaped spaces. parkland or riverside setting. meaning that furniture can be out of action for extended periods of time.

CONCRETE ■■ Concrete designs can be both ■■ Concrete is generally a robust, ■■ Variance in durability of Medium Low - Medium informal and formal - making their durable and long-lasting concrete depending on the application suitable for a variety of material. design. For maintenance (dependent on (dependent on spaces. reasons it can be better in off-the-shelf vs. off-the-shelf vs. ■■ It can be adapted to a variety the long run to avoid more bespoke) bespoke) ■■ Better suited to more urban of settings and can be designed intricate embellishments. environments or can be used as for informal and formal spaces, linear features within areas of more depending upon the design ■■ Concrete can be cold to industrial character. intent and desired character. sit on and is not especially comfortable unless it is ■■ Timber cladding and other surface ■■ A variety of shapes and forms formed into an ergonomic treatments can be employed can be created to create shape. to ‘soften’ the visual impact of different visual effects. concrete. ■■ Concrete can be liable ■■ Shapes can be stark, rigid and to staining if not treated architectural, or sinuous, soft effectively. and organic. ■■ Long runs require studs to discourage skateboarding.

56 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE OFF-THE-SHELF SEATING

TIMBER PRODUCT 1 ■■ Hardwood horizontal and vertical ■■ This bench is capable of being adapted and STREETLIFE: LONG AND timber slat bench and backrest customised (length, arm rest and backrest LEAN TIMBER BENCH (various lengths of backrest and bench length can all be individually dimensioned or South Park are available). removed completely) - which means that it can be adapted within an environment to provide ■■ Stainless steel arm rests (optional). a varied and less homogeneous collective ■■ Stainless steel comb fixing system. appearance. ■■ This bench is slightly more contemporary and elegant in appearance and would be more appropriate for an urban, streetscape or event space setting. Stainless steel features and contemporary design suit a more architectural and ‘designed’ hard space.

TIMBER PRODUCT 2 ■■ Horizontal timber hardwood slatted ■■ The simplistic and ‘rugged’ solid appearance Canal Park bench and backrest. make this product more suited to less formal areas. ■■ Galvanised stainless steel arm rest. ■■ Can be used in a more naturalistic setting and ■■ Metal fixing system. less heavily ‘designed’ location. ■■ Due to the durable and robust materials - it would be appropriate to use this seating in a more exposed location where it would be able to effectively tolerate the elements.

TIMBER PRODUCT 3 ■■ Horizontal hardwood timber slats. ■■ Use of street furniture in a non-traditional sense, ARC PROMENADE ‘CHAISE’ such as these comfortable loungers can further ■■ Flat galvanised steel brackets. South Park engage people to enjoy public space in different ■■ Concealed metal comb fixing system. ways. ■■ Loungers are suitable for positions in the sun or set within a relaxing natural location - such as a riverside setting, a courtyard or a place to enjoy the view.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 57 OFF-THE-SHELF SEATING (CONTINUED)

EXAMPLE MATERIAL / FINISH APPLICATION

TIMBER PRODUCT 4 ■■ Solid concrete pre-cast base. ■■ Semi-circular modular seating provides for North Park / Here East flexible and adaptable seating options. ■■ Hardwood timber slat cladding envelops the concrete body. ■■ The semi-circular design creates an intimate setting and this style of seating would be ■■ Galvanised stainless steel arm rests appropriate for a space more conducive to and foot supports. interaction and relaxation. ■■ Metal fixing/anchoring system. ■■ Seating with an organic form, can be more inviting than strong and rigid lines. Suited for informal areas or a campus setting where people may stop for a little while. TIMBER PRODUCT 5 ■■ Pre-cast concrete body. ■■ Seating with organic forms can create a more South Park comfortable and contemporary design that is ■■ Hardwood timber slat cladding more conducive to a space where people may envelops the concrete body. want to stay for longer. ■■ Galvanised stainless steel arm rests ■■ Can be set within a square or outside of an event and foot supports. space - slightly away from the main activity. ■■ Contemporary seating more suited to a wide open space or hard streetscape/urban public realm setting. TIMBER PRODUCT 6 ■■ Hardwood transverse modular timber ■■ A flexible and adaptable seating option that can STREETLIFE: ROUGH AND beams and optional timber backrests. be customised to suit the location. READY CURVE BENCHES ■■ Mounted on self-supporting metal ■■ Recommended for edge treatment and where South Park comb fixing system. there are spatial constraints - curved linear nature means it can be readily accommodated ■■ Option stainless steel arm rests. within a variety of settings. ■■ Suitable for urban, parkland or riverside settings or where the landscape design has a degree of curvature that the designer might want to echo.

58 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE TERRACED SEATING

EXAMPLE MATERIAL / FINISH APPLICATION

TIMBER CLAD STEPPED ■■ In-situ concrete steps. ■■ Recommended use for a public urban space. In SEATING proximity to an event space or in an area where ■■ Resin-bonded intermediate level South Park spectators or large crowds are likely to gather. areas. ■■ Potential to incorporate into a play park, ■■ Hardwood timber clad seating edge. allowing parents to overlook and observe their children from an elevated position.

PARK SEATING TERRACES ■■ In-situ concrete substrate. ■■ To be employed in locations where seating backs North Park onto a rising embankment. ■■ Clad with hardwood timber slats to match S1 concourse bench slats. Risers ■■ Naturalistic timber seating lends itself perfectly and bench slats are bespoke. to parkland and riverside settings. ■■ Can be employed by designers as an effective retaining wall for planting areas and the soft landscape and natural timber work in unison in retaining the naturalistic character and setting.

TIMBER SEATING STEPS ■■ In-situ concrete substructure/base. ■■ Naturalistic form of the terracing is suitable South Park for an area where there are fairly sudden level ■■ Horizontal hardwood timber slat changes. By introducing terracing and steps, it cladding. allows for seating and access. ■■ Integrated lighting. ■■ Stepped terraced seating is appropriate for a parkland or riverside setting - set amongst planting. ■■ Designers can adapt terraced areas to feature backrests, making spaces more multi-functional and enclosed or intimate.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 59 TERRACED SEATING (CONTINUED)

EXAMPLE MATERIAL / FINISH APPLICATION

TIMBER AMPHITHEATRE ■■ In-situ concrete substructure/base. ■■ Amphitheatre seating can be useful for an SEATING educational setting or for an event space, ■■ Horizontal hardwood timber slat South Park allowing people to watch and observe cladding. performances. ■■ Stainless steel and reinforced glass ■■ A recommended option for a play park or a handrail/screen. public space where activity and lively activities are anticipated.

STAGGERED CONCRETE ■■ Pre-cast concrete seating wall. ■■ Use of linear stepped seating is effective in SEATING WALL working with the topography of a site. ■■ Hardwood timber slat cladding North Park providing a seating top. ■■ Recommended use for formal or parkland edge treatment, where level changes and traditional walling may not be appropriate. ■■ Linear concrete walls create elegant formal features, suiting a site where the soft landscape works somewhat to soften the starkness and formality of the concrete. SINUOUS TERRACED ■■ Hardwood vertical timber slatted ■■ Sinuous terraced seating can be used as an edge SEATING terrace seating (various lengths of treatment or retaining wall for planted areas. South Park backrest and bench are available). ■■ This seating type can be used at a variety of ■■ In-situ concrete retaining wall and scales and is particularly useful for larger-scale substructure. open spaces. ■■ Can be used in a naturalistic or more urban hardscape setting. Adaptable and natural design lends itself to both settings alike.

60 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE TERRACED SEATING DETAIL

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 61 BESPOKE SEATING

EXAMPLE MATERIAL / FINISH APPLICATION

OLYMPIC WAVE BENCH ■■ Hot-dip galvanised steel supports. ■■ Designed as a bespoke piece of furniture for South Park the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and now ■■ Hardwood timber slat prefab modules. available as an off-the-shelf product. There ■■ Mounted on metal comb fixing system are possibilities for designers to collaborate and anchored to underground bases. with street furniture manufacturers to devise off-the-shelf products reducing costs for future schemes. ■■ Bespoke linear designs with backrests are particularly useful for busier spaces or where a narrow design is required by a designer for the accommodation of wider pedestrian areas.

LINEAR SEATING AREA ■■ Hardwood timber slat backrest and ■■ Linear seating can be employed by designers South Park base. to effectively channelise visitors, useful for the approach to major events venues. ■■ Metal fixing and anchoring system. ■■ Bespoke seating can be employed to form physical barriers between spaces, offering a more informal alternative to standard barriers, creating a less hostile environment.

SUSPENDED ‘SWING’ SEAT ■■ Hardwood timber frame and slats to ■■ Playful furniture creates a sense of fun and helps South Park seat and backrest. to enliven a space. ■■ Pre-cast reinforced concrete base. ■■ Designers can use informal bespoke seating to set the character of a space - the swing here ■■ Metal fixing and suspension cables. implies a relaxed, family-friendly space. ■■ To be phased out. ■■ However this particular model has experienced several issues relating to the moving parts - moving seats are high maintenance and generally not recommended.

62 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE BESPOKE SEATING (CONTINUED)

EXAMPLE MATERIAL / FINISH APPLICATION

SCULPTURAL SEATING ■■ Pre-cast modular concrete bench ■■ Architectural sculpted designs provide landmark AREA assembled in- situ. features within the landscape. ■■ By creating sinuous forms with concrete, the structure helps to soften the stark nature of the materials. ■■ Through using such materials, designers can create both an artistic statement and a functional space for people to gather and relax. ■■ Can be used to provide a focal point and as an effective placemaking device.

INFORMAL CIRCULAR ■■ Hardwood horizontal and vertical ■■ Multi-functional seating can be employed in SEATING AND timber slat cladding. urban and more naturalistic environments. PERFORMANCE AREA ■■ Concealed concrete substructure. ■■ It is important to provide diverse, informal South Park spaces that have dual purposes - i.e. a stage for organised/impromptu street performances or seating areas.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 63 PLAY FURNITURE

PLAY STANDARDS

KEY OBJECTIVES ■■ Seating and tables should be provided to STANDARDS AND GUIDANCE enable parents / carers to sit nearby while Consider the dynamics of play - some facilities children play. All play equipment within the Park is expected can be just as stimulating for children when to receive very high usage. Design and ■■ Informal play is encouraged through the designed as a quiet and contemplative space, maintenance must comply with both Queen use of natural materials such as large not just an active one. Elizabeth Olympic Park Management Plan and stones and rolling topography outside of Always consider users with specific needs RoSPA guidance and inspections. the more formal play spaces. and aim to provide for a range of abilities and All play equipment must comply to British ages. ■■ It is important that designs encourage and European Safety standards. Refer to the natural play and contact with nature. Amenity Areas and Play Spaces section, p50. ■■ Risk taking and challenge is an important element of play and a balance needs to be The Legacy Community Scheme Design Codes MATERIALS struck between safety and fun. should be followed for new play spaces within these areas. ■■ Allow for convenient changes to be made Timber and steel are the preferred materials to the layout not just for maintaining and to be used throughout the Park. There Refer to South and North Park Specification replacing furniture, but so as to be able to should be a limited colour palette to ensure Appendices for off-the-shelf equipment Olympic themed play swap or provide new facilities that keep consistency - primarily this should be the specifications. children interested. natural colour of the material such as timber See also Inclusive Design Standards (IDS 17 – or stone etc. Natural materials also enhance ■■ Play spaces within the Park are not to Inclusive Play, LLDC 2013). learning through smell and touch, such as be fenced off so as to create permeable playing with sand and water. facilities that blend in naturally with their surroundings. ■■ Design play spaces and use equipment that BESPOKE VS. OFF-THE-SHELF will be inclusive for all users. Off-the-shelf equipment is generally preferred ■■ Community consultation and engagement to bespoke, although bespoke elements may is greatly encouraged for the design of any still be considered as statement features in new play spaces. exceptional locations. Bespoke equipment ■■ Provide imaginative play elements for both can add a strong sense of excitement and individual and social play. individuality to the play space. However off-the-shelf products are generally easier to ■■ Create facilities that encourage a range of maintain and replace parts as required. different forms of play including climbing, spinning, swinging, sliding and role play. All at a variety of difficulty and heights above ground.

‘Play Room’ - South Park 2012 Gardens

64 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE PLAY CHARACTER AREAS

SOUTH PARK NORTH PARK CANAL PARK

The South Park consists of two main play North Park play is mainly based around the There is one main play space within the Canal zones, the Play Room and The Water Tumbling Bay play areas. These provide a Park adjacent to Gainsborough Fields and East Labyrinth. range of opportunities for children of all ages Wick. to explore, challenge themselves, play and The Play Room features red safety surfacing Play elements and their materiality should learn, which mirror the successful themes which links a range of equipment, including reflect the industrial nature of the canal, using within the landscape. swings, climbing structures, slides and sand rustic and naturalistic features. and water play. There is also a climbing wall The Tumbling Bay play areas are split into two Play features should utilise the existing rolling located above City Mill River. Swings and seats main spaces, the sand and water area and the topography, embedding equipment within it are located along the arc promenade. pine forest area. to tie in naturally. The Water Labyrinth, located in the ‘Civic Natural play and exploration are encouraged A wild character should be created, with an Room’, is a sinuous line of water jets and for all with planting designed to stimulate the informal layout with bespoke timber features Off-the-shelf swing - South Park fountains of continuously changing force and senses of touch, smell, site and sound. encouraged at key locations. height. Off-the-shelf product use should be minimised All layouts, materials and equipment must It is encouraged to utilise Olympic themed to retain a bespoke feel, however, equipment comply with the Canal Park Design Guide and elements such as on ground thermoplastic / should be sourced where possible that can the Canal and River Trust should be consulted painted graphics representing Olympic events. retain the informal and naturalistic character. on all proposals. Both seating and planting should be used to Grass and wood chip should be used as the frame the play rooms. main surfacing materials. Individual play features and fitness equipment Play features should be visible and open should be strategically positioned outside of in some areas, yet enclosed within dense the formal play spaces to provide incidental planting in others to form a sense of privacy play opportunities. and adventure. Water play - North Park

Feature Play Wall - South Park Tumbling Bay Play Area - North Park Canal Park Naturalistic features - North Park

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 65 BOUNDARY TREATMENTS

FENCING MATERIALS PALETTE

SITE WIDE Throughout the Park, fencing is used as PRODUCT FINISH APPLICATION minimally as possible. There is a consistent Mild steel estate railings Powder coated light North Park - whole park with lockable design of metal parapet that should be used and swing lockable gates grey to match existing gates to all entrances for all raised platforms, bridges and some waterways.

NORTH PARK The North Park is provided with powder coated mild steel railings and gates to create a secure boundary at all times. Gates are to be locked outside of park opening hours. The fencing Metal Parapet Powder coated Park-wide Parapet used for bridges, alignments allow the permitted 24 hour lit 3000mmW x 1400mmH mild steel uprights, water edges and raised areas routes to be managed after dark. Straight and curved galvanised leaner and The ‘North Park Secure Perimeter Design and sections stainless steel rail 1no. bay to include leaner, cycle rail, Access Statement’ (January 2013), sets out the 2no. posts and 70º mesh infill panel, required locations for fencing. fixing rails and galvanized grating as necessary SOUTH PARK There are no boundary railings surrounding the South Park, to allow pedestrian access at Weldmesh security Powder coated dark Located around the ArcelorMittal all times. Weldmesh security fencing is used to fencing. Height and grey to match existing. Orbit. All the fences are planted with protect key locations such as the ArcelorMittal density of mesh to match Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’ or Orbit. existing Boston ivy, intended to act as a screen to the fence CANAL PARK Canal Park and Greenway/Southern loop road barriers or fences require a more rustic approach to fit with the naturalistic setting. Timber post and rope Timber and rope To be used at key locations to stop Non-machined timber constructed using ‘knee rail’ fencing pedestrians accessing planted / grassed traditional rural methods should be employed. Non-machined timber area, as required and dictated by high Rustic Timber Fence constructed using rural visitor pressure or to avoid conflict OTHER FENCING methods Other forms of temporary fencing (chestnut pale, rope and post, Heras or tape) are used to protect new planting, for areas under repair, to restrict car parking, and for safety reasons during major events.

