Comment
Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan
Representation ID: 54501
Received: 05/10/2020
Respondent: Cambridge Cycling Campaign
The provision of open space is low for the planned number of residents and surrounding spaces such as the river path and Milton Country Park are already overstretched. We support the fact that open spaces are located along key cycling and walking links, but would recommend an increase in the amount of space closer to that allocated to the Trumpington Meadows development (90 hectares per 3,500 homes). All public open spaces should incorporate formal secure cycle parking and there should be spaces where children and beginner adults can safely learn to cycle.
We support small neighbourhood greens and playspaces throughout the development so that every resident is able to access a green space area on foot and those without individual gardens have places nearby to benefit their physical and mental health. Access to playspaces within a walk or short cycle ride is also important to children’s development of independence.
The provision of open space is low for the planned number of residents and surrounding spaces such as the river path and Milton Country Park are already overstretched. We support the fact that open spaces are located along key cycling and walking links, but would recommend an increase in the amount of space closer to that allocated to the Trumpington Meadows development (90 hectares per 3,500 homes). All public open spaces should incorporate formal secure cycle parking and there should be spaces where children and beginner adults can safely learn to cycle.
We support small neighbourhood greens and playspaces throughout the development so that every resident is able to access a green space area on foot and those without individual gardens have places nearby to benefit their physical and mental health. Access to playspaces within a walk or short cycle ride is also important to children’s development of independence.