Policy information sourced from Enfield’s North East Enfield Area Action Plan (NEEAAP)
5.3 Improving the Public Realm
The Council will develop a strategy for public realm improvements within individual neighbourhoods that connects to and supports the strategic pedestrian/cycle links identified in Chapter 4 and the green corridors proposed in Chapter 8. Principles should include:
- creating routes accessible to all pedestrians, including disabled people and those with children in pushchairs. Dropped kerbs or raised crossing points help to create accessible routes;
- integrating traffic calming with improvements to pedestrian routes through the use of raised tables;
- using design to distinguish between the relative importance of connections so creating a readily understandable hierarchy of routes - that is, those routes that are the most important should look important;
- introducing street trees and other forms of planting in carefully considered locations, so that the landscape supports the hierarchy of routes and also contributes to the biodiversity of the area - for example, by providing a green corridor linking open spaces;
- using good quality materials that are appropriate to the character of the area; and
- generally using a consistent palette of materials and street furniture to give a coherent character. However, distinct materials and street furniture may be appropriate for locations which form a strong focal point to an area.
For more information please see the North East Enfield Area Action Plan (NEEAAP)