66 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE WALLS POTENTIAL USES

GENERAL WALLING PRINCIPLES SEAT WALLS PCC SEAT WALL Smooth dark grey ■■ Walling may be used not just as a device Use of linear stepped seating is effective in concrete seat wall set to deal with level changes, but can act as a working with the topography of a site. at varying heights for decorative feature, a focal point or usable added interest Linear concrete walls create elegant formal element, such as a seat. features, suiting a site where the soft ■■ In-situ and pre-cast concrete walling is landscape works somewhat to soften the used site wide and creates a consistent starkness and formality of the concrete. PCC LOW WALL / materiality and industrial character EDGING Timber provides more warmth and comfort throughout the Park. Undulating extra-wide as a coping material if a wall is intending for wall used as a dramatic ■■ Bespoke in-situ concrete / timber seat seating. edging feature walls are suitable for use site wide. It is recommended to use a ‘formal’ or There are also a range of off-the-shelf ‘parkland edge’ treatment where level products available such as Streetlife changes and traditional walling are considered ‘RoughandReady Topseats’. GABION RETAINING inappropriate. WALL ■■ Timber is also a suitable material for use as Refer to the terraced seating section for a Crushed rock gabion a cladding or coping. detailed review of seat integrated walling on forming an industrial ■■ Walling can be used as a retaining edge p70. character for soil and planted areas. A suitable geotextile should be used in these RETAINING WALLS situations. IN-SITU CONCRETE ■■ Low walling should be designed to frame ■■ Design of retaining walls and their build WALL spaces. up and foundations must be designed and Utilising topography approved by a qualified structural engineer. to create a viewing ■■ Design, finish, maintenance and platform to the river specifications must comply with the ■■ Where possible it is preferable for soft North and South Park Specifications as landscape to be used to traverse level well as the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park changes as a more cost effective and Management Plan. cheaper solution to hard landscaping. IN-SITU CONCRETE WALL ■■ The high retaining walls adjacent to bridges Clad with timber. throughout the Park use crushed concrete Dynamic form creates gabions with a square welded grid mesh. a impressive terraced focal point

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 67 HANDRAILS AND BALUSTRADES

KEY OBJECTIVES PHOTO PRODUCT FINISH APPLICATION Handrails are to be provided at key locations Central stair handrail Single upright - all Steps and formal ramps throughout the and on bridge parapets in order to provide and cantilevered edge elements stainless steel Park safe access for park users. handrail Two uprights - Bridge H04 stairs and steps adjacent Where possible the park-wide parapet within Galvanised uprights Water Feature Plant Room to have the fencing section is preferable over a heavy with stainless steel rail closed loop handrail with horizontal top duty alternative. and bottom returns nom. 260mm W x 2000mm A consistent material palette of galvanised stainless steel should be provided for all Balustrade guardrail with Powder coated (light Along raised edge adjacent to the elements, unless matching an existing powder handrail grey to match existing) London Aquatics Centre coated finish. mild steel uprights with a cantilevered stainless Handrails must be provided for all steps and steel handrail formal ramps.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

■■ Any drop higher than 500mm must have Bespoke balustrade / Stainless steel Angled bespoke design used for Bridge a balustrade, guardrail or another form of fence with handrail F06 only restraint approved by LLDC. ■■ Handrail design and positioning must comply with all relevant standards and guidance including BS8300, Part M building Regulations and LLDC Inclusive Design Standards. Metal Guard railing Galvanised steel and Generally not to be used unless ■■ Handrails should always be stainless steel. (heavy duty) weldmesh absolutely necessary ■■ Throughout the Park any footpath steeper than 1:21 is a formal ramp and will The park-wide parapet within the therefore require a handrail. Any footpath fencing section is the preferred between a gradient of 1:21 and 1:30 is alternative where possible for continuity defined as a slope. throughout the Park

68 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE PLANTERS

KEY PRINCIPLES

There are a small number of raised planters used throughout the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. These are mostly temporary timber planters within the North Park.

The current timber planters on site are degrading rapidly. No further timber planters should be specified as they are difficult to maintain. The design of the planters were intended to be movable, however, the base has often failed during operations.

Raised planters should only be specified where Canal Park / Here East timber planter Bespoke concrete planter wall Existing timber planters - not to be specified they can provide a secondary usage; such as planters designed to act as a physical restraint in place of bollards. Usage should generally be avoided where possible.

When using planters for trees, species must be carefully selected to ensure they receive sufficient soil volume to enable the tree to thrive. Drainage requirements need to be considered and appropriate for planting.

Raised planters may be acceptable in exceptional circumstances or within specific developments such as Here East. LLDC advice and permission must be sought.

Concrete retaining walls are used in various locations to contain planted / grassed areas. These are encouraged, especially when they can be combined as seating elements. Refer to the Walls section p79.

Stainless steel planters and benches used as physical separation between main concourse and the London Aquatics Centre.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 69 BOLLARDS

STANDARD DESIGNS

PLANNING GUIDANCE REQUIRED STANDARDS

The use of bollards across the Park should be ■■ Security bollards are to be tested to PAS 68 minimised so as to reduce clutter. standards. Installation to comply with PAS 69 standards. Events venues already have an established ■■ Bollards should be at least 650mm in line of bollards and this should be maintained height to ensure adequate visibility. Black as part of ongoing security measures. visibility bands are recommended to enhance visual definition. New residential areas should be designed to minimise the need for bollards to restrict ■■ Bollards must be set a minimum of 450mm vehicle encroachment. from the kerb edge and avoid creating physical pinch-points. In most locations, multi-functional street MATERIALS / FINISH furniture positioned to achieve the same barrier effect as a line of bollards would be ■■ Brushed, satin or bright stainless steel preferable. finishes permitted. DESIGN INTENT / USE OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

There are two main uses for bollards in the ■■ Domed tops can be beneficial in areas Park: with high pedestrian flows as it stops litter being left on the bollard. ■■ Management: to minimise unlawful ■■ Open sections of footways should vehicle parking on footways. To prevent have bollards or other street furniture unauthorised parking, bollards should be positioned at least every 40m so as to spaced at intervals of between 1.3m. restrict hostile vehicle movements. ■■ Security: to provide hostile vehicle mitigation protection through the Park, bollards should be positioned as per BSi PAS69 guidance.

Hostile vehicle mitigation bollards used within the South Park

70 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE MATERIALS PALETTE BOLLARDS

MODEL FINISH APPLICATION MODEL FINISH APPLICATION Standard Brushed or To be applied as standard across parkland Medium Bright To be applied as part of the ‘Ring of Steel’ Satin Stainless routes. level security Stainless Steel for main events areas. Shown with black ‘Zenith’ Range Steel bollard visibility band. by Furnitubes International or equivalent

Typically c115mm diameter

Removable Brushed or Locked access for parkland areas which Automatic Brushed or Remote controlled events access on main Satin Stainless only require intermittent access, such as rising bollard Satin Stainless service vehicle routes. ‘Zenith’ Range Steel for monthly maintenance schedules. Steel by Furnitubes International or equivalent

Mitre top Bright To be applied as standard across new High level Bright For high profile processional route Stainless Steel residential areas. Shown with black security Stainless Steel protection. To be used sparingly due to visibility band. bollard (2m) the high visual impact and associated cost.

To be phased out.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 71 LIGHTING

LIGHTING STRATEGY

Lighting is to be designed as per the E1: Preserved dark landscape; generally unlit ODA Lighting Strategy (2009) and LCS (habitat corridors) Lighting Strategy (2013), complying with the requirements of the Inclusive Design E2: Outer urban low lighting levels Standards (LLDC, 2013), with layouts to be (most of North Park) provided based on an appreciation of: E3: Urban residential middle brightness levels ■■ the character of different areas of the (most of South Park) E2 parkland and neighbourhoods E4: Urban commercial high brightness levels ■■ ensuring a consistent quality of light in (generally not widely used in the Queen E1 each character area Elizabeth Olympic Park). Light pollution is ■■ preventing over lighting of environmentally to be minimised by means of implementing E2 sensitive areas directional, capped lighting units. ■■ the use of appropriate contemporary LIGHTING STANDARDS equipment

■■ creating secure walking environments ■■ All luminaries to be selected to provide sufficient optical performance for the E3/4 Designers are encouraged to adopt these setting, and to limit light pollution and glare. principles when setting out lighting plans E3 with particular consideration for the interface ■■ Accessories such as louvres and filters between new developments and open to control lighting may be positioned as parkland. A warmer colour temperature of required. 2700K is to be used on tertiary streets and ■■ Lighting columns to be positioned as part a more neutral warm colour temperature of of a utility corridor and aligned to wider E3 3000K is to be used on primary and secondary street furniture layout. routes (see Legacy Streets Technical Design Guidance for more details). ■■ Existing lighting equipment is to be E2/3 retained or relocated as appropriate. ENVIRONMENTAL ZONES ■■ Lighting design to comply with the principles set out in Bats and Lighting in The Park is subdivided into lighting zones as the UK (Bat Conservation Trust, 2009). E3 per the ODA Lighting Strategy (2009), guided by standards set out by the Institution of ■■ See also Inclusive Design Standards (IDS 09 Lighting Engineers for Environmental Zones: – Lighting, LLDC 2013).

LCS Lighting Strategy (LLDC, 2012) 72 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE MATERIALS PALETTE - LIGHTING COLUMNS

CONCOURSE AND PATHWAY COLUMNS BESPOKE FEATURE LIGHTING MODEL FINISH APPLICATION MODEL FINISH APPLICATION Medium Galvanised Standard Bespoke Galvanised South Park ■■ A common procurement route is height 6m steel columns column for circular steel columns - Event Civic recommended to ensure coordination concourse painted RAL use across formed painted RAL Room of luminaries, lanterns and additional column - post 9007 concourse ‘Memory 9007 provisions such as CCTV. top area and main Mast’ with ■■ Inclusive design contrasting visibility bands walking routes halo lights and to be provided on all columns at 1.5m micro wind height, 150mm wide; colour: Pearl grey BS turbines - 32m 22B15. (36m with ■■ The 24 hour primary access route through turbine) the North Park is lit with overhead 6m concourse lighting. Low height Galvanised Low level Bespoke Painted South Park - 3m columns steel columns column for Catenary galvanised Arc Promenade ■■ The South Park is lit with additional - with painted RAL riverside paths steel sphere uplighters in the woodlands and across cylindrical 9007 within Queen Minimum the Water Labyrinth. Amenity lighting luminaire Elizabeth 4.8m height is provided across the South Park to Olympic Park light height / encourage evening use. mounted on ■■ Venue lighting is provided during hours of 6.5m columns operation with some additional security lighting.

High height Galvanised Standard Low height Galvanised Non-standard 8m column steel columns column for use 3m narrow steel columns narrow column KEY REFERENCES - with single painted RAL across primary post - for painted RAL with capacity shaft 9007 and secondary spotlight 9007 for spotlights ■■ ODA Lighting Strategy (2009) roads attachments ■■ LCS Lighting Strategy (2013) For use on tertiary streets ■■ Inclusive Design Standards (LLDC, and urban 2013) areas ■■ Legacy Streets Technical Design Guide (2014)

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 73 PUBLIC ART

DESIGN INTENT

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is home to series of carefully commissioned artworks (including ArcelorMittal Orbit) that celebrate both the distinctive character of the immediate area and the wider local context of the Park. These artworks draw on wide- ranging themes including the Park’s industrial heritage, local culture, the waterways and the Olympic and Paralympic legacy and as a collection demonstrate how art can be successfully embedded into large scale developments from the start.

Art in the public realm is encouraged to:

■■ establish and reinforce a distinct character to an area London’s tallest sculpture - Sir Anish Kapoor and Cecil ‘Run’ by Monica Bonvicini, provides a strong association to the Balmond’s ArcelorMittal Orbit attracts upwards of Olympic Games; ■■ animate a space and promote related 200,000 visitors each year activity through events and regular updates Future developments are encouraged to The maintenance for each of the permanent ■■ embrace creative use of meanwhile spaces embed new public art through the following artworks is set out in the Park Management ■■ enable local artists to exhibit their work means: Plan (LLDC, 2017). Refer to the LLDC Arts and and to continue to support a wide network Culture Strategy 2014, Site Wide Public Art ■■ integrating public art into streetscapes of the art community and Cultural Events Strategy (LLDC, 2015) and and public spaces the Art in the Park Field Guide (2015) ■■ engage the local community in educational ■■ appointing artists to design teams activities and promote skills and “Public art is not an art form. It is a knowledge sharing. ■■ involving artists in wayfinding strategies and delivery principle whereby the involvement and activities of artists contribute to the The maintenance for each of the permanent ■■ through Interim Uses identity, understanding, appreciation, and artworks is set out in the Park Management enhancement of public places. This is best Plan (LLDC, 2017). Any future art commissions should include achieved through collaboration with artists a range of artists and organisations who in the conception, design development and Refer to the Site Wide Public Art and Cultural will deliver projects through open, fair and implementation of changes to the built and Events Strategy (LLDC, 2015) for more competitive processes. The Park will not managed environment.” Ixia, national public information. accept unsolicited proposals. art think tank (formerly Public Art Online) Pixel Wall - integrated into South Park Hub By artist and design collective Tomato

74 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE REFUSE AND RECYCLING FACILITIES

LITTER BINS

KEY PRINCIPLES TRIALS

The Park Waste Management Plan sets out The existing prevalent bin type (Metalwork the strategy for removing waste from the 50l capacity) has had issues relating to limited site and treating it locally. The Cleansing capacity and cleansing. and Waste management chapter of the Park Management Plan sets out the approach for Relabelling bins to indicate that all waste ensuring adequate cleansing and inspection goes for recycling is being trialled along with requirements of litter bins. deploying 1100L bins in key locations (14No.)

■■ The Estate Facilities Management EVENTS Contractor manages all operations relating to waste management. During major events (often occurring every week) large bins may be utilised to ■■ Any changes to standard products used accommodate high levels of litter. 1100l across the Park needs to consider the wheelie bins manufactured and tested to ongoing operations efficiency for all EN840 may be deployed in the South Park contractors. as required and should be secured to a LOCATION permanent structure such as fencing or bollards. Stand alone bins are to be provided at park entrances and adjacent to kiosks. RECYCLING

Avoid placing small litter bins on main venue There is an agenda for no waste to go directly walking routes as these will quickly become to landfill by 2030 by increasing recycling and MARKING SHOULD INDICATE overly full. minimising waste production. Between April ALL WASTE IS RECYCLED 2016 and March 2017, 94% of waste from the OFF SITE WITH LLDC DESIGN parkland was recycled or reused as compost. SUSTAINABILITY MESSAGE

Material/colour/finish: Powder coated stainless Bins do not require a separate recycling section steel with automatic key and lock as all recyclable material is sifted from the British/EU Standard: BS EN 840 Parts 1-6: 2004 general waste after collection.

Dog waste disposal to be provided on units at park entrances.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 75 WAYFINDING

VERTICAL SIGNAGE PRIMARY SIGN TYPES

DESIGN INTENT / USE ■■ See also Inclusive Design Standards (IDS 09 PARK-WIDE MAP- LOW LEVEL – Signage, LLDC 2013). BASED TOTEMS STEP FREE ROUTE ■■ Vertical wayfinding signage is to comply ■■ Low level repeater signage is being used as Concrete SIGNAGE with the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park part of a trial for step free route marking. Powder coated steel Wayfinding Strategy (Applied, 2013). Minimised well designed and integrated for ■■ Environmental graphics are encouraged constant visitor enjoyment of the park. as part of boundary treatments and wider architecture designs to provide a navigation ■■ Park totems and fingerposts to be used at aid without the need for additional key decision points. signposts. QUEEN ELIZABETH LOW LEVEL REPEATER ■■ Signs to be positioned so as to maintain ■■ Moveable variable message signs (VMS) OLYMPIC PARK SIGNAGE required footway width standards. may be used in exceptional circumstances BRANDED Wooden post ■■ The location of signposts should be planned during major events. More permanent VMS FINGERPOSTS to enable effective maintenance. solutions are being designed to minimise Powder coated steel the adverse impact of temporary signs. MATERIALS / FINISH ■■ Other signage systems in the local area include Westfield, Victoria Park and Lea ■■ Concrete standard sign for Queen Elizabeth Valley Greenways which use a contrasting Olympic Park. style of fingerposts. Designers should INFORMATION VARIABLE MESSAGE check content and signing strategy to link BOARDS TYPE 1 SIGNS ■■ Vitreous enamel panels and shot peened effectively between systems. Powder coated steel Temporary stainless steel for Legible London.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

■■ Map content will be updated regularly as development plots open up. INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL ■■ All proposed new wayfinding products BOARDS TYPE 2 GRAPHICS should be reviewed by the LLDC Built Powder coated steel Environment Access Panel (BEAP). ■■ Sentence case lettering (capital first letter, then lower case) is recommended as most people, especially people with visual impairment, recognise words by their shape.

76 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE PRODUCT FAMILY 1: OLYMPIC PARK PRODUCT FAMILY 2: LEGIBLE LONDON

DESIGN INTENT / USE DESIGN INTENT / USE OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

■■ Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park branded ■■ Legible London branded totems to be used ■■ There is a preference for Park branded totems to be used on main park walking on primary and secondary streets and not fingerposts within the Queen Elizabeth routes. within parkland areas. Olympic Park boundary area. ■■ Gateway totem to be provided at Park ■■ Vertical wayfinding signage is to comply entrances. with the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Wayfinding Strategy (Applied, 2013 / LLDC, Legible London Product Range ■■ Vertical wayfinding signage is to comply 2017). with the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park All dimensions in millimetres Wayfinding Strategy (Applied, 2013 / LLDC, ■■ Signs to be positioned so as to maintain 2017). required footway width standards.

