Policy 10a: North East Cambridge Centres
Support
Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan
Representation ID: 51788
Received: 27/07/2020
Respondent: Encompass Network
I think the proposals are well thought-out. I would add that, alongside requirements to be fully accessible for disabled people, there should be gender-neutral toilets included in the design of all public buildings (separate to disabled toilets). The development of an entirely new community area from scratch is a wonderful opportunity to create a development inclusive of transgender, non-binary, intersex and gender-non-conforming people inherent in its very design.
I think the proposals are well thought-out. I would add that, alongside requirements to be fully accessible for disabled people, there should be gender-neutral toilets included in the design of all public buildings (separate to disabled toilets). The development of an entirely new community area from scratch is a wonderful opportunity to create a development inclusive of transgender, non-binary, intersex and gender-non-conforming people inherent in its very design.
Support
Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan
Representation ID: 51854
Received: 31/07/2020
Respondent: Encompass Network
An overall very positive policy with regards to creating new community areas. By requiring new buildings to include gender-neutral toilets, and staff at public buildings in the Centres to be trained as Safe Space employees, the centres could be built up from the start as inclusive and accessible for LGBTQ+ people.
I think the proposals are well thought-out. I would add that, alongside the explorations suggested of ways to improve access for disabled people to the whole area and particularly the Centres, there should be explorations of ways to improve inclusion for other minorities. Representing the Encompass Network, I am particularly concerned with improved access for LGBTQ+ people, which could be implemented here by requiring there to be gender-neutral toilets included in the design of all public buildings (separate to disabled toilets). The development of an entirely new community area from scratch is a wonderful opportunity to create a development inclusive of transgender, non-binary, intersex and gender-non-conforming people inherent in its very design. Working with the potential Community Development Officer from the beginning of this community area would also be a brilliant way to build up an inclusive community from the start, for all LGBTQ+ people, by working towards making the whole area and all staff employed in newly built buildings certified Safe Space employees (as the City Council is currently).
Comment
Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan
Representation ID: 53427
Received: 03/10/2020
Respondent: Fen Ditton Village Society
Three primary schools planned but no secondary school – children would have to travel.
Health care provision, nursery, sports provision are “pending further engagement with providers” – what guarantee they will fulfil and not be a drain on existing services?
Many facilities are not in the high density area (Cowley Road) – may lead to social isolation.
Three primary schools planned but no secondary school – children would have to travel.
Health care provision, nursery, sports provision are “pending further engagement with providers” – what guarantee they will fulfil and not be a drain on existing services?
Many facilities are not in the high density area (Cowley Road) – may lead to social isolation.
Object
Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan
Representation ID: 53479
Received: 03/10/2020
Respondent: Mrs Laurie Woolfenden
Cowley Road centre appears to have highest density and highest buildings but served by fewer facilities
Where is the secondary school – children grow up?
Little detail on what the “services” are at the Science Park centre – do “services” imply those for vehicular travel? Currently Milton Road jammed with cars.
What guarantees are there that the developments will not become crime-ridden, sterile areas like that at Cambridge Station which was designed to be a similar wonderful mix?
Cowley Road centre appears to have highest density and highest buildings but served by fewer facilities
Where is the secondary school – children grow up?
Little detail on what the “services” are at the Science Park centre – do “services” imply those for vehicular travel? Currently Milton Road jammed with cars.
What guarantees are there that the developments will not become crime-ridden, sterile areas like that at Cambridge Station which was designed to be a similar wonderful mix?
Comment
Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan
Representation ID: 54089
Received: 04/10/2020
Respondent: Mrs Anne Wildman
I like the ideas of the content and placing of the community centres. They appear to cover most needs but the high density of building throughout the entire development is too overwhelming. Not enough green space.
I like the ideas of the content and placing of the community centres. They appear to cover most needs but the high density of building throughout the entire development is too overwhelming. Not enough green space.
Comment
Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan
Representation ID: 54504
Received: 05/10/2020
Respondent: Cambridge Cycling Campaign
We support the locating of centres at the intersections of key walking and cycling routes which connect out into the surrounding areas. Cycle parking should be integrated into the design of buildings to avoid having a negative effect on the public realm – this will only be achieved if sufficient quantities of well-designed and secure cycle parking are provided for each building use.
We support the locating of centres at the intersections of key walking and cycling routes which connect out into the surrounding areas. Cycle parking should be integrated into the design of buildings to avoid having a negative effect on the public realm – this will only be achieved if sufficient quantities of well-designed and secure cycle parking are provided for each building use.
Comment
Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan
Representation ID: 55674
Received: 02/10/2020
Respondent: St John's College
Agent: Savills
Neutral:
The broad rationale for the distribution of centres is understood. The Cowley Road Neighbourhood Centre (Policy 10e) is indicated to be partly on land owned by St John’s College. Whilst there are longer term plans for the redevelopment of parts of St John’s Innovation Park, further clarification and discussion is required as to how it is anticipated that the “small amount of ancillary retail space would extend the local centre over Cowley Road” into St John’s Innovation Park would be accommodated in advance of any redevelopment.