In 2015, the Downs Committee asked the City Design Group of Bristol City Council to produce a Place and Movement Framework for the Clifton and Durdham Downs. This proposed a number of scenarios for improving walking cycling and key recreational facilities for Downs users.… Continue reading
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Commenting on Public Realm proposals
Whenever proposals are put forward for changes to the public realm (a planning term for all outdoor areas where the public is allowed access) Bristol Walking Alliance is keen to comment from the perspective of the pedestrian.… Continue reading
Event: We need to talk about parking!
An opportunity for the public, academics, policy makers and practitioners to get together and consider the thorny issue of parking in Bristol. Speakers will outline a range of parking-related issues, with plenty of opportunity for you to give your views on what to include in a future Bristol Parking Strategy.… Continue reading
Quakers Friars proposals
A planning proposal (19/04061/F) has been put forward to improve the public realm around Quakers Friars, in Bristol city centre, in order to attract more people to this retail and restaurant area.… Continue reading
Pavement parking – when will the government change the rules?
The Department of Transport has been conducting a review of pavement parking regulations for years. They still have not yet published proposals, but at a recent Transport Select Committee meeting, a transport minister gave an interesting insight into the current thinking.… Continue reading
Walk Fest walkability reports available for download
BWA ran several events during the Bristol Walk Fest in May. There were several guided walks in Bristol’s neighbourhoods, exploring the good and bad walking environments in each neighbourhood. This was followed by an event that brought together the findings.… Continue reading
Local Plan Review: second consultation
Bristol Council has been consulting on proposed changes to the Local Plan policies. BWA has responded to the second round of consultation.
The main points in our response are:
- the loss of priority for pedestrians.
Bedminster Friendly Shops Project
Bedminster Friendly Shops Project is aimed at local businesses to encourage and help them become more accessible, both as individual premises and in terms of the walkability of streets that link them.… Continue reading
Silverthorne Lane early proposals
Within the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone, significant development is expected in the St Philip’s Marsh area over the coming years. One early proposal is to redevelop the area between Silverthorne Lane and the Feeder Canal being put forward by Feeder Estates LLP, a partnership managed by Square Bay.… Continue reading
Walk to School Week: Monday May 20th – Friday May 24th
It’s an extra special Walk to School Week for Living Streets this year as we celebrate our 90th anniversary. Strider (our orange foot mascot) will be walking his way across the city and taking part in lots of exciting activities.… Continue reading