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P C O S L S T 1 R R 9 A3 Admiral Court B2 Garbutt Place B5 Weighhouse Street W N N 7 1 D Y T T N C O O T N I ’ S T L S O D O 8 D E E L R 34 L M O W O S 2 S G N R O A N B I L Y 7 A R O N E T B N B 0 W T H O TBrown E S E 1 H E M E A R R B S L D D D E A N W A E 43 E S E O T O O E D C E T T ’ R M N H N E A N T Fenwick Embassy of D T B V L E O 9 S Canadian High C Aldburgh Mews Gees Court C3 Welbeck Street N T S M E P U R 34 R B4 B5 S K R K E E O E I R W R I O 5 U O N V T L O T W 5 L B S R A B C O N T B T D B S 18 R Heddon W the United A O B D L E W R T E 1 Commission T L E 48 Handel U L D R Grosvenor H 1 1 E N Hart H I 2 Y E T R L P R S TR 0 E S 3 7 A S 4 R George Street C4 Welbeck Way S 4 P R P P 3 R R O 1 B1 Ashland Place A3 78 ark U 5 O N D D U T F V T 4 1 O Street A E D S States 48 N N G S K House A N F V E T 9 The Westbury H O I 1 O 4 B S & W U E R T T 10 L I E D E D 5 R T O E A Y T E R O E C U E R E Y 1 T H B C U G B H T D K K 2 Square 1 8 DD Gilbert Street C2 Wesley Street N R ’ S R N Aybrook Street 3 B5 E ’ S E a R O C B2 Mayfair S Gardens Museum 5 3 W K S E O E U R A B T T 0 A E 0 G L E 5 reet 1 U R D S E B T S E 5 B S S E 1 R 9 R O O R S E 4 2 M 1 R 9 E E 7 6 2 T W 7 T N C 1 13 Y 5 L E 8 L T D T T E O R E O N Baker Street Green Street C2 Westmorland Street 3 R S R J B R O A3 A5 T O 3 Lancashire O T O a T A R H E T S D R N S A 4 S 43 D T E R 51 E U 1 K 43 N S S C N CK E R E R 62 A E O O T T T T Y E R Embassy of R E M E N O U E T 1 S U G E A R E P E R 2 E N R C O R E Court O mals B O T Savile R 4 L Harley Place C2 Weymouth Street E E O 26 R T C A3 Baker's Mews C3 B R C E T E B S 8 G E E N G T E P the United A 1 O L E D 8 12 E P VI R U U L D E E O 9 T War 1 P R P R 3 S 3 T T X ParkP R O D O States 8 N F 1 Balderton Street Henrietta Place C2 Wheatley Street D morial A 4 0 A5 C5 T 58 D N O I F A 4 0 Row Mariott, E A 1 L B E Claridge’s V M 5 R K T T R E 4 E C U S R 7 C 2 U Y 45 ’ 9 a R R Grosvenor O K R S A B5 Barrett Street B3 Hinde Street C4 Wigmore Place O O Street B T 1 L 8 R Argentine S W S E 5 8 B R 9 M E 1 I 9 E W T W 7 N Square 6 M L O R S J B Habitat K’ 2 R S O T R T G B1 Beaumont Mews B3 Jacob's Well Mews A4 Wigmore Street Embassy O N O S A 4a O E U 1 per Brook S C N T R Street finder O N R B E M E 4 Landmark Ànder A O 5 T E 3 4 E S 1 C 8 E T P O L A 4 9 R R N L 1 1 eet Gate T T O P S P S C1 Beaumont Street B5 James Street C2 Wimpole Mews 3 1 L U Allies S T 7 0 S T E 0 E S E Millennium 1 R W 1 S T LE 0 O E A 6 Gieves & 37 N 1 C Bond LR T R B 6 U S C 2 Sculpture T 4 O D 3 9 A6 B2 E5 D4 C 48 2 P R Y 7 Adelaide Street Denmark Place Kean Street Parker Mews C3 P R T British Dental Association E S 6 O Hotel E S C2 Wimpole Street N 4 L R E Hawkes B3 Bentinck Mews B4 Jason Court S G O E 8 R I N A 5 V C K G H K 6 S 0 A E I 1 B R O 3 V 2 E S a O E E R C 4 T R 7 O G 1 1 1 T A6 B2 E5 D4 K T S P H Street Denmark Street Keeley Street Parker Street R 5 R T Agar Street B3 Durrants Hotel E N 3 E E U E T E K B3 Bentinck Street A2 Kendall Place C2 Woodstock Mews H T R 73 6 Sot P P E 2 Embassy S R R U T R Abercrombie Vigo E h 2 R L D E Indonesian N W S O S R N K A E E E O B2 T T D3 O D E5 A3 The A R S V Andrew Borde Street Drury Lane Kemble Street Phoenix St C2 The Heart Hospital L N 1 E 0 3 B E Street of Italy N L R E 3 4 T Asprey & Fitch ’ O 1 M Bingham Place Kenrick Place C5 Woodstock Street n P A T L T B1 A1 U Embassy S S O G R E T W S Malawi High S D A Roosevelt N E O T E L E T Connaught N N N P R T R U N S I E D4 T ’ S O Steps N O W E L 64 F Arne Street D4 Dryden Street B5 King Street E1 Pied Bull Yard S M T B B1 The Hellenic Centre M D Lumley Street A1 York Street A Memorial Commission 39 M R B5 Binney Street A5 R C O O O E L T A B C1 Bainbridge Street E2 Dunn’s Passage C5 Langley Court B5 Rose Street B1 High Commision of Luxborough Street T R E E D B5 Bird Street B1 B 9 S Canadian High 34 OOK 55 E N B R L B5 Banbury Court C2 Dyott Street B4 Langley Street D6 Russell St The Republic of Maldives E R Grosvenor Commission D T I L B3 Blandford Street B3 Manchester Mews H P A UP 53 S O R 1 T N 4 V I V E T 9 E2 C1 A4 D6 1 O S E Barter Street Dyott Street Leicester Court Russell Street C3 Jurys Clifton Hotel E R E C5 Blenheim Street B3 Manchester Square Landmark Ànder G B Street finder Square 15 Landmark Ànder S O R T 0 ST U S A2 Bateman’s Buildings B3 Earlham Street A4 LitchÀeld St B3 Shaftesbury Avenue B B4 The Mandiville Hotel R 7 Manchester Street L D B4 Bourne Mews A2 8 R E O N A 3 O D B6 C2 E1 Lisson Grove C6 Park Lane A2 Somers Crescent C3 British Dental Association 4 N A4 B4 F5 Admiral Court C1 Cabbell Street E5 George Street C3 C K Embassy of R Bedford Street Earnshaw Street Little Newport St Shelton Street A1 Park Plaza Sherlock British Dental Association E U A2 Broadstone Place B4 Mandeville Place P E T L O C B U B B3 Durrants Hotel the United L A A6 Bedfordbury C3 Endell Street D2 Little Russell Street B4 Shorts Gardens Holmes Hotel A4 Albion Close B2 Cambridge Square E4 Gloucester Place A1 London Mews D6 Park Street B3 Southwick Yard B3 Durrants Hotel 1 3 P Marylebone High Street arkP R A5 Brown Hart Gardens B2 States 48 N A N O 4 T C4 B6 D4 C3 Castlereagh Street Gloucester Place Mews F5 Manchester Square C3 Park West Place A1 Southwick Mews R Shorts Gdns E4 C2 C2 The Heart Hospital 5 Long Acre B4 Albion Mews D3 E Exchange Court U Betterton Street C4 Royal Society of Medicine The Heart Hospital K ’ C 2 C2 Browning Mews B4 Marylebone Lane a R S eet A B T S E R E2 C6 B6 B4 Manchester Street Picton Place Southwick Street B1 The Hellenic Centre M E Bloomsbury Court Exeter Street Lumley Court Slingsby Pl A4 Selfridges B3 Albion Street D2 Cato Street A2 Gloucester Square F5 F6 B1 B1 The Hellenic Centre T W L O R R J B B3 Bulstrode Place C3 Marylebone Mews R S O T N T O S A E U N S O C N R C1 Bloomsbury Street B1 Falconberg Mews D3 Macklin Street E3 Smart’s Place C5 St. Peter’s D1 Chapel Street E6 Granville Place E1 Marylebone Road B3 Porchester Place B1 St Michael’s Street B1 E Archery Close B1 High Commision of M E B4 High Commision of A P S O L B3 Bulstrode Street B2 Marylebone Street T R T P S O L T U T E E2 E 1 W B1 E 7 Millennium A R Bloomsbury Way Falconburg Court B6 Maiden Lane A1 Soho Street A1 University of Westminster E1 Circus Mews F1 Great Central Street F1 Melcombe Place E5 Portman Close B4 Stanhope Place The Republic of Maldives R 3 N B F4 Baker Street The Republic of Maldives T C 2 S T Chapel Place A1 Montagu Row R 48 2 P C5 E O Hotel E N 4 5 E R V 8 D5 B2 A2 C6 Southampton Street C3 Jurys Clifton Hotel 6 O S 30 Bow Street Flitcroft Street Manette Street A3 Wallace Collection F5 Baker’s Mews A3 Clarendon Close D4 Great Cumberland Mews D2 Molyneux Street E5 Portman Square B1 Star Street C3 Jurys Clifton Hotel A2 Chiltern Street B2 Moxon Street GR B4 The Mandiville Hotel D5 Broad Court B5 Floral Street D5 Martlett Court C2 St Giles High Street C4 Wigmore Hall F1 Balcombe Street A3 Clarendon Mews D5 Great Cumberland Place F3 Montagu Mews North E6 Portman Street D4 Stourcliffe Street B4 The Mandiville Hotel C2 Clarke's Mews C5 New Bond Street LEA VALLEY A1 Park Plaza Sherlock A6 Brydges Place A2 Frith Street A6 Mays Court A5 St Martin’s Lane A4 Bayswater Road A3 Clarendon Place D6 Green Street D4 Montagu Mews South C3 Portsea Mews A2 Strathearn Place A1 Park Plaza Sherlock B2 Cramer Street C2 New Cavendish Street Holmes Hotel C2 Bucknall Street E2 Galen Place B3 Mercer St B2 Stacey Street E5 Berkeley Mews D4 Clenston Mews C4 Hampden Gurney Street E4 Montagu Mews West E6 Portman Mews South B1 Sussex Gardens Holmes Hotel A1 Crawford Street A5 North Audley Street Street finder Key C4 Royal Society of Medicine Street finder B6 Bull Inn Court A5 Garrick Street B4 Mercer Street D2 Stedham Place E3 Beverston Mews A3 Connaught Close D1 Harcourt Street E3 Montagu Place C3 Portsea Place E2 Tarrant Place C4 Royal Society of Medicine B3 Cross Keys Close A5 North Row A4 Selfridges C3 Admiral Court A3 Devonshire Mews South A5 Marylebone Lane A3 Vere Street C6 Burleigh Street D1 Gilbert Place B3 Monmouth Street C1 Streatham Street F2 Bickenhall Street C5 Connaught Place E1 Harewood Avenue E3 Montagu Square A1 Praed Mews C2 The Water Gardens A4 Selfridges B5 Davies Street B1 Nottingham Place C3 Admiral Court A3 Devonshire Mews South A5 Marylebone Lane A3 Vere Street Underground station C5 St. Peter’s B1 Aldburgh Mews A4 Devonshire Mews West A5 Marylebone Mews A1 Weighhouse Street E1 Bury Place A2 Goslett Yard A3 Moor St D3 Stukeley Street F4 Blandford Street C4 Connaught Square E1 Harewood Row E4 Montagu Street A2 Praed Street F2 Thornton Place C5 St. Peter’s C2 De Walden Street B1 Nottingham Street B1 Aldburgh Mews A4 Devonshire Mews West A5 Marylebone Mews A1 Weighhouse Street A1 University of Westminster B3 Ashland Place C1 Devonshire Place A5 Marylebone Street A1 Welbeck Street D6 Catherine Street D2 Grape Street D1 Museum Street A1 Sutton Row C2 Brendon Street B3 Connaught Street D2 Harrowby Street D5 New Quebec Street A2 Radnor Mews B3 Titchborne Row A1 University of Westminster WALK C5 Dering Street B1 Oldbury Place B3 Ashland Place C1 Devonshire Place A5 Marylebone Street A1 Welbeck Street A3 D4 C3 A1 National rail station A3 Wallace Collection B5 Aybrook Street A3 Devonshire Place Mews B4 Montagu Row B3 Welbeck Way Caxton Walk Great Queen Street Neal Street SohoSquare F4 Broadstone Place E1 Cosway Street D1 Homer Row B2 Norfolk Crescent A1 Radnor Place D1 Transept Street A3 Wallace Collection C1 Devonshire Mews South A5 Orchard Street B5 Aybrook Street A3 Devonshire Place Mews B4 Montagu Row B3 Welbeck Way A5 B1 C4 Wigmore Hall C4 Baker Street A1 Devonshire Street C4 Moxon Street C4 Wesley Street Cecil Court Great Russell Street C3 Neal’s Yard B3 St. Giles Passage D3 Brown Street C2 Crawford Place D1 Homer Street A1 Norfolk Place B1 Rainsford Street C5 Tyburn Way C4 Wigmore Hall C1 Devonshire Mews West B2 Ossington Buildings C4 Baker Street A1 Devonshire Street C4 Moxon Street C4 Wesley Street Bus stop C2 Baker's Mews A5 Dorset Street C1 New Bond Street A6 Chandos Place A3 Greek Street B3 New Compton Street A5 St. Martin’s Court D4 Brunswick Mews D2 Crawford Street B2 Hyde Park Crescent A1 Norfolk Square D6 Red Place D4 Upper Berkeley Street C1 Devonshire Place A5 Oxford Street C2 Baker's Mews A5 Dorset Street C1 New Bond Street B4 A2 A5 C1 Balderton Street A2 Duke's Mews A5 New Cavendish Street Landmark Ànder Ching Court Greek Street New Row C6 Tavistock Court E3 Bryanston Mews East E2 Crawford Street A3 Hyde Park Gardens A1 Norfolk Square Mews F5 Robert Adam Street F2 Upper Montagu Street C1 Devonshire Place Mews B1 Paddington Street C1 Balderton Street A2 Duke's Mews A5 New Cavendish Street Landmark Ànder B5 A4 A4 C6 Key A5 Barrett Street C5 Duke Street A3 North Audley Street Conduit Court Gt Newport Street Newport Court Tavistock Street D3 Bryanston Mews West C5 Cumberland Gate A3 Hyde Park Garden Mews A4 North Ride F4 Rodmarton Street E2 Virgil Place Key Horseshoe C1 Devonshire Street B1 Paddington Street Gardens A5 Barrett Street C5 Duke Street A3 North Audley Street C3 British Dental Association D1 C5 A4 B4 Newport Place Tower Court C5 Beaumont Mews C5 Dunstable Mews C5 North Row C3 British Dental Association Coptic Street Hanover Place D2 Bryanston Place F1 Dorset Square A3 Hyde Park Square D6 North Row B1 Sale Place E2 Walmer Place A2 Dorset Street B4 Picton Place Underground station C5 Beaumont Mews C5 Dunstable Mews C5 North Row B3 Durrants Hotel A5 Cranbourn Street A1 Hanway Street E3 Newton Street A4 Tower Court C5 Beaumont Street A2 Durweston Mews C4 Nottingham Place B3 Durrants Hotel E3 Bryanston Square F3 Dorset Street A2 Hyde Park Square Mews C3 Nutford Place F2 Salisbury Place D2 Watson’s Mews Underground station B4 Duke's Mews A3 Portman Close C5 Beaumont Street A2 Durweston Mews C4 Nottingham Place C2 The Heart Hospital D5 Crown Court B6 Henrietta Street C4 Nottingham Court B3 Tower Street B5 Bentinck Mews C5 Easley's Mews A4 Nottingham Street C2 The Heart Hospital Bryanston Street F6 Duke Street A4 Hyde Park Street C1 Old Marylebone Road F6 Seymour Mews C3 West Garden Place Bentinck Mews Easley's Mews Nottingham Street B1 The Hellenic Centre D5 B4 Duke Street A4 Portman Square National rail station A2B5 Bentinck Street B5C5 Fitzhardinge Street C4A4 Oldbury Place C4 Cucumber Alley D3 High Holborn C4 Odham’s Walk B2 The Phoenix Garden National rail station Ø 89 post B1 The Hellenic Centre C2 Burwood Place F6 Duke’s Mews C1 Junction Mews D5 Old Quebec Street E3 Seymour Place F6 Wigmore Street C1 Dunstable Mews C3 Queen Anne Street A2 Bentinck Street B5 Fitzhardinge Street C4 Oldbury Place B1 High Commision of A3 Cambridge Circus A5 Hop Gardens C4 Old Brewer’s Yard B4 Upr St Martin’s Lane A2 Bingham Place B1 Garbutt Place A1 Orchard Street B1 High Commision of D6 Dunraven Street B1 Junction Place E6 Orchard Street E5 Seymour Street E3 Wyndham Mews Bridge A1 Durweston Mews A3 Robert Adam Street A2 Bingham Place B1 Garbutt Place A1 Orchard Street The Republic of Maldives C5 James Street A3 Old Compton Street A2 Wedgewood Mews Bus stop A1 Binney Street C1 Gees Court A3 Ossington Buildings The Republic of Maldives C3 Edgware Road B3 Kendal Street B3 Oxford Square D2 Sherwood Court E3 Wyndham Place Bus stop C4 Easley's Mews C5 Sedley Place A1 Binney Street C1 Gees Court A3 Ossington Buildings C3 Jurys Clifton Hotel A2 Orange Yd D6 Wellington Street A5 Bird Street C5 George Street A1 Oxford Street C3 Jurys Clifton Hotel E6 Edwards Mews F4 Kendall Place D6 Oxford Street E1 Shillibeer Place E2 Wyndham Street A3 Fitzhardinge Street A4 Seymour Mews A5 Bird Street C5 George Street A1 Oxford Street B4 The Mandiville Hotel A3 West Street A5 Blandford Street B3 Gilbert Street A1 Paddington Street B4 The Mandiville Hotel E2 Enford Street F2 Knox Street D2 Shouldham Street D4 Wythburn Place A1 Sherlock Mews A5 Blandford Street B3 Gilbert Street A1 Paddington Street A1 Park Plaza Sherlock E5 Wild Court A4 Blenheim Street B4 Green Street B3 Paddington Street Gardens A1 Park Plaza Sherlock F5 Fitzhardinge Street E2 York Street C5 South Molton Street A4 Blenheim Street B4 Green Street B3 Paddington Street Gardens Holmes Hotel E4 Wild Street A5 Bourne Mews B2 Harley Place C4 Picton Place Holmes Hotel C3 Forset Street B3 Spanish Place A5 Bourne Mews B2 Harley Place C4 Picton Place C4 Royal Society of Medicine A6 William Iv Street C4 Broadstone Place C2 Henrietta Place B4 Portman Close C4 Royal Society of Medicine B4 Frederick Close B4 St Christopher's Place C4 Broadstone Place C2 Henrietta Place B4 Portman Close A4 Selfridges D1 Willoughby Street A1 Brown Hart Gardens C4 Hinde Street C1 Portman Square A4 Selfridges B2 St Vincent Street A1 Brown Hart Gardens C4 Hinde Street C1 Portman Square C5 St. Peter’s C5 Browning Mews B4 Jacob's Well Mews A5 Queen Anne Street C5 St. Peter’s B5 Stratford Place C5 Browning Mews B4 Jacob's Well Mews A5 Queen Anne Street A1 University of Westminster C3 Bulstrode Place A4 James Street A4 Robert Adam Street A1 University of Westminster Bulstrode Place James Street Robert Adam Street A3 Wallace Collection B3 Thayer Street C1C3 Bulstrode Street A2A4 Jason Court A3A4 Sedley Place Jason Court Sedley Place C4A3 WigmoreWallace Collection Hall C1 Upper Wimpole Street B4C1 ChapelBulstrode Place Street B3A2 Kendall Place B5A3 Seymour Mews Kendall Place Seymour Mews C4 Wigmore Hall C5 Vere Street B5B4 ChilternChapel Place Street B4B3 Kenrick Place B5 Sherlock Mews Kenrick Place Sherlock Mews B1B5 Clarke'sChiltern MewsStreet B4 Lumley Street B5 South Molton Street Lumley Street South Molton Street Key B5B1 CramerClarke's Street Mews C3B4 Luxborough Street C2B5 Spanish Place Key B5 Cramer Street C3 Luxborough Street C2 Spanish Place B3 Crawford Street A4 Manchester Mews C2 St Christopher's Place Underground station Manchester Mews St Christopher's Place C4B3 CrossCrawford Keys Street Close C1A4 Manchester Square A1C2 St Vincent Street Underground station C4 Cross Keys Close C1 Manchester Square A1 St Vincent Street B3 Davies Street A4 Manchester Street A1 Stratford Place National rail station Manchester Street Stratford Place C5B3 DeDavies Walden Street Street B2A4 Mandeville Place C3A1 Thayer Street National rail station C5 De Walden Street B2 Mandeville Place C3 Thayer Street C1 Dering Street C1 Marylebone High Street A1 Upper Wimpole Street Bus stop C1 Dering Street C1 Marylebone High Street A1 Upper Wimpole Street Bus stop 1 970 Depth of all liths 115 220 350 430 510 665

