North Green space & active travel concept ideas

Glasgow City Centre

River Clyde

Govanhill

Queens Park

Toryglen

King’s Park

Wider Context View

Site boundary Commercial centres

Transport and Access Green Site boundary

Rail network Richmond Park Motorway

Cuningar Major roads Loop

Victoria River Clyde Road

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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.