You said: Seats were too close to downstairs windows or gardens
We did: We have revised seat locations to avoid compromising privacy
You said: Some proposed trees would shade our home or garden too much
We did: Tree planting layout adjusted in many areas, moving further from homes.
You said: Too much emphasis on play
We did: The scope of proposed play areas has been reduced and more attention given to other age groups as well, with seating, calm garden spaces, gardening activities
You said: Improve the quality of play facilities
We did: We have kept our commitment to delightful, high quality play and especially to natural play in the landscape
You said: Street lighting needs improving
We did: We are proposing a big jump in quality and efficiency of lighting, to encourage people to feel comfortable and safe outdoors
You said: We need secure places to keep bikes and mobility scooters
We did: New secure shelter store are proposed in all areas.
You said: But who will maintain the landscape after the works?
We did: We have been working with QCHA staff and with GCC to agree future maintenance standards.
You said: We need to prevent anti-social behaviour
We did: Improved lighting and good intervisibility, for natural surveillance of spaces
You said: Drying spaces for laundry
We did: Drying greens are included in several areas
You said: Greater biodiversity
We did: Greater variety in habitats, including a pond, have been added.
You said: Don’t reduce car park numbers
We did: This approach has been followed except where raingardens are proposed to manage road run-off water.
You said: Calmer streets with slower driving and more space for people
We did: Traffic calming measures, pedestrian priority crossings and a stronger quietway for cycles along North Woodside Road