Waymarker Bollard Minilith A Minilith B Midilith C Monilith D Finger Post Finger Post solar powered Central London Outer London Standard Headline QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 77

Transport for London PRODUCT PLACEMENT MAP

The map opposite shows the placement of existing wayfinding products across the Park, not including LCS zones.

GATEWAY MARKER LEGIBLE LONDON TOTEM TOTEM Concrete ‘Monolith’ Vitreous enamel

QUEEN ELIZABETH MAP BASED

OLYMPIC PARK INFORMATION Car Park Arrival Board Park Entrance Board BRANDED BOARD / BYELAWS Bylaws Board FINGERPOST BOARD Gateway Marker Venue Marker Powder coated steel Powder coated steel Fingerpost Vinyl Map LL fingerpost LL midilith LL minilith VENUE MARKER LL monolith Powder coated steel LLDC Planning Authority Borough boundaries Transport Links East Wick and Sweetwater East Bank Chobham Manor Product placement plan, April 2017

78 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE OTHER SIGNING SYSTEMS SURFACE SIGNAGE

Within the LLDC’s zone of influence a range HERE EAST Surface signage may be considered in SURFACE GRAPHICS of other signage systems are already utilised, Interactive totem exceptional circumstance to supplement the Marking paint including: main vertical signage system. ■■ Here East bespoke interactive signage Painted markings on bound surfaces may be ■■ Westfield shopping centre signage considered on key walking routes, particularly ■■ Canal and River Trust for referencing main venues, in providing Olympic Legacy information or for play. ■■ Department for Transport (DFT) Traffic signs for walking and cycling Contrasting aggregates are harder wearing INSET SURFACE ■■ Legible London (used by the International than surface paint and may be preferred PANEL Quarter London) where a long term signage strategy is Cast copper ■■ Future developments such as UCL East and required. Stratford Waterfront may have their own brand identity. Inset alloy information panels may be considered as part of an arts strategy, but are These signs are designed and maintained by CANAL AND RIVER not part of the park-wide palette due to the the respective managing organisation. TRUST MAP relatively high production and maintenance Information board costs. An uncoordinated range of signage systems KEY REFERENCES can create confusion for users through inconsistent information, naming conventions ■■ Lea River Design Manual and overall strategy. ■■ Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Wayfinding Strategy It is vital that designers consider the signing strategy across the different product types DFT TRAFFIC SIGNS and signing systems so as to maintain a Walking and cycling consistency in journey information. network signage

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 79 CYCLE PARKING

SHEFFIELD STANDS: SHEFFIELD STANDS: CAMDEN M STANDS: TYPE 1 TYPE 2

KEY PRINCIPLES KEY PRINCIPLES KEY PRINCIPLES

All cycle parking to comply with standards set Elongated Sheffield ‘Extra’ stands may be Designed to improve security by providing out in the London Plan Addendum to Chapter utilised where space permits to provide for opportunity to double lock. 6 - cycle parking. larger bicycle types, such as cargo bicycles, recumbent bicycles and trailers, as well as LOCATION Short-stay cycle parking for park visitors to be adapted cycles as used by some disabled recognised as having different requirements people. Canal Park and more remote locations. from that of longer-stay staff and residential parking. LOCATION DESIGN Sheffield Stand Type 1

LOCATION Larger stands should be implemented less ■■ 50mm diameter steel tube frequently than standard sized Sheffield stands, ■■ M shaped to facilitate double locking Stands are primarily to be located outside main generally specifying one extended stand for venues and adjacent to retail areas. every five standard. ■■ Brushed or Satin finished Stainless Steel ■■ Galvanised steel or gray RAL 9007 Secure hub parking to be provided next Where there is demand for a long run of cycle to major employment zones and within stands, the preference is to position all ‘Extra’ residential areas. stands together and close to the anticipated INSTALLATION main trip attractor entrance. This is so that less ■■ Submerged fixing preferred Spacing of stands to be laid out as per TfL able-bodied users can benefit from using this London Cycling Design Standards (2014). cycle parking in the most convenient location Sheffield Stand Type 2 possible. DESIGN DESIGN Sheffield ‘Standard’ Stand Sheffield ‘Extra’ Stand ■■ 50mm diameter steel tube ■■ 50mm diameter steel tube ■■ Brushed or Satin finished Stainless Steel ■■ Crossbar provided for additional rigidity and security ■■ Single bar and cross-bar types may be used acceptable ■■ Brushed or Satin finished Stainless Steel

INSTALLATION INSTALLATION

■■ Submerged fixing preferred ■■ Root fixed equipment preferred. CaMden M Stand

80 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE CYCLE HIRE DOCKING STATIONS

EXISTING PROVISION LEGACY COMMUNITIES SCHEME

The London Cycle Hire Scheme expanded to It is anticipated that there Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in 2016, with 8 will be further roll-out of the docking stations now located around the Park: scheme within the new planning development zones, to achieve ■■ Aquatic Centre - 63 spaces a comparable density of stations to the Phase 2 extension of the ■■ VeloPark - 43 spaces scheme in east London. ■■ Podium at ArcelorMittal Orbit - 39 spaces Locations are to be identified at ■■ Timber Lodge - 35 spaces reserved matters stage. ■■ East Village - 34 spaces All proposed docking stations are to ■■ Copper Box Arena - 33 spaces comply with the standards set out ■■ Here East North - 28 spaces in Transport for London’s Developer Guidance for Santander Cycles The preferred method of installation with each ■■ Here East South - 28 spaces (TfL,2015). docking point having an individual concrete foundation; this allows for continuity of surface There are two further stations within the Each docking station should consist materials. wider LLDC zone of influence: of at least one terminal and should have a minimum of 27 docking ■■ Stratford Station - 28 spaces points. ■■ Monier Road, Hackney Wick - 27 spaces The minimum space requirements for implementing a station are 2m wide by 25m, with a vertical clearance of 2.8m.

Where there is limited depth for foundations, an inset steel plate is permitted.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 81 TEMPORARY AND MOVEABLE FURNITURE

TEMPORARY SPACES EVENTS

MEANWHILE USES

Applicants of meanwhile use leases are Temporary infrastructure associated with encouraged to uphold the LLDC’s commitment major events should be implemented where to design quality in the planning and delivery appropriate, including: of temporary spaces. Access arrangements should be clear and consistent with the wider ■■ Temporary wayfinding signage, with the permanent layout of the Park, with inclusive position and design of wayfinding for design considerations implemented across the pedestrian routes agreed in advance with leased site. LLDC. ■■ Moveable infrastructure such as flagpoles Access requirements for construction and to act as supplementary wayfinding to key maintenance vehicles to any temporary venues, as required. facility are to be discussed with the Park Operations and Venues team prior to ■■ Additional temporary infrastructure implementation. such as cycle parking to be positioned to maintain access requirements and OUTDOOR TEMPORARY SEATING inclusive design standards. Permanent upgrades of cycle parking to be considered Additional outdoor seating may be provided where there is a demonstrable need for upon agreement with LLDC for operators additional facilities. and licensed restaurants, where there is ■■ Protective measures for vulnerable demonstrable value to the pubic realm infrastructure. and amenity of the proposed setting. The license application will specify the location Other protective measures may be requirements of the seating which will required such as the temporary fencing typically require: off of protected habitat areas to minimise disturbance and maintain BAP habitat areas, ■■ a footway clear width of 2m to be and to reduce noise and light pollution maintained at all times. in sensitive areas including the wetlands, waterways and woodlands. ■■ details of the maintenance regime for the outdoor seating to ensure customer safety. ■■ products to comply with European Standard EN 581-2:2015 Outdoor Furniture. ■■ See also Inclusive Design Standards (IDS 59 – Spectator Services (Incl. Temporary Events), LLDC 2013).

82 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE TEMPORARY SIGNAGE TEMPORARY FENCING

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS CROWD CONTROL BARRIERS

■■ All temporary signage should comply ■■ Crowd control barriers may be utilised as with the LLDC’s Venue Branding design part of a Crowd Management Plan. guidelines. ■■ Temporary fencing should be removed ■■ Temporary signage can easily become within 24 hours of an associated event. damaged and all assets should be ■■ Storage to be arranged with venue inspected weekly to ensure that the operators and maintained by EFM team. provision remains legible and structurally sound. ■■ Large totems may be considered for areas within the South Park, where crowding CONSTRUCTION SITE SECURITY FENCING may occur with visitors needing high (HOARDING) level directional signage. Totems are to be positioned at major decision points, ■■ A perimeter fence should be provided ensuring a physical pinch-point is avoided, around all major construction sites to to help manage large crowds safely the use prevent unauthorised access. of Variable Messaging Sign (VMS) should be considered carefully. ■■ Fences are recommended as being a minimum height of 2.4m and structurally stabilised to withstand strong winds. ■■ Flat-sided solid hoardings are suggested to discourage climbing, obstruct views of the site and mitigate against noise and dust. ■■ Branding and marketing material may be used on some hoardings and should be designed to reflect the character of the proposed construction. ■■ Regular inspection of the hoarding is required by the contractor to ensure structural integrity and removal of graffiti as required. ■■ Proposals should refer to the existing planning permission for the LCS and Park area.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 83 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE

DRINKING FOUNTAINS

KEY PRINCIPLES

As part of a park-wide strategy to encourage people to reuse rather than dispose of water bottles, water fountains are being considered for further roll-out across the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Fountains should be accessible to all, with due consideration for wheelchair users.

LOCATION

■■ to be mounted within area of bound surfacing ■■ suggested to be located in areas which have natural surveillance, such as near amenity space, as they are susceptible to vandalism DESIGN

■■ powder coated steel preferred ■■ product shown below: Atlántida drinking fountain

INSTALLATION

■■ to include integrated linear trench drain. ■■ to meet water quality design requirements of Thames Water ■■ WRAS Approved fittings

84 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE FLOATING OTHER WATER EXTERNAL LIFTS PONTOONS FEATURES

The Olympic Legacy Waterways Strategy (2013) Water can be used in a range of ways to External lifts provide a step free arrangement For these reasons, the following guidance identifies the planned use of the watercourses enhance amenity value; from enabling play for people with mobility issues and are should be considered when specifying the use through a managed layout of pontoons, to providing acoustic benefits for relaxation. important for ensuring convenient access of an external lift: moorings and platforms. However bespoke water features demand where there are significant changes in levels. costly maintenance regimes. ■■ A ramp design solution is preferred in most Pontoons should enable a convenient and In Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, external lifts locations and it should be demonstrated accessible pedestrian link between the surface The existing riverside and canal areas offer are provided in exceptional locations where before specifying the use of a lift, that any footpath network and water level. They should distinctive water features without the need for there are significant topographic changes ramp in a particular location would be also fulfil the operational requirements for a additional products. Designers are encouraged (greater than 2m) and where the surrounding unsatisfactory. commercial mooring and, where appropriate, to maximise access and amenity value of these landscape arrangement makes positioning a ■■ All layouts are to conform to the passenger allow for private leisure vessels to moor. areas before considering additional bespoke ramp especially problematic. lift requirements set out in the Inclusive water features within the Park. Design Standards (LLDC, 2012). ■■ Pontoons to be constructed of robust, Direct, graded routes are preferable, to corrosion resistant materials such as ■■ Water features typically require weekly provide non-mechanical access throughout ■■ Capacity requirements and expected galvanised steel for the gangway and plastic checks of functionality and monthly control the Park. A signage system is included on user demand should be considered when for the floating system. pump checks. the Park to identify graded route options for locating and specifying lifts. routes that may not be as direct as desirable. ■■ Where piling is required, the engineer shall ■■ Additional water features may be ■■ Lift failures can often be attributed to loose assess soil conditions to ensure adequate considered where a clear drainage and gravel becoming trapped in the doors. External lifts are not commonly implemented structural strength. maintenance strategy is set out. Unbound surfaces should therefore not be in outdoor environments as they are located directly adjacent to lifts. ■■ The access gangway should have handrails ■■ It should be noted that one of the main expensive to maintain and are prone to being running along its length to comply with attractions for families to the South Park vandalised. ■■ Appendix 13 of the Park Management Plan Inclusive Design Standards. is the Water Labyrinth; a ribbon of 195 sets out the maintenance schedule for jets inset into the bound surface, which existing lifts in the Park. ■■ The walkway is to have a minimum 1.5m are remotely controlled to offer a range of unobstructed width, with no trip hazards. fountain heights. See Park Management ■■ Management regimes will typically be Plan for maintenance requirements. provided by the operator of the pontoon ■■ Tumbling Bay also incorporates creative and should include daily inspections when water play elements, including hand pumps in use. and river channels. Annual full service of water pumps are required. ■■ ‘Swims’ - places for fishing as a community activity.

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PLANTING THEMES

OVERVIEW SOUTH PARK

■■ The landscape and planting design for ■■ The South Park is a much more active Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has been urban space than the North Park, and highly designed and carefully planned, therefore the soft landscape design is despite the naturalistic aesthetic. functional and more decorative - including the 2012 Gardens - a unique element to ■■ The design approach focussed upon the overall park. Despite its naturalistic the creation of rich and varied habitats, appearance, it is the most horticultural and with ecology being the driving force garden-led parkland feature. behind these unique areas and spaces. The Park’s overall character ■■ The 2012 Gardens have separated plants can be broadly defined by referring to into four regional growing zones with the north and the south of the Park distinct aesthetics and each drawing accordingly. upon the ecological character of habitats found in the wild. These climatic zones NORTH PARK are: Europe / North America / Southern Hemisphere / Asia. ■■ The North Park is strategically richer in terms of biodiversity and native ■■ The South Park Plaza contains a planting, with native trees, shrubs and herbaceous ribbon planting design by the perennial meadows, extensive wetland Dutch horticulturist, Piet Oudolf. areas, swales, frog ponds and reed KEY OBJECTIVES: beds, with a variety of different habitats catered for in what is essentially a ■■ To create an ornamental theme. ‘wilder’ more ecological area. ■■ To showcase world flora in the creation of KEY OBJECTIVES: public gardens.

