landscape & play workshop | 19 january 2021

White City Central | Landscape Workshop January 2021Landscape & Play Workshop | 19 January 2021

White City Central | Landscape Workshop January 2021

Aims of today’s workshop

Please note that this session is being recorded

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Introduce the Landscape team and our aims

Get to know you and how you use the outdoor spaces and amenities in the neighbourhood

Share the key considerations of the site

Share creative approaches to landscape for White City Central

Gather your feedback to co-write the brief for your public realm and play areas


Who we are

MareikeNic

Ami

Isabelle

Hello, we are Farrer Huxley. We believe that landscape is a must-have, not a nice-to-have.


Our role on the project

Devons Road: Gardening kits gifted to residents allowing them to plant their own herbs and bulbs

Devons Road: Flexble landscapes affords a range of activities including events

Deptford Market: An adaptable space is designed to be occupied both day and night

• To create a landscape vision which supports and strengthens the existing community

• To provide the tools for you as the community to help shape the quality and quantity of your outside spaces

• To co-produce with you a landscape brief that ensures success, ownership, and a sense of pride


Outdoor gym White City adventure playground

One O’Clock Club,sports pitch

& play ground

Randolph Beresford Early

Years Centre

Disused health centre building

Council housing office

White City community centre

Disused over 50’s centre

Randolph Beresford

Family Centre

What is the project about?

The area being looked at between India Way and Canada Way

Aim: To work with the community to create genuinely affordable new homes for local people and better, future-proof facilities and green space for the community.

Area: Some of the plots within the area are disused, whilst others provide brilliant services to the local community.

As a minimum, the former health centre, disused over 50s centre, and North Area housing office will be redeveloped.

Feasibility study: The Council owns the freehold on the land and at this early stage the design team is exploring what is possible if the whole area is re-designed.

This allows us to work out the maximum opportunity that the project could achieve as a starting point. We will be working with residents throughout to understand if this is the right direction to go in.

EducationCommunity Play space Green SpaceKey of current uses:


Better community

spaces

Work with & for local

people

Bettergreen space

for all

Help theenvironment

New homes for local people

Make the area inclusive & accessible

The aims and opportunities of the project


DEC 2020 EARLY 21OCT 2020SEPT 2020 WE ARE HERE

Understanding local priorities

Exhibition #1 Initial ideas

Project update

New HomesWorkshops

LandscapeWorkshop

Exhibition #2

Draft community brief proposed

Timeline for creating a draft brief or plan together

The aim of this first stage of the project is to come up with a rough plan, based on local people’s priorities, and what is possible in the area.

This is only the beginning. We will continue working with residents and stakeholders to create detailed designs and plans throughout the process.

Community feedback will shape the initial design proposals & help co-write the community brief


Work done so far to create a plan with local people

So far we’ve spoken to more than 200 local people and key

stakeholders to gather insights about the area, and feedback.

Based on these conversations we have put together some priorities and initial ideas.

The pandemic has meant we’ve had to move online, but we will continue to work with residents on the estate as soon as we can

do safely.

Resident led walkabout

Online community vision workshop

Randolph Beresford Community Centre

Adventure PlaygroundThe One O’clock Club

Housing Office Imperial College

Harrow Youth ClubSwitch Sports

Meet the team event

Online initial ideas exhibition

Pop-up at community centre foodbank

Youth outreach work

New Homes Workshops


A plan based on local prioritiesHousing &

Urban Design

Provide housing that is genuinely affordable for local people to rent.

New homes should be prioritised for local residents with housing need - this would also help with the wider housing waiting list.

New buildings should blend in with the surrounding estate and feel like part of it.

Change needs to involve and benefit existing residents throughout to strengthen our sense of community.

Materials should be high quality brick not dangerous cladding.

Buildings should be sensitive to the height of existing homes - not high rises

A community run hub with a cafe and hall that is affordable and welcoming to all backgrounds.

Spaces for adult learning, advice, training and new skills (e.g. teaching kitchen, workshop, tools share)

Re-provide family support facilities.

Improve local youth facilities that they feel ownership of.

An amazing adventure play area and affordable childcare.

Some services might work well sharing resources under one roof.

Others should be separate or dedicated to particular audiences.

Community Provision

More green and public spaces like Bridget Joyce Square.

Outdoor social space, seating, shelter and picnic areas.

Keep as many trees as possible and plant more.

Improve walking routes, and signage through estate and to surrounding area.

Community gardening, and improve existing green space on estate.

More and better play space for all ages.

Improved outdoor gym equipment.

Use rooftops for gardening and play.

Better Green Space

Make sure that the scheme is as inclusive as possible.

