Islington Streetbook – seeking your views!

Islington Streetbook sets out standards for the design of Islington’s streets and open spaces.

To have your say you can comment on a draft copy of the document that will be available between 13 February and 26 March 2012:

o On line at www.islington.gov.uk/streetbook

o At the Council Offices at 222 Upper Street N1 1YA and

o At each library in the borough (for locations and opening hours see: www.islington.gov.uk/Education/Libraries/Local

In addition, or if you prefer, you can attend a drop in session to meet with, and address your comments directly to, members of the steering group that produced the draft. These sessions will take place at Islington Town Hall on:

o Wednesday 7 March 2012 between 1pm and 5.30pm and

o Wednesday 21 March 2012 between 1pm and 5.30pm.

There is no need to book a slot but if you need to attend at a particular time or have particular access or communication needs please contact:

o Clare Goodridge or Emma Luddington on 020 7527 2394 (clare.goodridge@islington.gov.uk or emma.luddington@islington.gov.uk)

For directions to the Town Hall and general access information see: www.islington.gov.uk/contact/visitingoffices/townhall.asp

BSL interpreters will be available should you need them on either occasion.

This new Streetbook brings together, for the first time, the council’s expertise on urban design, transport planning, highways engineering, landscape design, sustainability, horticulture, play provision and fairness, in a single document. That expertise has been informed by diverse user groups and tested to ensure its relevance and effectiveness for users, providers and regulators.

Where spaces look and feel good they are essentially conducive to positive behaviours. The risk and fear of crime and or anti-social behaviour will be mitigated where the public realm is uncluttered, sightlines are clear, use is varied and users diverse. The best start for children and young people will depend, in part, on their opportunities for play, to mix, and the accessibility and convenience of the public realm to whole families. Older people, women, BME groups and disabled people also have particular concerns that must be addressed if we are to produce an inclusive environment within which individuals flourish. Measures to reduce the effects of urban pollution, increase the biodiversity of the borough, and promote walking and cycling, will also contribute to our healthy living objective.

It is our goal that Islington’s network of streets and open spaces support our diverse communities, commercial, cultural and social life making the borough a vibrant place for people to live, work, visit or simply pass through.

To get it right we need to hear from you!

For questions or comments contact:

Clare Goodridge
Inclusive Design Officer
Policy and Projects
Strategic Planning and Regeneration Division
Islington Council
4th Floor Municipal offices
222 Upper Street
London, N1 1YA

Tel: 020 7527 2394

Alternative contact: Emma Luddington 020 7527 2394

www.islington.gov.uk