■■ Focussed upon ecological principles. ■■ To provide schemes with allowance for a higher maintenance regime. ■■ Encouraging biodiversity and wildlife. ■■ To create active and passive spaces. ■■ Creation of wetland and woodland. ■■ For schemes requiring low- North Park - Naturalistic planting CANAL PARK maintenance. ■■ Refer to Canal Park Design Guide

88 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE PROPOSED PLANTING DESIGN

KEY OBJECTIVES ■■ Biosecurity is an essential factor in the PROCUREMENT creation or adaptation planting scheme. Designs to be underpinned by ecological The introduction of new planting material ■■ An early procurement strategy is advised, principles as set out in the Biodiversity Action should be carefully considered with as it allows for selecting and securing Plan - creating distinctive and cohesive plant good horticultural hygiene practices, plants in good time so as to ensure stock is communities. quarantining options, especially large tree available in the right quantities and at the stock. right quality and cost . ■■ Planting should be designed for ■■ With urban post-industrial sites it is biodiversity and for attracting wildlife. imperative that the landscape architect’s ■■ Continue showcasing ecological planting, team includes and integrates specialist with a wide variety of plants within urban horticultural, ecological, soil science, river environments and challenge perceptions of and drainage engineering, garden and the familiar and unfamiliar. irrigation design expertise from the offset. ■■ In order to avoid presenting an unkempt ■■ There needs to be a comprehensive appearance, planting designs need maintenance strategy in place that to balance both formal and informal deals with short-term and long-term elements. This can be achieved by ensuring maintenance objectives. that planting matrices allow for year-round ■■ Production of a Biodiversity Action Plan seasonal interest and that colour is an (particularly for large sites) is imperative overriding feature and principle. to successfully driving the landscape and ■■ Having some degree of order within the planting design in and ecological and ‘wild’ can assist in creating a more positive meaningful manner. public perception of the design. Allowing ■■ Engage with local communities to form for blocks of planting or mono-strips volunteer groups involved in taking care in places, contrasted against informal of public spaces, parks and gardens. planting, is an effective way of balancing This helps to bring people together and the ecological design against human encourages people to take pride in their aesthetic concerns. communities and local areas. ■■ Soils designed and maintained to ensure ■■ Plants are to be UK grown and comply with planting thrives. BS 3936: Nursery Stock. South Park - South African planting theme ■■ To be high impact and sustainable regarding maintenance.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 89 NORTH PARK

PLANTING PALETTE

KEY OBJECTIVES PLANTING PALETTE - MEADOWS AND LAWNS

■■ The biodiverse and native nature of the North Park can be seen in the parkland - meadows and fields. Providing colour, texture and valuable natural habitats. Thymus polytrichus - Wild thyme Leucanthemum vulgare - Oxeye daisy Leontodon hispidus - Rough Hawkbit ■■ A mosaic of ecological habitats run along the river corridors and throughout the parkland. There are a variety of woodland, wetland and meadow planting mixes employed across the site - including: meadows and lawns, various types of woodland and wetland. Species are specific to these ecological types and By Mike Pennington By Trish Steel By User:Tigerente it creates a diverse range of habitats to support a variety of flora and fauna. Trifolium pratense - Red clover Deschampsia cespitosa - Tufted Hair Grass Chrysanthemum segetum - Corn Marigold ■■ Hopkins’ Field is a four-acre meadow sown with a species rich mix containing native and nectar-rich species. These mixes are encouraged as they provide biodiversity and can accommodate recreational functions. DESIGN FEATURES By H. Zell By James Lindsey at Ecology of Commanster By User:Tigerente ■■ Indigenous planting predominates. Coreopsis tinctoria - Plains coreopsis Dimorphotheca sinuata - Glandular Cape marigold Centaurea cyanus - Bachelor’s buttons ■■ Naturalistic approach. ■■ Calm visual quality. ■■ Meadows and wild-flowers. ■■ Species typical - trees / shrubs. ■■ Open lawn areas for sitting.

By C.Maylett assumed (based on copyright claims) By Winfried Bruenken (Amrum) By David Wright

90 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE PLANTING PALETTE - WOODLAND

Carex sylvatica - Wood-sedge Carex flacca - Glaucous sedge Vinca minor - Lesser periwinkle Eurybia divaricatus - White wood aster

By Franz Xaver By Stefan.lefnaer By H. Zell By David J. Stang

Convallaria majalis - Lily of the valley Primula veris - Common cowslip Stellaria holostea - Greater stitchwort Osmunda regalis - Royal fern

By H. Zell By Isidre blanc By Rasbak By Radomil

Stachys officinalis - Betony Eupatorium cannabinum - Hemp agrimony Geranium pratense - Meadow cranesbill Origanum vulgare - Bachelor’s buttons

By Aroche assumed (based on copyright claims) By Frank Vincentz By Julie Anne Workman By Isidre blanc

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 91 PLANTING PALETTE - WETLANDS

Phragmites australis - Common reed Lythrum salicaria - Purple loosestrife Carex pendula - Pendulous sedge Glyceria maxima - Reed sweet-grass

By Isidre blanc By I, Manfred Heyde By Kurt Stüber By Rasbak - Own work

Phalaris arundinacea - Reed Canary grass Iris pseudacorus - Yellow iris Potentilla erecta - Erect cinquefoil Ranunculus acris - Meadow buttercup

By Michael Becker By Jörg Hempel By H. Zell By Christian Fischer

Galium palustre - Common marsh bedstraw Filipendula ulmaria - Meadowsweet Lysimachia vulgaris - Garden loosestrife

By Franz Xaver By SEWilco By Udo Schmidt

92 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE SUMMARY OF PLANTING - NORTH PARK

COST COST PLANTING TYPE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) MEADOWS ■■ Can be used at a variety of scales ■■ Plant diversity creates floral ■■ If too naturalistic and wild Medium Low - Medium - although visually most successful interest and attracts a variety in appearance, they can be in large open spaces or adjacent to of fauna. deemed ‘scruffy’ and frowned long linear routes. upon by local communities. ■■ Ephemeral nature - with the ■■ Effective boundary edge planting to right selection of plant species ■■ Long-term management paths or adjacent to hard paving. the meadows can be constantly strategies need to be in place changing and providing year- and a commitment to looking ■■ It is an informal form of planting round seasonal interest. after the space. design - formality can be imposed by strips of mono planting or ■■ Connects people to nature and ■■ They require appropriate rhythmic repetition of plants - creates an urban oasis. site conditions in order to be lending to a tidier, more designed implemented - soil depth, ■■ Highly attractive and leads to appearance. nutrient status etc. the creation of unique and evocative places. ■■ Wild-flower seed is more costly than grass seed. ■■ Relatively low maintenance.

WOODLAND ■■ Generally wilder, quieter areas, and ■■ Provides a variety of valuable ■■ Woodlands can be isolating, Medium Low - Medium locations set aside for nature. habitat types. leaving people more vulnerable to crime. ■■ Used around the perimeters of ■■ The woodland aesthetic is developments or spaces. widely enjoyed by all. ■■ They can also be appealing to those engaging in criminal ■■ Designed on a larger scale, ■■ Provides opportunities for activity or anti-social incorporating public access through recreation. behaviour such as drug taking. designated footpaths. ■■ Environmental benefits - ■■ Initial planting costs can be ■■ Variety of woodland types including tree planting improves air high. wet woodland, pioneer woodland quality, can assist with flood and dry woodland. management and urban ■■ Requires a maintenance cooling. strategy and effective woodland management and ■■ Can be applied at a variety of monitoring. scales.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 93 COST COST PLANTING TYPE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) LAWNS ■■ Provides contrast with wilder areas. ■■ Mown lawns and edges create ■■ Can require additional Medium Medium the sense of a ‘maintained’ maintenance to maintain ■■ Appropriate for busier / open areas landscape and this is a useful good coverage and keep at an where people are likely to stop for a measure when placed adjacent acceptable length. picnic / recreation or relaxation. to wilder or more naturalistic ■■ Generally single species swales ■■ Lawns are useful for passive planting, as it can help to reduce biodiversity compared recreation. foster a more positive public to other seed mixes. perception. ■■ Species rich lawns should be used to meet BAP targets (such as on ■■ An important feature for multi- Hopkins’ Field). functional green spaces. ■■ For more formal areas. ■■ Lawns specification should consider idensify of use WETLAND ■■ Implemented where there are ■■ Provide people with contact to ■■ Careful management is Medium - High Low - Medium drainage issues. nature and opportunities for required to control the recreation. increased risk of colonisation ■■ Suitable for a variety of different by invasive non-native species. locations including brownfield sites ■■ Can provide complex urban and urban sites (depending upon biodiverse ecosystems. ■■ The naturalistic and ‘wild’ site conditions - e.g. surrounding appearance can lead to a ■■ Assists with flood management land use, hydrological and ecological negative public perception and with the correct plant connectivity to similar habitats). - which in turn gives rise to species can work as a anti-social behaviour, litter ■■ Wetlands work best when located phytoremediation measure. and pollution. near or next to an existing or ■■ Opportunities to educate remnant area of the same type. ■■ Poor water quality can lead to local communities and involve eutrophication and excessive ■■ Part of Sustainable Urban Drainage them in the decision-making algae growth. Systems (SUDS). process, as well as forming volunteer groups for long-term ■■ A full system (SUDS) is more management. successful rather than pipe plus pond solutions.

94 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE SOUTH PARK

PLANTING PALETTE

SOUTH PARK PLANTING PALETTE - 2012 GARDENS: EUROPE

■■ The 2012 Gardens pay tribute to Britain’s horticultural history and to exploration, trade and plant collecting in an updated Campanula lactiflora - Milky bellflower Achnatherum calamagrostis - Spear grass Euphorbia palustris - Marsh spurge ‘Pritchard’s variety’ and contemporary manner. ■■ The gardens feature 70,000 plants from 250 different species across the world. We will explore each of the four climatic zones in turn. ■■ The gardens are different to traditional gardens and are planted entirely randomly and in a way that is more in-keeping By Daderot By Karelj By Franz Xaver with natural habitats found in the wild. Groupings and colours change throughout Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Gold Veil’ - Tufted hair grass Centaurea dealbata ‘Steenbergii’ - Mealy centaury Cephalaria gigantea - Giant Scabious ‘Gold Veil’ ‘Steenbergii’ the year.

DESIGN FEATURES

■■ Herbaceous planting. ■■ Children’s play. ■■ Slightly experimental approach to ecological plantings. By Franz Xaver By David J. Stang By Dominicus Johannes Bergsma

Geranium sylvaticum ‘Mayflower’ - Wood cranesbill Leucanthemum vulgare - Oxeye daisy Leucanthemum x superbum ‘T.E. Killin’ - Shasta daisy EUROPE

■■ This climatic zone is focussed on the planting of the European hay meadows. Overall it has the softest character and ambience of the four zones - with transparent grasses and intense bursts of colour creating a billowing effect. By Teemu Mäki By Trish Steel By Jamain

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 95 Lythrum virgatum ‘Dropmore purple’ – Loosestrife Lychnis chalcedonica - Maltese cross Lythrum salicaria - Purple loosestrife ‘Dropmore purple’ Molinia caerulea ‘Moorhexe’ - Purple moor grass ‘Moorhexe’

By Wouter Hagens By I, Manfred Heyde By Franz Xaver By Elke Freese

Sanguisorba officinalis - Great burnet Succisa pratensis - Devil’s bit scabious Telekia speciosa - Buphthalmum speciosum Trollius europaeus – Globeflower

By Karelj By Hajotthu By Hardyplants By Isidre blanc

96 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE SOUTH PARK PLANTING PALETTE - 2012 GARDENS: NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

■■ This climatic zone is focussed on the Allium ‘Summer Beauty’ - German garlic Andropogon gerardii - Big bluestem Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly weed planting of the North American prairies. Plant collecting from North America was at its height in the 1800s and these plants are still a key component for summer flower colour in British gardens today. ■■ The planting is soft and the grasses have an airy quality, combining effortlessly with echnicaeas and other scrambling flowers. The colour palette consists of purples, By Adamantios By Matt Lavin By User:SB_Johnny hot pinks, pale pinks and intense yellows. Creating a blur of floating colour in space. Aster azureus - Sky-blue aster Eurybia divaricartus - White wood aster Verbena hastata ‘Rosea’ - Pink vervain The bright colour scheme helps to engage people with the unfamiliar and feel moved by the collections. ■■ Provides good summer and autumn colour and interest.

By USchick By David J. Stang By Dominicus Johannes Bergsma

Aster oblongifolius - Aromatic aster Callirhoe bushii - Bush’s poppy mallow Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ - Coreopsis threadleaf

By David J. Stang By peganum By Tortie tude

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 97 Echinacea purpurea ‘Kim’s knee-high’ - Coneflower Echincaea pallida - Pale coneflower Echinacea paradoxa - Bush’s coneflower Sporobulus heterolepsis - Northern dropseed ‘Kim’s knee-high’

By Llez By Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) By Daderot By David J. Stang

Parthenium integrifolium - Wild quinine Eremurus ‘Shelford hybrids’ - Foxtail lilies Eryngium yuccifolium - Button snake-root Geum triflorum – Prairie smoke

By SEWilco By Traumrune By Kurt Stüber By Walter Siegmund

Gillenia trifoliata – Bowman’s root Heuchera villosa – Maple-leaf alumroot Liatris aspera – rough blazing star Oenothera macrocarpa – Evening primrose

By A. Barra By Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) From the Great Lakes Image Collection By Tangopaso

98 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE Echinaea purpurea ‘Rubinstern’ - coneflower Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy metal’ - Switchgrass rubystar ‘Heavy metal’ Penstemon barbatus - golden beard penstemon Phlox divaricata - Wild blue phlox

By David J. Stang By David J. Stang By Хомелка

Polemonium reptans - Jacob’s ladder Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii - Deam’s coneflower Rudbeckia maxima - Great coneflower Ruellia humilis - Wild petunia

By C T Johansson By Krzysztof Ziarnek By David J. Stang By IveGoneAway

Schizachyrium scoparium - Little bluestem Solidago caesia - Wreath goldenrod

By Chris Light By Chris Light

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 99 SOUTH PARK PLANTING PALETTE - 2012 GARDENS: SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE Berkheya purpurea - Purple berkheya Eucomis bicolor - Pineapple lily Agapanthus inapertus - African lily

■■ This climatic zone is inspired by South Africa’s Drakensburg range. The flora from this region is dramatic in both colour and form. ■■ The planting comprises of low tussocky grasses, strong leafless stems with daisies,

thistles and tubular kniphofias. Collectively By I, Epibase By Jean-Jacques By Andrew Massyn the most exotic looking planting zone of the gardens. Carex testacea - Orange New Zealand sedge Chondropetalum tectorum - Cape thatching reed Diascia spp. – Twinspurs ■■ This mix is the most exuberant, colourful and exotic in appearance.

By chuck b. By Andrew massyn By © El Grafo

Dierama pulcherrimum - Angel’s fishing rods Eragrostis curvula - Love grass Galtonia candicans - Galtonia

By Jim Linwood By Daderot By Keith Edkins

100 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE Watsonia pillansii - Bugle lily Gladiolus papilio ‘Ruby’ - Autumn gladiolus Haplocarpha scaposa - False gerbera Helichrysum aureum - Everlasting golden strawflower

By Andrew massyn By peganum By Dick Culbert By JMK

Kniphofia rooperi - Red-hot poker Kniphofia thomsonii - Torch lily Kniphofia triangularis ‘Cameron’ - Red-hot poker Kniphofia uvaria - Red-hot poker

By Raffi Kojian By Claude Humbert By Michael Wolf By KENPEI

Themeda triandra - Red grass Tritonia disticha - Blazing star

By Dalgial By Daderot

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 101 SOUTH PARK PLANTING PALETTE - 2012 GARDENS: ASIA

ASIA

Calamagrostis brachytricha - Korean feather reed ■■ This climatic zone is inspired by the Anemone hupehensis - Japanese anemone Hakonechloa macra - Golden Japanese forest grass grass structure and foliage of the perennials and herbaceous plants of the edgelands of Asian woodlands and forests. ■■ The planting is calm, lush and leafy in nature. With a subtle and subdued colour palette focussed on greens, pale pinks, whites, pastels and inky purples. The mix relies on relatively few species. By Kuruman By David J. Stang By AfroBrazilian: Aleksandrs Balodis ■■ This mix was particularly successful in Anemone × hybrida ‘Königin Charlotte’ - Japanese terms of overall ground coverage and anemone Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ - Windflower Anemone x hybrida ‘Prinz Heinrich’ - Windflower colour.

By Nadiatalent By Patrick Heusser By Nadiatalent Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ - Feather Anemone x hybrida ‘September Charm’ - Thalictrum delavayi ‘Album’ - Mountain rue reed grass Windflower ‘September Charm’

By peganum By David J. Stang By peganum

102 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE Lilium speciosum var. rubrum - Red Japanese Hosta spp. - Plantain lily Iris chrysographes ‘Black Knight’- Black knight iris show lily Lilium tigrinum - Sweet surrender tiger lily

By Nova By Peganum By Dmitriy Konstantinov By David J. Stang

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’ - Maiden grass Sanguisorba tenuifolia - Japanese Burnet’ Narcissus ‘Thalia’ - Triandrus daffodil Persicaria amplexicaulis - Red bistort

By I, KENPEI By Krzystof Ziarnek By David J. Stang By Forestowlet

Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’

By J.C. Raulston

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 103 SOUTH PLAZA PLANTING PALETTE - HERBACEOUS RIBBON DESIGN

HERBACEOUS RIBBON PLANTING Echinops ‘Taplow Blue’ - Globe Thistle Eupatorium purpureum - Grass root Bupleurum spp. - Shrubby hare’s ear In conjunction with James Corner Field Operations, Piet Oudolf designed a herbaceous garden within the South Plaza.

Piet is renowned for his naturalistic approach to planting and his designs are underpinned by robust perennials and grasses that he has grown and analysed By Mike Peel By H. Zell By Convallaria majalis in his own garden - planting things together in the right communities to Origanum spp. - Oregano Crambe cordifolia - Flowering sea kale Achillea spp. - Common yarrow ensure they grow successfully together.

DESIGN ■■ Focussed upon tried and tested groupings of plants. ■■ Characterised by seasonal changes. ■■ Plants are chosen for their year-round interest - including winter forms. By Ivar Leidus By Rasbak By Yerpo ■■ Naturalistic design. Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’ Veronica spp. - Speedwell Monarda spp. - Bergamot ■■ Thematic - use of repetition throughout the borders. ■■ Sinuous design linking the event rooms of the Pleasure Gardens. ■■ Grasses and perennials are used in easily maintainable groupings.

