2 Placemaking

2 Placemaking

2.1 Planting and materials

In the initial stages of the placemaking project, our primary goal was to design public spaces that would not only encourage but also inspire social interaction. Throughout this process, we carefully pinpointed specific locations that we believe will serve as focal points for socialising.

We fully understand and value the importance of gathering input from the community as it is crucial in establishing a strong sense of place and belonging for the residents of Carlisle.

Additionally, we utilised landscape design and planting to ensure that these spaces are visually appealing throughout the year, with special attention given to creating seasonal attractions while maintaining their unique identity during off-peak times through other design elements.

Refer to page 5 which details some of the 10,000 trees, planting and materials used in the project.

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2.2 Street Furniture

2.2 Street Furniture

The kind of street furniture we plan to use for the project reflects the natural qualities of this predominantly rural landscape. Street furniture items are primarily timber:

  • seating
  • litter bins
  • dog waste bins
  • cycle stands
  • fingerposts
  • entrance signage
  • information boards

Each furniture item has been chosen to ensure both durability and a natural aesthetic, reflecting our commitment to quality and the environment.

By introducing seating areas, cycle stands, and footpaths to new amenity spaces, we provide opportunities for people to make short cycle journeys or walks from the existing and new residential developments.

Along the paths, we propose to install seating and signage at strategic locations, enhancing the experience of using the routes.

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2.3 Gates

2.3 Gates

Pedestrian gates are single-way closing or two-way self-closing, with hinge arrangement to provide easier access to users with larger mobility devices, pushchairs, etc.

To avoid pedestrians opening a large vehicle gate to access public rights of way (PROW) or amenity areas. A pedestrian gate alongside will be provided for pedestrians to use, and allows the use of larger vehicle gate limited to those who need vehicular access for maintenance/private access.

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2.4 Other features

2.4 Other features

Insect house

Used to provide shelter and habitat for a variety of beneficial insects, including solitary bees, ladybirds, lacewings, beetles, and other small creatures.

The "Insect House" will be made from reclaimed and recycled materials and proposed that could be created alongside local community groups, leading to community engagement.

Signage

Bespoke signage used throughout the project and information boards are used at specific locations adding interest and information to the public.

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