Prioritise housing for older and disabled people already living in the area.

Create accessible outdoor communal planting areas.

Provide open access as well as secure play provision for disabled children and young people.

Work with people with various disabilities to make sure that interior and exterior designs work.

Better pavements and curbs for wheelchairs and buggies.

A More accessible & inclusive Area

Make development as green as possible in terms of materials and impact on environment.

Consider recycling or re-using parts of materials from demolished buildings.

Encourage nature and learning opportunities through project.

Create more electric car charging points and better cycle provision.

Create new and better habitats for nature and biodiversity.

Better maintenance, rubbish and recycling service.

Environment & Sustainability

These are draft and we want to confirm and add to these with the community over the coming weeks.


Your priorities for landscape & play• More green and public spaces

like Bridget Joyce Square. • Outdoor social space, seating,

shelter and picnic areas.• Community gardening, and

improve existing green space on estate.

• More and better play space for all ages.

• Improved outdoor gym • Use rooftops for gardening / play• Keep as many trees as possible

and plant more.• Improve walking routes, and

signage through estate and to surrounding area.

• An amazing adventure play area and affordable childcare.

• Some services might work well sharing resources, others should be separate or dedicated to particular audiences.

• Spaces for adult learning

• Create new and better habitats for nature and biodiversity.

• Encourage nature and learning opportunities through project.

• Create accessible outdoor communal planting areas.

• Make sure that the scheme is as inclusive as possible.

• Provide open and secure play provision for young people with disabilities.


How are decisions being made on this project

• Insights, needs and

priorities of residents

and key stakeholders

in the local

community

• Aims and

commitments

of the council

• National/ London

policy & guidelines

• Good Design

Principles &

inclusivity

• Challenges of

space

• Can the council

afford it

All of these

factors have to

be taken into

consideration


1. Surrounding outdoor spaces and facilities

2. Outdoor spaces and facilities within White City Central

3. Do these spaces meet your needs?

- Breakout Discussion 1: Tell us what you think!

Part 1: Tell us about about your outdoor spaces


Surrounding outdoor spaces and facilities

Wormholt Park

Phoenix Farm

Estate green spaces

Hammersmith Park


• Where do you live?• Which surrounding outdoor spaces and

facilities do you use?• How often do you use them and when?• How do you travel there?• What do you do there?

Wormholt Park

Phoenix Farm

Estate green spaces Hammersmith Park

Surrounding outdoor spaces and facilities


One World Garden

Outdoor Gym

White City Adventure Playground

Bridget Joyce

Fixed Playground

Sports Pitch

Outdoor community spaces within White City Central


One World Garden Outdoor Gym White City Adventure Play

Outdoor spaces and facilities within White City Central

Sports Pitch Fixed Playground Bridget Joyce Square


• Tell us about yourself• Do these spaces meet

your needs and the needs of your family?

• Do they meet the needs of the wider community?

• How safe do these spacesfeelatdifferenttimes of day?

Over 50’s Center

Outdoor Gym


Bridget Joyce Square

Fixed Playground

Sports Pitch

SOUTH AFRICA ROAD

AUSTRALIA ROAD

COMMONWEALTH AVENUE

IND

IA AVEN

UE

CA

NA

DA

WAY

One World Garden

Do these spaces meet your needs?


Breakout Discussion 1

Tell us what you think of the existing landscape and public space!

25 mins then we will regroup and feedback


Part 2: Rethinking play and outdoor spaces

- Key Considerations

1. Play & White City Adventure Playground2. Differentusergroups3. Approach to boundaries

- Key Opportunities: Creating meaningful outdoor space alongside new homes

1. Sharing space (bringing people and groups together)2. A playable landscape (playful elements throughout as well as in playgrounds) 3. Landscape that works harder (enabling the environment to do more)

- Breakout Discussion 2: Tell us what you think!


Considerations


“The central area is an amazing resource for families - open space, play, childcare and family support are really well used and needed.”

“The Adventure is a really important part of the estate’s history - we need to keep a place like that for young people to have ownership and learn to take risks in a positive, safe place.”

You told us:


Consideration 1: Play & Adventure Play

Play Wales (2005)

We are hard-wired to play

Play can happen anywhere, anytime

Play is empowering

Doesn’t need kit, fences or carpets

Play connects us

Play is a requirement

“Play is a process that is freely chosen, personally directed and intrinsically motivated. That is, children and young people determine and control the content and intent of their play, by following their own instincts, ideas and interests, in their own way for their own reasons.”