By J.C. Raulston By Walter Siegmund By NellsWiki

104 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE SUMMARY OF PLANTING - SOUTH PARK

COST COST PLANTING TYPE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) 2012 GARDENS ■■ Suitable for more public locations. ■■ Striking and engaging planting ■■ There can be a negative public Medium Low - Medium designs - creating unique perception if designed in a ■■ Showcase planting can be used on spaces and helping to defining way that is too ‘naturalistic’, a smaller or larger scale depending the character of a space. leading to anti-social upon spatial constraints and behaviour or poor treatment the overall effect wanting to be ■■ Different ecological planting of the site. achieved. communities can be created. ■■ Will require an ongoing ■■ Can be used in parkland settings or ■■ Provides people with access maintenance regime to ensure within more urban locations with a to natural environments the continued success of the higher footfall. - although not explicitly planting. quantifiable, this can have a ■■ Varied application - the degree of beneficial impact upon the well ■■ Plants must be carefully formality and informality can be being of visitors to such sites. selected and when opting for played around with through plant non-natives, great care must usage. ■■ Aesthetic and biodiverse - be taken to ensure that these attracting a variety of different ■■ Possible to reinstate planting species are not invasive and fauna. habitats and communities specific likely to cause damage further to the site and location. ■■ Potential to preserve and afield. enhance local species and ■■ Suitability is dependent upon populations. the condition of the site, its ■■ Potential to engage local location, soil and surrounding communities to form volunteer habitats. groups to aid in caring and ■■ Some sites may already managing for the site. contain species listed under ■■ Creates an interest in protective legislation and it is horticulture and people may be up to the manager of the site inspired to grow similar plants to ensure that these species in their own gardens. are protected from harm - including the introduction of species that may out compete those already present.

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COST COST PLANTING TYPE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) HERBACEOUS RIBBON PLANTING ■■ For a showcase location - where ■■ Plant groupings have ■■ Seasonal interest could be Medium Low - Medium public interest is likely to be high. maintenance borne in mind longer - perhaps further and it is much more easily addition of longer flowering ■■ Adjacent to public realm or next to managed than the 2012 perennials could aid in busier spaces with high footfall. Gardens due to this logic. achieving this outcome. ■■ Can also be a standalone location - ■■ A tourist attraction in its own ■■ Needs expert maintenance where people visit an area to simply right. and photography guidance for admire the park /open space. staff to maintain. ■■ Creates a soft design full ■■ Can make an effective backdrop for of complex colours and ■■ Tendency for some of the mown lawn/large grassed areas. architectural forms. larger blocks of species such ■■ Sinuous design that can break up as monarda to spread too ■■ Uses long-lived clump forming the uniformity of an area through much, but overall these tie perennials that do not tend to the application of careful repetition in with the larger clumps of spread around or aggressively and contrast of planting species. grasses. root or seed and as such retain their distinct mono-species ■■ Requires some maintenance groupings - this helps to lower and monitoring of the design the overall maintenance to ensure long-term success. requirements through clever combinations.

FANTASTICOLOGY ■■ A free draining and dry soil ■■ Inexpensive to install and ■■ See meadows Low Low conditions, hot and dry sloped maintain ■■ Needs expert design location ■■ Dramatic and unique (largest implementation ■■ High impact and low maintenance colour divided meadow in the UK) ■■ High biodiversity value due to nectar sources ■■ Link to heritage ■■ Long seasonal interest in terms of ■■ Biodiverse colour, flowers and seed heads ■■ Seasonal interest throughout the year © NIGEL DUNNETT

106 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

KEY REQUIREMENTS DESIGN

■■ In order to ensure the long-term success ■■ Planting soils and landscapes are living and of a planting area, resources and skills are dynamic and require reinvigoration and allocated or factored into the maintenance tending to - for example more competitive process from the outset. plants are likely to take over (grasses, competitive perennials) such natural ■■ A comprehensive landscape management competition needs to be managed. Soil and maintenance plan was produced design, plant selection, and maintenance during the design phase. This plan is plan manages this. adaptable and tailored to the site as it matures and develops over time. ■■ Generally, ecological planting schemes based on plant communities are designed ■■ If an area is not maintained, eventually to be reduce maintenance. the landscape will look uncared for and could adversely impact on the public’s ■■ Planting densities are often high, with 2 perception of the site. 12 plants / m in some locations, which reduces weeding requirements. ■■ Without appropriate human intervention, competition and single-species dominance ■■ Soil design and maintenance is an is likely to eventually arise. important aspect of the success of the planting design. ■■ Engagement of local communities and volunteer groups, has been a successful method in bringing people together and ensuring additional resources are employed towards maintaining the site. ■■ Plant selection takes into consideration the eventual heights/spreads, relative vigorousness of plants. ■■ Grass selection should focus upon tussocky grasses to avoid a ‘suffocating’ carpeting effect. Use of low-fertility soil has helped South Park - North American planting theme in preventing this swamping of adjacent plants.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 107 TREES

STREET TREE PLANTING STRATEGY

OVERVIEW FORMAL ■■ Preference for species native to the Lea Valley. A comprehensive tree planting strategy was Formal tree planting refers to linear planting ■■ Arrange in groups to promote informal, employed across Queen Elizabeth Olympic alongside footpaths or spectator lawns and naturalistic character. Park, with more than 6,000 trees being is generally located along north-south streets planted. through the Park and across public open ■■ Informal planting is more suited to the spaces adjacent to venues. creation of habitat areas - such as the Tree planting provides numerous benefits: creation of varying types of woodland. aesthetically it gives the parkland structure, ■■ Utilise tree species typical of hard ■■ Trees can be of varying sizes and it may be identity, seasonality, enhanced biodiversity surfaced urban streets and make root more appropriate to use smaller specimens and also provides shade. Trees also provide zone conditions reasonable for trees to in less formal settings, which can also be a numerous environmental benefits relating reach full potential. cost effective approach. to flood management, urban cooling, ■■ Trees to be single stemmed. remediation and air quality. ■■ Planted individually and with equal The approach to tree planting within the Park spacing. can be broadly defined as being informal and ■■ Use high and wide canopy species such formal. as London Plane trees. Trees can be more ornamental in appearance and can be Trees in landscape design considerations feature trees, utilising different techniques relating to significant growing medium, such as pleaching or espalier for effect. compaction issues, drainage, irrigation and porosity. ■■ The use of mature and specimen trees from the outset helps to create a more Tree species diversity is important for established and mature feel to a location, resilience to pests and climate change. but should be balanced with successful establishment in harsh conditions of the Biosecurity when sourcing and nursing plant Park. material is crucial for sustainability of tree stock within the Park and regionally. INFORMAL

Tree pit design is key to the success of the Informal tree planting is generally located on tree. east-west streets leading to areas of parkland Location: North Park - Formal road planting and the waterways.

■■ Generally multi-stemmed specimens to For ref see : Trees in Hard Landscape (TDAG; be used. 2014) and SuDs Guidance

108 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE EXISTING TREES

TREE PRESERVATION KEY OBJECTIVES

The following conditions apply: Arboricultural and ecological surveys will assist in determining the health and value Protection and retention of tree and habitats of the existing trees and help to guide the – condition LTD.1.8 (Protection of trees and proposed tree strategy to suit the existing habitats) of the Olympic, Paralympic and requirements - looking at the type(s) of Legacy Transformation Planning Permissions habitat that are already in existence and (07/90010/OUMODA) requires specific trees also to determine which species are thriving to be maintained and safeguarded across the on site, so as to help determine successful Park. species selection.

Condition LTD. 1.9 (Replacement of Trees) It is advised that designs seek to work by describes that for any existing tree removed integrating into the existing landscape and or damaged during construction, the tree is to ensuring that there is adequate distance be replaced as part of the scheme. between existing trees and built structures.

All existing trees have a unique reference Existing trees should be protected in number recorded in the Park Tree Matrix. This accordance with BS 5837:2012 Trees management system includes information on in relation to design, demolition and species and stem girth at the time of planting, construction recommendations. and should be updated to include all new tree planting. The unique reference number is used to track the health and rigour of the tree, maintenance and risk management.

North Park - Existing and proposed trees are successfully combined

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 109 SUMMARY OF TREE PLANTING WITHIN QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK

COST COST TREE PLANTING TYPE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) FORMAL ■■ In public areas, along avenues, key ■■ Formal planting creates ■■ Costly to acquire and replace Medium-High Medium routes or in hard landscaped or well- structure and provides a sense semi-mature trees. maintained spaces. of maturity. ■■ Can create a forced appearance ■■ Appropriate for where a maintained ■■ Use of semi-mature trees can that does not look natural and appearance is vital to the overall effect create an established effect and therefore may appear slightly at and character of a space. help to finalise a scheme. odds within the landscape. ■■ Linear mono-species or similar habit ■■ Tree plantings create order and ■■ Usually more intensive to species planted at even spacings. a tidy appearance - people tend consistently maintain the to respond more positively to a appearance of a formal tree - ■■ Predominantly clear-stem standard managed landscape. pollarding, pruning etc. specimens. ■■ Tree pits can be constrained ■■ Avoid monocultures for long-term leading to loss of rigour in trees. planting. ■■ Installation of large tree stock can cause establishment problems due to shock. INFORMAL ■■ Can be used effectively in informal ■■ Suitable for a natural setting. ■■ Smaller specimens may be more Low-Medium Low-Medium ornamental planting areas. susceptible to damage in their ■■ Can be more cost effective to younger years. ■■ They are particularly useful for use smaller specimens. wilder areas - where a rugged, more ■■ A more naturalistic appearance ■■ Less maintenance is required to natural appearance is required/more can lead to a negative public maintain the appearance of an appropriate. perception and increase in informal tree. negative behaviour. ■■ Trees are often smaller specimens or ■■ Can be associated or placed multi-stemmed. concidering. ■■ Clumps.

EXISTING ■■ Providing the existing trees are in ■■ Existing habitat and ecological ■■ Surveys determine and monitor No cost Low good health - they form a vital and benefits. tree health. valuable part of the landscape. ■■ They are often mature features ■■ Will also require protection ■■ Designs should be tailored to fit within the landscape and during construction works. around valuable existing features. provide form and structure.

110 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE TREE PIT DESIGN

OVERVIEW ■■ Irrigation must be factored into the design (as per the Park - whereby an irrigation The success of tree planting is down to the system has been installed for use during design of the tree pit, it is important that the establishment period) and is a key the tree pit is designed to suit the size and component in the design to ensure that species of the specific tree to be planted and new trees receive enough water and that a one-size fits all approach is avoided. nutrients. Footpaths can be profiled to It is important that the right tree is used fall towards tree trenches maximising for the right space and that spatial, light availability of water for trees. and soil structure constraints are taken into ■■ Monitoring of soil moisture at depth consideration when selecting appropriate in the tree pits is vital in all waterings trees. undertaken.

It is also imperative that appropriate drainage ■■ Tree pit design should include a means of measures are employed to avoid anaerobic allowing air supply below ground. conditions and flooding of tree pits. ■■ Trees need to be supported - either above ground or underground. Staking and tying KEY OBJECTIVES requires more maintenance than the underground anchoring systems and leads ■■ Tree pits need to be designed taking into visual differ and potential damage of the account the available root space and the tree, especially in windy conditions. minimum required soil volume to ensure the success of that tree. ■■ A trial pit should be undertaken to establish the quality of the topsoil, any ■■ If trees are to be planted in hard surfaced drainage issues and the presence of any areas then practical considerations need underground services. to be borne in mind - such as permeable paving or proprietary gravel and the use of ■■ An impenetrable root barrier should be structural soil modules. provided where there is concern that adjacent services might be affected. ■■ New plantings in hard surfaces required drainage to a sump or piped away, to ■■ Stakeholder engagement may be required ensure tree pits do not hold excessive with utility companies in order to mitigate against any perceived risks. moisture and air is available for the roots. South Park - Tree in a hard landscaped setting with porous CEDEC proprietary gravel ■■ Root management may need to be ■■ Tree pits should be linked in trenches or to employed in relation to paved surrounds or adjacent planting area. utilities nearby.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 111 MAINTENANCE

KEY REQUIREMENTS ■■ In the establishment period trees may need to be fertilized particularly in area In order to ensure the success of new tree where leaf litter can not add nutrients to planting an effective maintenance strategy the soil. needs to be in place. ■■ Monitoring is required to check for pests and diseases. NEW TREES ■■ Underground guying is preferred to staking ■■ Newly planted trees need watering for up and tree guards on the Park due to the to 10 years and at the beginning of the associated maintenance and monitoring growing season and regularly throughout requirements, and aesthetics. the summer. ■■ New trees will need weeding and mulching so as to prevent competition for water and nutrients. ■■ Trees should be protected from external forces - such as dogs, mowers, strimmers and vandalism. ■■ Extra watering is required during dry weather or periods of drought and these occurrences should be factored into the maintenance plan. ■■ The larger the tree is when it is planted, the more after-care it will require. ■■ Bare-rooted trees need more after-care than container grown trees because many of their roots are lost during lifting and transportation. ■■ Trees require monitoring - look out for symptoms of drought (unusually small North Park - Formal tree planting leaves, few leaves, yellow/brown leaves, dropping or brittle leaves, blistered or cracking bark).

112 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE SOIL AND EARTHWORKS

INSTALLATION OF NEW PLANTING

SOIL TESTING ■■ Chemical analysis is advised - despite the high initial cost, it is better to employ this It is important to know what soil conditions method from the outset rather than later and potential hazards are present prior to on when problems may arise. developing a space. ■■ Through quantifying soil nutrient levels through laboratory analysis - prescriptive Once the condition of soil is known, then application nutrients through mineral appropriate treatment can be applied in order fertiliser application or soil amendments to achieve the best end result for sustainable such as composts can be employed. greenspaces. ■■ It is important to have a suitably qualified Soil maintenance has taken place on Queen experienced practitioner (soil expert) to Elizabeth Olympic Park due to the former provide a professional interpretation of industrial use of the site, with contaminated results and to provide a key role in the soil cleaned and re-purposed. Cleaned soils design process to ensure sustainable are normally 600mm - 1000mm depths in establishment of vegetation. the Park. ■■ Soil testing can also determine and quantify important hazards. Soil Many soils have been manufactured for a contaminants can pose a significant threat purpose such as structural soils for areas to life. under tarmac or low nutrient mixes for meadow areas. ■■ Parameters that should be tested for horticulture include: texture, density, OVERVIEW stoniness, pH, electrical conductivity, nutrients, organic matter content and Soil quality is vital for any successful planting carbon/nitrogen ratio. scheme. Soil and plant selection work hand in hand have a significant impact on the establisment and maintemance. Soil can be imported, manufactured, existing or enhanced existing. Soil handling is also very important to maintain or create good soil structure biological function. South Park - Soil remediation has led to the flourishing of a number of ecological communities

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 113 LANDSCAPE SOIL QUALITY

OVERVIEW

Soils are vital to the success of landscape To inform management, the subsoil ■■ Subsoil used for soft landscape areas and planting design. They control the quality monitoring is ongoing to assess areas with to be in accordance with BS 8601:2013 and quantity of water flow, store carbon depleted nutrient levels and understand Specification for subsoil and requirements. localised drought issues. and support valuable habitats and species. All soils on the Park have been manufactured Soils also serve as an important part of for their location and purpose. many contamination remediation strategies, Refer to DEFRA’s Soil Strategy, which details the role of urban greenspace in the protection including that on the Park, as they form the Refer to Defra’s Construction Code of of soils in the built environment. ‘Clean Cover System’ over contaminated Practice for the Sustainable Use of Soils on ground. KEY OBJECTIVES Construction Sites (2009) for guidance on the handling, management and preparation of Soils need to be appropriate for their specific soils for landscape. function, the environmental conditions ■■ Soils should be selected and specified (climate, shade, exposure) and the selected for the specific end-use. Ensure the species in order to provide all of these appropriate team of professionals are benefits. A soil’s quality is defined as its ability employed to advise on soil design, specification and management, for to carry out its functions and encompasses KEY REFERENCES the physical, chemical and biological example soil scientists, ecologists, landscape architects. properties of soil. ■■ Olympic Park Soil Strategy ■■ All soils imported to the Park should ■■ DEFRA Soil Strategy Refer to the Learning Legacy – Olympic Park be fully tested against the relevant Soil Strategy, which details the role of soils in specification, including both ‘horticultural’ ■■ DEFRA Construction Code of Practice the creation of the Park’s landscape. and ‘human health’ criteria. for the Sustainable Use of Soils on Construction Sites (2009) ■■ Ensure that soils are not compacted, For urban spaces to be sustainable, the soil with effective ground preparation and ■■ BS 3882:2015 quality must be able to support both soil cultivation techniques during landscape communities and vegetation. ■■ BS 8601:2013 construction and during the on-going maintenance of the landscape. Urban soils are often disturbed and soil is of poor quality, with low organic matter ■■ If necessary, incorporate soil amendments content, poor structure and often containing which will aid in the development of contaminants - all of these elements healthy soils over time. combined may limit ecosystem functioning. ■■ Maintain vegetation cover to prevent soil loss. Poor management of soils can have major long-term effects on its ability to sustain life, ■■ Topsoil used for soft landscape areas to be impacting also on water and air quality. in accordance with BS 3882:2015.

