North Toryglen Green space & active travel concept ideas
Glasgow City Centre River Clyde
River Clyde
Govanhill Polmadie
Queens Park
Toryglen Rutherglen
King’s Park
Wider Context View
Site boundary Commercial centres
Transport and Access Glasgow Green Site boundary
Rail network Richmond Park Motorway
Cuningar Major roads Loop
Victoria River Clyde Road
Green areas Polmadie Cathcart Road Road The Clyde Aikenhead Road !"!" Landscape Character #$%& '#$%& ' '('( Queens Park M74 !" Cathkin Park #$%& ' '( Site boundary
Hampden Toryglen Park Football Centre Prospect Hill Road Rutherglen Shopping Centre Battlefield Road
Glasgow Road
Ardmay Park
Overtoun Park
Woodland area
Green Areas & Corridors
Community spaces and recreation
Natural wetlands & sustainable drainage ponds
Residential Areas
Sports areas North Toryglen green space & active travel concept ideas
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Site boundary * 1 Toryglen Park * * 2 Wetland Community Park * 3 Community Woodlands 4 wetland trail Eastern Gateway Area adventure trails * * core path * * * central ring path *
1 Toryglen Park 2 Wetland Community Park 3 Community Woodlands 4 Eastern Gateway Area Cycle lane Asphalt path New key entrance & cycle lane Creation of circuits for exercise & leisure Natural play & adventure New key entrance & cycle lane Gravel path Potential MUGA & natural play areas Habitats’ & environmental improvement Woodland education hub Screen planting Potential recreational cycle courses Community growing areas Improved gravel paths in the woodlands Seating Gateway Amenity areas New core path & drainage solving Open amenity areas Feature area / viewpoint / play Wetland trail * Access & active travel
Existing cycle-path Existing path - asphalt Existing path - gravel surfacing Proposed cycle-path Proposed path - gravel Proposed path - asphalt Green areas Woodland areas
Gateway points
Objectives
Safer walking and cycling routes for healthier and more enjoyable travel Better connections to local services and neighbouring areas Connect to National Cycle Routes nearby Create circuits for exercise and leisure
Active travel - leisure
Active travel - resting benches along the way
Active travel - hiking
Active travel - every day life Green areas & corridors
Green corridors
Screening Planting
Green areas
Woodland areas
Objectives
.Transform poor quality, neglected parkland into a community green space Enhance and connect wildlife habitats to increase biodiversity Create natural play areas for active outdoor play Develop growing spaces for the local community
Growing spaces
Urban green spaces
Wildlife Natural play & MUGA
Natural Play
MUGA & Natural Play
Amenity Area
Green areas
Woodland areas
Objectives
Create spaces for exercise and healthy activities Provide accessible recreation for all ages & abilities Create stimulating environments for recreation and environment Increase participation with nature Community spaces and recreation
View point
Amenity Area
Green areas
Woodland areas
Objectives
Develop green spaces for the whole community to enjoy, for example a community park and growing spaces Create space for play – natural areas for active outdoor play Enhance the walking experience & improve linkages Improved cycling network Places to be active and places to stop and enjoy the surroundings Seating and signage to improve experience Natural wetlands & sustainable drainage ponds
Wetland lines
Sustainable drainage ponds
Natural wetland area
Green areas
Woodland areas
Objectives
Enhance natural wetlands to create a haven for urban wildlife Improve the appearance of the land around the SuDs pond Improve the habitat around the SuDs pond for wildlife Strengthen resilience to climate change and help prevent flooding
What is a sustainable drainage system (SuDs)?
As areas of vegetation are replaced by concrete, asphalt, or roofed structures, the area loses its ability to absorb rainwater. This rain is instead directed into surface water drainage sys- tems, often overloading them and causing floods.
A sustainable drainage system (SuDs) is designed to reduce the potential impact of new and existing developments with respect to surface water drainage discharges.