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July 3, 2007
Phase 3 starts
A new concept for the Crossroads area was launched over the weekend of 30th June at the Pinfold opening and at the Bishothorpe Gala.
It features an integrated look and feel by creating a ‘village square’ of harmonious materials that highlight pedestrian crossing points. The whole area is raised to a common level, providing flat access to the shop and library premises. New hedging and grassed areas provide the necessary ‘greening’ with specimen trees to provide a vertical contrast. Footway and highway are paved in the same materials, with bollards to delineate the road lines, and information kiosks and other street furniture add to the scene.
More work will need to be done to establish the requirements for street signage (the area is seriously cluttered), and agreements will be required with landowners and statutory agencies in order to prepare detailed designs and costs. Nevertheless, the proposed concept gives a real vision of what can be achieved.
You can see the full display of the proposed concept in the Library from 16th July.
Phase 3 will be a medium term project, probably split into individual components. The Millennium Trust is looking for all kinds of time and skills to make it happen. People are signing up for this now, so email
trust @ bishopthorpe.net
if you want to get involved. You can get a copy of the full scale drawing of the concept in pdf (4Mb) if you email mail @ bishopthorpe.net.
Posted by bishopthorpe at July 3, 2007 4:37 PM
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