The Bearpit Walkway Project - Preferred Option

Walkway and

Landscape EnhancementProject

Preferred Option – October 2013

This presentation shows the proposal that is currently being developed in

collaboration with Bristol City Council into a final scheme that should be taken forward for implementation. It is under review for quality assurance and costs but is expected to proceed predominantly as shown here.Dependent on this process and budget constraints, some elements may not be able to be included in the works at this time, however, the proposal allows

for these to be added later and to let the project proceed even without all elements being included.

Overall the proposal has also been revised to provide a more flexible, neutral backdrop that will be interchangeable and adaptable to meet future

community preferences and circumstances and will promote a more creative, dynamic and inclusive community use of the space.

The feedback we received from our public consultation exercise has been taken into account in preparing the current proposals although cost

limitations have meant that not all of the public preferences could be included, although it is envisaged that temporary facilities and future adaptations could address these at some future time.

The scheme still follows and will enable the Bear pit Improvement Group to

continue with our broad aims of Art, History, Play, Trading and Greening.

Site plan – traffic junction

Improved access and connectivity across the junction

Site plan – public space

Improved access and connectivity into the Bearpit

Aerial view – looking to the north east

A pleasant green oasis in the concrete jungle

Aerial view – looking to the south west

An active and enlivened space for the whole community

Project aims – Access

Alternative route round the Bear pit and across the junction


Alternative routes into and through the Bearpit


Inviting and appealing access into the Bearpit


Improved access into the Bearpit for wheelchair users

BIG aims – Art

Opportunities for Art and History – underpass, etc. galleries

BIG aims – Art

Opportunities for Art – rooftop sculpture galleries

BIG aims – Play

Opportunities for play and fun – additional access into the Bearpit

BIG aims – Play

Opportunities for games and sport – open access

BIG aims – Play

Opportunities for performance – adaptable and flexible

BIG aims – Trade

Opportunities for trade – a variety of trading stalls, etc.

BIG aims – Trade

Opportunities for trade – peripheral to the public space

BIG aims – Trade

Opportunities for trade – food and drink hub with seating

BIG aims – Trade

Opportunities for trade – adaptable for markets and fairs

BIG aims – Trade

Improvements for trade – general storage facilities

BIG aims – Greening

Enhancing the green space – screen planting around the perimeter


Enhancing the green space – retained and additional trees


Improved accessibility to the green spaces


Opportunities for public seating – incorporated into the landscape

Design

The Bearpit Walkway Project - Preferred Option