114 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE CONTAMINATION STRATEGY

OVERVIEW KEY OBJECTIVES

The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park site was ■■ In the case of any concern of used historically for industry and transport, as contamination, a risk-based approach a result the ground and soil was significantly should be adopted in line with Part contaminated with glass, hydrocarbons, 2A (Amended) of the Environmental heavy metals, asbestos and even overrun with Protection Act 1990 and related Japanese knotweed. documentation. ■■ Contaminants should be assessed against In order to create the parkland, site-wide generic assessment criteria, such as the remediation was required, which involved Soil Guideline Values published by the washing and processing some of the site soils Environment Agency. for re-use for civil engineering purposes - all of the landscape soils and growing media had ■■ Ensure that the appropriate team of to be imported, as the existing and treated professionals and experts are employed to soil was not fit-for-purpose. assist in remediation works, for example: engineers, ecologists, landscape architects As part of the remediation strategy a and soil scientists. geotextile ‘human health’ layer was placed ■■ Soil washing allows for the reuse, re- over the final landform grade - with the sub purposing and recycling of soil and and topsoils then spread over the top of this material at the site - which reduces carbon to a depth of approximately 500-600mm for footprint. hard paved areas, 800mm for soft landscape areas and 1m in allotments. ■■ Advice should be sought as to the most appropriate form of or combination of remediation techniques: bioremediation, soil washing, chemical and it is important to have a suitably qualified experienced practitioner (soil expert) to provide a professional interpretation of results, and to provide a key role in the decision process for sustainable establishment of vegetation.

■■ Depth of soil to be increased significantly Marker Layer Installation in allotment areas to offset the increased risk of contamination.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 115 SUSTAINABLE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (SUDS)

SUDS

OVERVIEW KEY DESIGN OBJECTIVES

The original design intent for the North Park ■■ Soil type is important, as sandy soils have was to open up the river channel which lower runoff coefficients than slower enabled better surface water management infiltrating soils such as clay. resulting in 4,000 residential homes being ■■ Trees, vegetation and soil aid in water removed from flood risk. For the North Park interception, storage and infiltration. and Canal Park areas, SuDS components are to be fully integrated into the public realm ■■ A combination of techniques is an design where technically feasible and are effective method of alleviating pressure on generally preferred to traditional urban traditional underground drainage systems. drainage methods. This does not apply for ■■ Ponds should be made as ‘natural’ in most areas of the South Park due to additional North Park – a appearance as possible. combination of flood risk management requirements. SuDS techniques ■■ Marginal vegetation and appropriate used as part of a SuDS components include: planting adjacent to SuDS is important. comprehensive SuDS strategy ■■ Use of native species to promote • Rain gardens biodiversity. KEY REFERENCES • Swales ■■ Planting to be used as a ‘natural barrier’ • Open rills and runnels ■■ CIRIA • Gravel filter strips to manage perceived safety risks around • Detention ponds waterbodies. ■■ The SuDs Manual • Wetlands ■■ Opportunities to turn SuDS sites into ■■ GLA London Sustanable Drainage places where people picnic or come to Action Plan Benefits of SuDS include: enjoy the area - implementation of seating ■■ Mayor’s Transport Strategy ■■ Reduced surface water flood risk. and play areas should be considered. ■■ Improved water quality through reduced runoff of polluted water. ■■ Increased water resources through groundwater and aquifer recharge. ■■ Provide attractive settings through planting features. ■■ Increases biodiversity whilst ensuring adaptation to climate change.

116 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT

Flooding includes any cases where land not ■■ Safe access and egress should be naturally covered by water becomes covered considered. in water. For the LLDC area this can include ■■ Any development greater than 0.1 tides waters from the Thames as well as hectares on brownfield land are required surface water flood. Surface water flooding - to reduce existing runoff and runoff should flooding from sewers, drainage, ground water be no greater than the equivalent for a and run off from land, small water courses Green Field site. and ditches that occur as a result of heavy rainfall. ■■ Evacuation procedures should be established with Flood Zones 2 and 3. Refer to the LLDC flood risk model prior to ■■ River wall structures are to be updated undertaking any works that may impact on where required. the drainage or the watercourse. ■■ Flood risks to towpaths to be managed Planning applications that impact on through warning signs. earthworks or riverside paths typically require ■■ Floodplain management should be approval by the Environment Agency. considered as a sustainable method of reducing flood risk. Flood risk management to be in line with the overarching policies within the National ■■ Development proposals must be designed Planning Policy Framework 2012 (NPPF). to reduce vulnerability to climate change. ■■ Buffer strips should be located adjacent Reference should be made to the objectives to watercourses to allow access for flood of the LLDC Local Plan and in particular Policy risk maintenance and biodiversity and S.8: Flood risk and sustainable drainage adequate space for sustainable drainage measures. techniques.

Refer to Surface Water Management Plan ■■ SuDS measures that have benefits for Technical Guidance (March 2010) water quality, storage, habitat and landscapes should be fully considered KEY OBJECTIVES before all other options. ■■ New developments are to incorporate ■■ All drainage systems discharging to a SuDS. watercourse must include anti-pollution North Park - Linear swales are an integral part of the SuDS strategy at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park ■■ All developments greater than 250m2 measures that are easily accessible and which lead to an increase in impermeable maintainable. areas are to include at least one SuDS measures.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 117 SUDS WITHIN QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK

SUDS TYPE SITE PHOTO DESIGN APPLICATION

SWALES ■■ Swales are grassed or vegetated ■■ Used to provide a network of linear SuDS North Park channels with sloped sides and flat components. bases. ■■ A variety of cross sections can be employed to ■■ Use plant species to help give a clear suit different urban situations. visible understanding of the swales’ ■■ They can also be retrofitted in dense urban function. environments. ■■ Plant species suited to rain gardens (winter wet and summer drought) are appropriate. ■■ Swales can be under drained as required with the use of a perforated pipe. WETLANDS ■■ Planting can be pre-established on ■■ They should be the last stage of the SuDS North Park vegetated coir pallets/rolls. treatment networks (unless upstream treatment is incorporated) - with other mechanisms in ■■ Species selection to be determined place before hand to avoid excessive silting. based on site conditions and taking into consideration zonal planting ■■ Can be constructed for a variety of scales - principles. forming part of the streetscape or as natural areas that can be incorporated successfully into ■■ To be densely vegetated to provide greenspaces. treatment of surface water runoff.

RETENTION PONDS ■■ Retention points can act as important ■■ They should be the last stage of the SuDS North Park habitat features when planted with treatment networks (unless upstream treatment appropriate vegetation and landscape is incorporated) - with other mechanisms in features to attract specific fauna. place before hand to avoid excessive silting. ■■ Provide underground storage ■■ More appropriate for a natural urban setting - (geocellular tanks) for detention within a parkland or other green open space. purposes.

118 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE SUMMARY OF SUDS WITHIN QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK

COST COST SUDS TYPE APPLICATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES (INSTALLATION) (MAINTENANCE) SWALES ■■ Used in public areas adjacent to paths ■■ Can be incorporated easily into ■■ Unsuitable for steep areas. Low-Medium Low-Medium and linear routes. the landscape. ■■ Unsuitable for areas adjacent to ■■ Cross sections can be adapted to suit a ■■ Effective in the removal of roadside parking. range of urban environments. pollutants. ■■ Can cause blockages in ■■ Opportunity to retrofit into dense ■■ Assists in flood management connecting pipe work. urban environments - due to the through reducing runoff rates ■■ Maintenance is required and flexibility of their use. and volumes. repair of eroded or damaged ■■ Easy to see when any pollution areas may need to be factored or blockages have occurred. in.

WETLANDS ■■ Used in residential areas or on ■■ Effective in removing urban ■■ Can require a lot of land in order Medium-High Medium commercial/industrial land. pollutants. to implement. ■■ Suitable for contaminated sites or ■■ Used in contaminated and ■■ Unsuitable for steeps sites. sites above vulnerable groundwater, vulnerable groundwater sites if ■■ Ongoing maintenance is providing that a liner is used. suitably lined. required to prevent the ■■ Generally receive a positive colonisation of invasive non- perception from the public. native species. ■■ Biodiverse and aesthetic feature. ■■ Can be prone to high sedimentation. ■■ Limited depth range for flow attenuation.

RETENTION PONDS ■■ Used in a variety of urban situations ■■ Effective in removing urban ■■ Anaerobic conditions can occur. Low-Medium Low-Medium - however generally most suited to a pollutants. ■■ Unsuitable for steep sites. quieter site. ■■ Biodiverse and aesthetic feature. ■■ Ongoing maintenance is ■■ Can be used in places of groundwater ■■ Has been shown to add value to required to prevent the vulnerability (when lined). local properties. colonisation of invasive non- native species.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 119 WATERWAYS

OVERVIEW

Waterways provide important green routes ■■ Provide meaningful connections to local for local communities. They are multi- spaces – parks, transport hubs, residential functional spaces used by people for cycling, areas etc. to encourage people to use the dog walking, recreational walking and for boat waterways. owners and anglers. ■■ Encourage the creation and enhancement of habitats alongside and adjacent to They are a key element in successful place- waterways – becoming a haven for wildlife. making and in restoring a positive perception of an area within local communities, providing ■■ Encourage volunteering within local a variety of social, environmental and communities – fosters community spirit economic functions. and sense of pride in a space, brings people together and is an educational Reference should be made to the objectives experience. of the LLDC Local Plan and in particular to ■■ Ensure the design/improvement of the Policy BN.2: Creating distinctive waterway waterways is reflective of the character environments. and spirit of a place.

Lea River and Lea Navigation towpaths ■■ Waterways should not be designed/ managed and maintained by CRT. improved in isolation and thought should be given to the wider implications KEY OBJECTIVES of development along waterways - masterplanning and an understanding of ■■ Waterways should be factored into the the site on a larger scale is appropriate. design process – they should be improved ■■ Potential in higher density urban locations and enhanced – through cleaning, repair or to incorporate floating commercial uses, restoration provide boat trips and potential for ■■ Support and reference should be given mooring communities, as a means to to the aims of the Thames River Basin enlivening spaces. Management Plan. ■■ Maintenance is required to remove blanket ■■ Resurface or create footpaths using weed and control algae. appropriate materials to the setting. ■■ The boating community activity use the North Park - Waterways feature softened banks and dense vegetation. ■■ Prevent disruption to the movement of waterways which are maintained for passengers and freight. individual and leisure use. ■■ Promote the use of boating along the waterways.

120 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE NAVIGATION

TOWPATHS

Refer to the Waterways Towpath policy 1990 ■■ Access to towpaths should be improved and CRT management and guidance for – through surface design, wayfinding and instructions. informal and formal linkages. ■■ Natural surveillance along towpaths is Towpaths provide people access to waterways an important aspect of their design and and their upkeep and design are integral to development should in places respond the use and success of waterways. accordingly.

Reference should be made to the objectives ■■ New walking and cycling routes should be of the LLDC Local Plan and in particular Policy connected to towpaths (providing that the T.10: Using the waterways for transport. cycle route is suitable and safe for the rider and that it does not compromise the safety KEY OBJECTIVES and enjoyment of other users). ■■ Development proposals should provide ■■ Towpaths should provide opportunities for new and improved access to the informal recreation. waterways. ■■ Fencing and barriers should not be ■■ Where there is no continuous towpath installed between the canal and towpath along a canal edge, designers should other than for public safety or operational consider creating a series of new public reasons. spaces providing the public access to the water. ■■ Seating and other appropriate street furnishings should be provided along ■■ Towpaths should seek to create informal routes. connections between bridges, streets, passages or yards in order to maximise access.

North Park - Towpath adjacent to the River Lea.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 121 BRIDGES

OVERVIEW

Bridges provide a vital link in improving ■■ Landings for bridges should be connections and access to waterways. incorporated sensibly into the existing landscape and transitions between the Reference should be made to the objectives towpath and the landing should be of the LLDC Local Plan and in particular Policy seamless and appropriate. T.10: Using the waterways for transport. ■■ New bridges should serve to link surrounding and disconnected KEY OBJECTIVES communities to the waterways.

■■ Bridges can form key locations for public ■■ Existing bridges should be improved where activity and local amenities. required. ■■ Provision for cycle-paths is an important ■■ Emphasis should be placed on encouraging design element that should be considered. and maximising walking and cycling within the local communities. ■■ Bridges should connect to towpaths in a logical manner and be strategically located ■■ Bridges are important features in along waterways to provide the best use overcoming the physical severance and ease of logical connectivity. imposed by the waterways and help to defragment route networks - encouraging ■■ Bridge design should be in keeping with more sustainable modes of transport. the character of the place and the height and relative scale of the bridge should be ■■ Bridge design should be related to the in relation to the immediate context. delivery of new and enhanced green spaces at key intersections and locations. ■■ Lighting should be incorporated into the bridge design both above and below the ■■ Ensure that the head height between the deck where there is access under the bridge and the towpath is appropriate and bridge and should be appropriate to the does not leave people vulnerable to crime setting. or anti-social behaviour.

South Park - Vegetated bridge within a more developed and urban area of the Park.

122 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE RETAINING WALLS

OVERVIEW

Retaining walls are a basic type of flood ■■ It is important that any cladding used is embankment. They should only be used when fixed firmly to the underlying wall structure a natural slope cannot be planted and their so that it does not become detached. design should provide habitat where possible. ■■ Sheet piling should have strength for driving, have durability, strength in-situ, Reference should be made to the objectives be resistant to corrosion and other forms of the LLDC Local Plan and in particular Policy of deterioration, be resistant to impact T.10: Using the waterways for transport. damage and should not be unsightly.

Refer to Chapters 5 and 9 of the Environment ■■ In the absence of specific guidance, adopt Agency’s - Fluvial Design Guide. a crest width 2m wider than the maximum width of plant that will be used on the crest. KEY OBJECTIVES ■■ Where possible materials should be locally ■■ Existing structures need careful sourced. investigation if they are to be upgraded or refurbished. ■■ If vegetated areas are to be maintained, ensure that suitable access is allowed for ■■ When installing gabion walls use with and that a landscape maintenance scheme vegetated coir matting for biodiversity is within the long-term cost planning of the purposes and to better blend into the scheme. natural environment. ■■ Materials used to fill gabion walls should be chosen to be in keeping with the surrounding environment. ■■ Where appropriate, conserve historic wall elements. ■■ Materials should be resistant to vandalism. ■■ Use recycled materials where possible. South Park - Vegetated gabion walls

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 123 ACCESS TO WATER AND SAFETY

KEY OBJECTIVES

■■ Provision should be made for life saving ■■ Ensure that the waterway user has full equipment along the stretch of waterway. visual surveillance and awareness of the waterway corridor. ■■ Slip-resistant surfaces should be allowed for on any pontoons and walkways ■■ Create waterside spaces and environments adjacent to water. Edges should be that are user friendly and which inspire demarcated with contrasting colours and confidence and comfort. tactile surfaces. ■■ Create a sufficient number of clearly ■■ Design should factor in the potential for marked or visible bridges and access crime, vandalism and to enhance personal points. safety. ■■ Ensure that schemes such as ■■ Where possible buildings should be neighbourhood watch / boat watch are in designed to overlook the waterways effect. allowing for natural surveillance. ■■ Community and volunteer groups are ■■ Encourage long-term and residential an important element in engaging moorings. local communities and enhancing local ownership as a means to potentially ■■ Ensure that key areas of the waterway are reduce the levels of criminal activity. lit (where pedestrian activity is high and ambient lighting is low). ■■ Land uses adjacent to waterways should be considered. ■■ Waterside car parks should be sufficiently close to the waterside without creating ■■ Careful selection of site furniture and unattractive views from the waterway. materials can help to improve the appearance of waterways and minimise ■■ A poorly maintained or derelict site may negative behaviour. be perceived as dangerous and therefore avoided by potential site users. ■■ Ease of access to local facilities.

South Park - Natural surveillance provided by moorings and buildings overlooking the waterway.