Free to enter, free to leave, free to do as you please

Central to the estate since the 1970s

Staffed by qualified playworkers

The ‘Gold Standard’ in play provision

Strengthens risk-benefit analysis

A wild place in the city

A safe place for young people

What do you want for this facility?

Consideration 1: Play & Adventure Play

How do you feel about The Adventure playground?

What are your memories of this space?

What do you want for this facility?


Consideration 2: Different user groups

SOUTH AFRICA ROAD

AUSTRALIA ROAD

COMMONWEALTH AVENUE

IND

IA AVEN

UE

CA

NA

DA

WAY

Outdoor Gym


Bridget Joyce Square

Fixed Playground

Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre

One World Garden

Switch sports

1 o’clock club

Randolph Beresford

Harrow youth Club

WC Adventure play ground

Residents / Community

Anthony Lillis

• Multiple user groups• Some spaces are used by

a single user group• Boundaries• Some spaces are shared• Have we missed anyone?

Key user groups

Community garden

Over 50’s Center

Sports Pitch


What do different groups need from their spaces?

Switch sports

1 o’clock club

RB Nursery /annexe

Harrow Youth Club

Anthony Lillis

One World Garden

Residents

Adventure Playground

Stafftosupervise

Able to take risks safely

Fitness equipment

FlexibilityGrowing and garden

space

Inclusive and

sensory

Team sports and

games

Fixed playequipment

Social / gathering

space

Secure boundary

Training/education/

skills

Needs


Opportunities


Opportunity 1: Sharing Space

What do you think?

Which groups or activities could share space?

Which groups or activities require dedicated areas?

Could boundaries be moreflexible?

We believe shared space is where communities thrive.

Community garden with play Spaces are flexible and adaptable

Shared space encourages informal and formal activities


Opportunity 2: A playable landscape

Bridget Joyce Square - play on the way

Separate facilities - safe/ unsafe?

“The fences are unattractive and not very welcoming - it would be nice to have something more open .”

“Bridget Joyce square is lovely, lots of people enjoy walking through it and children play there - need more social spaces and seating for parents.”


Opportunity 2: a playable landscape

Existing Landscape

1. Range of isolated outdoor spaces

1. A playable landscape starts with the journey itself

2. Outdoor spaces tend to be associated with buildings

2. Route passes through a range of outdoor spaces that

animate the journey

3. Boundaries to these spaces divide the site

3. Nature of boundaries change, more spaces overlap

and are shared

Playable Landscape

Flexible boundary

Closed boundary

Spaces

Key


A playable landscape is... creative and flexible

shall we show maes roof top one?

jump relax

stroll hide

watch/ chat

climb

wait

workout

meet

more than just a path... more than just steps... more than just a bench..

a chance to ...

Each structure or element has multiple functions Playfulness becomes a main feature of the public realm


A playable landscape is... creative and flexiblemore than just a fence...

a chance to ...

more than just planting... more than just a tree..

vantage point

escape

be challenged

have freedom from adults

create identity

paint and change

climb and break rules

engage each sense

retreat from stress

heal / nurture


A playable landscape is... inclusive

Helping to explore the senses Playing through music Playing together

“Provide play and outdoor gardening opportunities that are accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities”


A playable landscape is... on your doorstepSafety and security benefits: overlooked; lines of sight; lines of sound

Independent mobility of children and young people

Giving children the feeling of independence Strengthens a child’s autonomy

“Provide more and better play spaces”


Opportunity 3: Landscape can work harder

Flexible space for play workers to animate

Underground tunnels

Climbing structures

Risky structures

Natural elements like sand and water

Zip wire

Waterside Adventure Playground for example is smaller but still delivers amazing play.


Landscape can work harder: Using roof space

Somerstown, Plot 10, LondonSt. Luke’s edible Yard, LondonGolden Lane Campus, LondonFH

“Local people probably don’t get to go on rooftops often and it would be great if they could experience that”


Landscape working harder - programming & temporary use

In the next stage of the project we want to test some ideas and will be working with local peopletofindoutwhatyou’dliketoseemoreofinthefuture.

Pop-up play Community market space

Pop-up exerciseTemporary growing garden


Breakout Discussion 2

Tell us your thoughts on the landscape considerations and how we could approach these creatively!

25 mins then we will regroup and feedback


Thank you!

please give us your feedbackon the priorities

bit.ly/whitecityfeedback


Key next steps & ways to be involved

Confirming priorities

Feedback online and

from newspaper

Processing feedback from

Landscape Workshop

Additional outreach

Throughout January

Stage 1 Online Exhibition

February 0212-2pm | 5.30-7.30pm

Phone: 020 3735 7629Email: [email protected] the website: bit.ly/whitecitycentral

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