124 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 6 CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT PARK OPERATIONS AND DESIGN MANAGEMENT

OPERATIONS DESIGN PROCESS

■■ The Park Management Plan (LLDC, 2017) All projects should set out to aspire to the TRIALS Design teams should outline how the proposal forms the key document guiding the LLDC’s Guiding Design Principles as set out in will perform in terms of: management and operation of Queen the Vision statement of this guidance and the The use of new products in controlled trials Elizabeth Olympic Park. Design Policy. is encouraged as part of a strategy of testing ■■ reflecting the project priorities and efficiencies in the design and delivery process. stakeholder expectations ■■ The LLDC Park Operations and Venues Creating a clear project brief which outlines all team manages this document and the ■■ designing simple, innovative solutions that project priorities is fundamental to the design The basis for considering future roll-out of a ongoing coordination of park operations. have a clear function and a robust form success of a scheme or intervention, and product should ultimately tie in with a robust ■■ Delivery of park operations and buildings all brief documents should provide detailed set of design objectives and management ■■ providing known performance management are provided by the Estate objectives and measurable performance criteria to determine whether it meets LLDC specifications for the product Facilities Management Contractor (Engie related criteria for informing the designer’s requirements. ■■ ensuring a reliable supply chain for Services Ltd. From 2014 to 2024). remit. replacement parts A phased implementation schedule can Designers are required to respond to the further help to identify site specific issues. ■■ demonstrating additional benefits in EVENTS VENUES project objectives by demonstrating how terms of sustainability, deliverability and propositions add value, balance risk and VALUE MANAGEMENT construction efficiencies. ■■ Venue management is covered by the consider deliverability and design life as part respective Business Plan for each venue, of the proposals. These aspects are described LLDC’s long term objective to be financially with operations undertaken by several in detail within this chapter. self-sustaining by 2025 will require due operators and overseen by the Park consideration for the ongoing design and Operations and Venues team. A strong overall design concept to inform the management of the Park, by working closely ■■ Major events are managed by a wider strategic direction of the project is vital from with designers, partners and operators. Park Programming Coordination Group the outset. including LLDC, London Boroughs and DEFINING ‘VALUE FOR MONEY’ KEY REFERENCES venue operators. In most projects, the design process will need to accommodate stakeholder needs and Demonstrating ‘value for money’ in the design ■■ Venue operators are responsible for the ■■ Park Management Plan (LLDC, 2017) expectations. Consultation is expected in line and specification of proposed layouts and organisation and management of events. with the extent of works and the impact that a products is required as part of the design ■■ Events Management Coordination ■■ Operators are required to utilise Appendix project is anticipated to have on stakeholders, process. The LLDC advocates utilising high Framework (LLDC, 2014) 3 of the Management Plan which sets with designers documenting how the design quality products and processes that may not ■■ Park Events Application Pack: http:// out a checklist for mitigation measures has been changed to accommodate requests. necessarily be the cheapest option at the queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/ associated with planning events. outset, but have demonstrable value in the work-with-us/stage-an-event LLDC’s Quality Review Panel should be long term in terms of performance. ■■ Events may be held anytime between consulted as appropriate to ensure a robust ■■ Events Impact Assessment and 0900 and 2230 Monday to Sunday upon review process is included as part of the Mitigation Plan (EIAMP) agreement with the LLDC. design development.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY Designers and project managers should CDM REGULATIONS ■■ Maintenance is a fundamental factor in RISK MANAGEMENT acknowledge the importance of risk reducing risk and long term upkeep of Project managers and designers are management across all stages of design. The The Construction (Design and Management) any proposed product or space should be encouraged to: Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines Regulations 2015 should be followed by considered from the outset. ■■ be risk aware such that the LLDC principles ‘risk’ as the likelihood of someone becoming all members of the project team to ensure LIABILITY of high quality design are fulfilled while harmed by a hazard, and the expected impact. projects are carried out with adequate taking a considered approach to risk planning of health and safety issues. Careful consideration needs to be given minimisation There are numerous potential hazards in the to how identified risks impact on liability ■■ involve the general public in the design public realm that are a by-product of design Designers and clients should review their arrangements. The scope of services and the processes to understand wider perceptions decisions: should a barrier be put next to a responsibilities in relation to CDM, with terms of the appointment are fundamental of risk body of water; is the amenity space safe for the client appointing a Principal Designer in outlining liability arrangements during children of different ages etc. at project inception to ensure overall ■■ manage risk in an effective and design and construction. The procurement coordination and risk appreciation of different proportionate manner with a clear auditing process requires the expertise of insurance This section identifies the importance disciplines. trail managers within both the LLDC and contract of providing an evidence base to inform organisation(s). ■■ involve suppliers of materials in risk and decision-making. RISK ASSESSMENT design discussions from the start Anticipated claim numbers and the cost of Designers are encouraged to design for The HSE recommends that a proportionate ■■ manage risks responsibly as part of an claims to the LLDC will be evaluated based normal use, and not to second guess approach to risk assessment and management ongoing maintenance programme on the risk assessment. It should be noted exceptional behaviours that would cause is undertaken: however that: “Most claims against an harm. authority are for maintenance defects, claims ■■ Identify the hazards that could cause for design faults being relatively rare” (Manual Manual for Streets suggests that an over- injury. for Streets, 2007); therefore an adequate cautious approach to design does not ■■ Anticipate who might be most impacted by management regime is vital. necessarily create high quality environments the hazard and designers are therefore encouraged to KEY REFERENCES The limited materials palette and advice look at ways of minimising risk while ensuring ■■ Evaluate the risks and decide on design in this guidance can help to ensure that the delivery of a strong design concept. measures to minimise risk. ■■ Manual for Streets, 2007 maintenance defects are minimised, thereby ■■ Consider whether a hazard can be reducing the likelihood of a claim. ■■ Construction (Design and In this respect, risk can be managed in the eliminated completely through design. However liability cannot be avoided by Management) Regulations 2015 (HSE, design process based on evidence. copying this guidance. 2015) Sharing learning outcomes from existing ■■ Reduce the potential for the hazard to projects is an effective approach for cause harm through design iteration, such ■■ Living with risk: Promoting better New commercial ventures with alternative contributing towards a better understanding that the risk is reduced satisfactorily. public space design (CABE, 2007) liability arrangements is one avenue to be of site specific risk. ■■ The definition of ‘satisfactory’ should be explored. One such example is the “High ■■ Health and Safety Executive: based on evidence, with a balance struck Ropes Adventure Park” designed to provide Risk Management as part of a considered risk strategy. a high level challenging activity course that is http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/index.htm ■■ Document known risks in a project risk pay to use. In this instance the management register, creating an audit trail for the and liability lies within the concession decision-making process. contract for the new facility. QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE 127 CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND MITIGATION

PLANNING MITIGATION

Contractors are required for any major works The Code of Construction document should Mitigation measures should be considered TRANSPORT to submit appropriate plan documents as be used as the primary guidance note for at the design stage to minimise the adverse per the LLDC’s Code of Construction Practice all engineering and construction activities. impact of construction on visitors, local Construction logistics should be carefully (LCS-GLB-CON-APP-COCP-001-V02, 2013), to The LLDC will assess the robustness of the inhabitants and wildlife in Queen Elizabeth considered, particularly: include: proposals on a site specific basis. Olympic Park, and conform with the standards set out in the Sustainable Design ■■ Management of construction vehicle traffic ■■ Construction Transport Management The following information provides a high and Construction Supplementary Planning routes and hours for loading. Plan - setting out how to organise the level checklist for contractors working on Guidance (SPG) ■■ Providing construction personnel with construction site so that vehicles and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. London Plan (GLA, 2014). dedicated off-site parking. pedestrians can move around safely Construction mitigation measures as part of ■■ Providing additional transportation ■■ Construction Waste Management Plan - the Construction Phase Plan are expected for services for construction personnel to identifying how resources will be managed LAND REMEDIATION the Planning Development Zones. access the site. and waste controlled across all stages of construction The Park is located on brownfield land which NOISE, LIGHT AND AIR POLLUTION For smaller park-based schemes, the following historically was used extensively for industrial Mitigation measures to reduce construction ■■ Water Management Plan - to measure, recommendations should be utilised to use. The heavily contaminated land has related pollution should include: monitor and manage use of water during ensure that implementation works are been covered with a geosynthetic layer, with ■■ Adequate screening or fencing of the construction and post-implementation appropriately planned and managed: cleaned subsoil and manufactured topsoil construction site. ■■ Ecology Management Plan - providing placed on top to form a surface planting layer A notice of proposed construction activities ■■ Implementation of noise reduction details of practical measures to minimise of approximately 0.8 - 1.0m depth. and project contact information should be methods such as sound barriers. adverse effects on biodiversity during the provided to local residents sufficiently in construction process Designers should seek to minimise ■■ Restricted work hours, with a preference construction depths where possible to avoid advance of works commencing. for avoidance of night-time working, ■■ Pollution Incident Control Plan - to identify potential disturbance of the geosynthetic especially for audibly disruptive activities. and monitor the risks of pollution and barrier. ■■ Suitable access arrangements are in contamination place to maintain standards set out in the ■■ Construction works should comply with government air quality standards (Air ■■ Environmental Management Plan - Inclusive Design Standards (LLDC, 2013). Quality (England) Regulations 2000 and Air identifying measurable objectives and ■■ Ongoing site monitoring is required to Quality Limit Values Regulations 2001). targets as part of a strategy for the long- ensure that debris is swept as required and term management of the site access maintained during construction. ■■ Contractors should refer to The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) ■■ Project Environmental Plan - setting out ■■ Any damaged surfacing is repaired in a Regulations - to protect against the risks the procedures for ensuring risks during timely manner following completion of the from hazardous dusts associated with construction are eliminated or minimised. core works. construction. ■■ Implementation of air pollution reduction methods should be used, such as dust and emissions control and the use of clean fuels.

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ASSETS DESIGN LIFE

All surface public realm features, except WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT The “design life” of a material is its expected The cumulative impact of poor for utilities covers and borough adopted lifetime following first installation, after which implementation and inappropriate material roads within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, ■■ The Waterways Management Plan sets it is no longer fit for purpose. selection can significantly reduce the comprise assets managed by the LLDC. out permitted activities and management anticipated life of a product – as much as a regimes on the waterways. A key part of any design life cycle plan is 75% reduction in service life in some instances The collection of data as part of LLDC’s asset understanding how long relative material (Association of Directors of Environment, ■■ Canal and River Trust own 6km of canals management processes informs life cycle options will last. Inherently this will depend Economy, Planning and Transport (2016). and rivers - including Old River Lea, Bow planning and asset valuation, which is in turn on the location and the level of exposure to Back River, City Mill River, and Waterworks used to review materials and furniture across the elements and human use. AUDITING River. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. ■■ North Park River Lea west bank is leased to DELIVERY Designers and planners are recommended Condition surveys are to be conducted LLDC by Lee Valley and LB Hackney (LVRPA to consider the following approach to inform regularly as per the Park Management Plan cover the east bank). Maximising full life cycle potential can be evidence based product selection decisions (LLDC, 2017) to ensure that park furniture is achieved by: and ongoing asset management strategies: maintained to a satisfactory safe standard. PLAY SPACE MANAGEMENT The Estate Management Strategy sets out the ■■ Designing to the standards set out in this ■■ Suppliers should be prompted to provide management and maintenance regimes for guidance, particularly selecting the right expected design life cycles for their The British and European safety standard BS high quality elements of the public realm. material for the right location. products. EN1176 Playground Equipment, requires an Coordination of management processes annual inspection of play facilities as part of ■■ Planning for an ongoing supply chain of ■■ An ongoing review of existing products with the EFM Contractor and Friends Groups an assessment of risk. Accredited practitioners replaceable parts. used in the Park will help to verify supplier is required to ensure that the LLDC Park are required to prepare a report on whether quoted service lives and inform future Manager can maintain all assets across the ■■ Ensuring pre-construction requirements replacement or upgrading is required. maintenance and product selection Park. are implemented such as raising of decisions. ironworks when resurfacing. PLANTING MANAGEMENT ■■ Long-term performance records should be ■■ Ensuring contractors are certified and can catalogued as part of an ongoing life cycle demonstrate workforce competency. As part of the EFM contract, annual Tree plan for all assets within the Park. Condition Reports and BAP Monitoring ■■ Mitigating known issues which will ■■ There are ambitions to integrate this with are required to ensure the long term adversely impact on the life of a product a live GIS based asset management system maintenance of habitats. A Landscape and such as enabling good drainage of hard for the Park. Horticultural Maintenance Plan and a surfacing. Pest and Invasive Weed Management Plan are ■■ Avoiding construction practises which also required to inform subsequent landscape may compromise implementation quality management operations. such as night works, construction during inclement weather, incorrect application. ■■ Decommissioning at end of design life.

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SUSTAINABILITY TECHNOLOGY

The landscape of the Park will need to Technological advances will continue to change and adapt, requiring the trialling shape the operations and design of the and refinement of products, layouts and Park, creating additional efficiencies in attractions to ensure the Park remains fit for management while enhancing the visitor purpose. experience. Free Wi-Fi internet is already provided across the Park and there are ever The ongoing sustainable design principles are advancing ways to the engage with visitors key to ensuring the long term success of the including the use of mobile applications and Park: augmented realities, as well as the potential for new forms of art and social interaction. ■■ sourcing materials locally to minimise environmental impact Interconnected devices embedded in the public realm will increasingly be implemented ■■ encouraging sustainable lifestyles and across the Park as part of ‘The Internet of healthy transport choices Things’. Designers are encouraged to provide ■■ managing energy and water across the integrated design approaches that will allow parkland through technological advances, for data collection within everyday objects. including meeting Zero Carbon targets. ‘Big data’ has the potential to inform various management elements of the public realm As a Smart Sustainable District, Queen including: Elizabeth Olympic Park is one of the first parks ■■ smart crowd management to trial innovative sustainability solutions coordinated by the EU’s main climate ■■ environmental condition sensing and innovation initiative: Climate-KIC. The non- irrigation potable water network used for irrigating the ■■ street lighting design parkland is one such initiative with the LLDC and Thames Water trialling the use of bio- ■■ waste production and energy usage membrane technology to treat sewage to use ■■ traffic management it in the non-potable network. ■■ asset management Only through the trialling of new technologies Here East brings together business, education and technology in the pursuit of innovation ■■ personalised wayfinding systems can innovative solutions be found to maintain the environmental and social resilience of the ■■ control of our electricity infrastructure Park.

130 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK DESIGN GUIDE PLACEMAKING

Good open spaces are flexible and capable ■■ It is vital to facilitate engagement of responding to the ongoing changes of the throughout the design process so that surrounding urban environment. a plan for people and place is truly integrated with the ongoing design and As the legacy developments come forward management of the open spaces. it will be important to acknowledge the ■■ With the anticipated growth in public changing role of different parts of the institutions and cultural attractions in parkland. While some of this can be planned the local vicinity of the Park, there is in advance, such as acknowledging the a continued importance in providing a need to design a successful relationship diversity of spaces to fulfil different civic between the architectural built form and activities. the wider landscape, other factors need to be monitored and adapted for accordingly, ■■ Despite the grand scale of the parkland, particularly how people use the Park over the ongoing strategy is to consider time and how spaces evolve. designing for the human scale. ■■ It is essential that there continues to be ■■ A strategy of inclusion will continue to an appropriate and managed density of underlie the work of the LLDC. activities provided with additional facilities ■■ A combination of ‘top-down’ and ‘bottom- created as appropriate to contribute to the up’ placemaking is advocated such that the vitality of the new neighbourhoods and the legacy of design excellence will continue Park as a whole. to be fostered through strong leadership at the LLDC, while the design process will become increasingly informed by the requirements of the local communities establishing themselves around the Park.

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7 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS GLOSSARY REFERENCES REFERENCES

Accessible Bus Stop Guidance (TfL, 2016) National Character Area Profile:112 Inner London (NE476)

Biodiversity Action Plan 2014-19 (LLDC, 2013 LCS-GLB-S106-APP-BAP-001-V01) Nature Nearby - Accessible Natural Greenspace Guidance (Natural England, 2010)

Canal Park Design Guide (LCS-GLBCON-APP-CPDG-001-V02) New Roads and Street Works Act 1991

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (HSE, 2015) North Park Secure Perimeter Design and Access Statement (LLDC, 2013)

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) HD 19/03 Road Safety Audits The Olympic Legacy Waterways Strategy (LLDC, 2013)

Fluvial Design Guide (Environment Agency, 2010) Park Events Application Pack: http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/work-with-us/stage-an-event Equalities Act 2010 (Government Equalities Office and Equality and Human Rights Commission) Park Management Plan (LLDC, 2017) Equality and Inclusion Policy (LLDC, 2012) Park Security Plan (LLDC, 2016) Events Impact Assessment and Mitigation Plan (EIAMP) Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (LLDC, 2016) Events Management Coordination Framework (LLDC, 2014) Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Wayfinding Strategy (Applied, 2013) Health and Safety Executive: Risk Management: http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/index.htm Resilient Design Tool for Counter Terrorism (2014) Inclusive Design Strategy (LLDC, 2013) Revised Green Infrastructure Strategy (LLDC, 2012 LCS-GLB-ACC-GIS-002) Inclusive Design Standards (LLDC, 2013) Secured by Design: New Homes (2014) Integrating Trees and Utilities learning note (ODA, 2011) The Setting of Heritage Assets (Historic England, 2015) Legacy Communities Scheme: Transport Assessment Addendum (February 2012), and Appendix A Travel Plan Framework Site Wide Public Art and Cultural Events Strategy (LLDC, 2015 - LCS-GLB-S106-APP-PAC-001-V02)

Legacy Street Technical Design Guide (LLDC, 2014) Strategic Environmental Assessment and Sustainability Appraisal (LLDC, 2014)

Living with risk: Promoting better public space design (CABE, 2007) The Travel Plan Framework (LLDC, 2013)

Local Plan: Protecting archaeological interest (LLDC, 2013) Utilities Statement and its Addendum (LCS-GLB-ACC-UTL-001 / LCS-GLB-ACCUTL-001A)

London Cycling Design Standards (TfL, 2014)

The London Plan (GLA, 2016)

The London View Management Framework Manual for Streets (DfT, 2007) / Manual for Streets 2 (DfT, 2010)

The Mayor’s Vision for Cycling in London (TfL, 2016)

The Mayor’s Transport Strategy (GLA, 2017)

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TERMS ABBREVIATIONS

■■ Code of Construction Practice APA Archaeological Priority Area This document was compiled by LLDC with the support of a great group of collaborators. LLDC’s standards for managing the BAP Biodiversity Action Plan environmental impact of construction Our thanks go to: projects. BS British Standard ■■ Legacy Communities Scheme CDM Construction Design and Management QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK PANEL Masterplan development of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park comprising residential, cultural EA Environment Agency and retail buildings. LEGACY YOUTH VOICE ECMP Ecological Management Plan ■■ The London Legacy Development Corporation EFM Estate and Facilities Management Team Public sector not-for-profit local planning GLA Greater London Authority authority.

HSE Health and Safety Executive ■■ Olympic Delivery Authority

Statutory corporation responsible for delivery LPA Local Planning Authority (LLDC PPDT) of the infrastructure for the 2012 London Olympic Games. LCS Legacy Communities Scheme j&lgibbons ■■ Planning Delivery Zone LLDC London Legacy Development Separate development plots as part of the Corporation Legacy Communities Scheme. LLDC PPDT London Legacy Development Corporation Planning Policy Decisions Team

LVRPA Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

ODA Olympic Delivery Authority

PDZ Planning Delivery Zone

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