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HOME PART E Physical design and materials SECTION 6 Introduction INTRODUCTION SECTION 7 High quality footways PART A A vision for London’s streets SECTION 8 Carriageways PART B From strategy to delivery SECTION 9 Crossings SECTION 10 Kerbside activity PART C New measures for new challenges SECTION 11 Footway amenities PART D Balancing priorities SECTION 12 Safety and functionality SECTION 13 Street environment PART F Appendix SECTION 14 Transport interchanges + Streetscape Guidance [Part E – Physical design and materials] Footway amenities 232 11.8 Art The use of public art on the TLRN may be considered for an area where a special or decorative design feature or landmark will help to define a particular place and enhance people’s daily experiences. We will prioritise designs in which the promoter can demonstrate that the installation will make a positive impact on the quality and distinctiveness of the local setting. Figure 230: Playful artwork Design considerations Public art is often designed to provide a landmark which people can identify and use to navigate. Artwork may therefore be appropriate in areas which lack other recognisable features. Public art should not be limited to single objects or expensive finishes. The best design response is often the most simple: a repeated single element across a wider area, or a well-conceived adjustment to the ‘standard’. Public art should be delivered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and should not pose a health and safety risk, restrict sightlines or pose a trip hazard. Temporary art installations may be considered for certain situations, such as during the construction of wider street improvement works, or as part of a temporary wayfinding strategy and, in exceptional circumstances, to promote major events. The maintenance and management of public art must always be taken into account as part of the design process. All art installations (temporary or permanent) should be detectable at ground level by a symbol or a long cane. Any projections from art installations should not present a collision hazard to those using the footway. Designers should aim to support local artistic talent. In some cases, it may be appropriate to involve the local community in judging a design Figure 231: A sculptured granite bench in Windrush Square
HOME PART E Physical design and materials SECTION 6 Introduction INTRODUCTION SECTION 7 High quality footways PART A A vision for London’s streets SECTION 8 Carriageways PART B From strategy to delivery SECTION 9 Crossings SECTION 10 Kerbside activity PART C New measures for new challenges SECTION 11 Footway amenities PART D Balancing priorities SECTION 12 Safety and functionality SECTION 13 Street environment PART F Appendix SECTION 14 Transport interchanges + Streetscape Guidance [Part E – Physical design and materials] Footway amenities 233 competition through the local authority’s arts coordinator. Public art does not necessarily need to be expensive or complex. A simple transformation of everyday objects can be just as effective. Location Design teams should ensure that the placement of the artwork complies with our Streetscape Guidance general location principles and that any structure does not overly impinge on footway space and impede pedestrian movement. Public art may be considered across a wide range of settings including, but not restricted to: public areas where people gather, such as transport interchanges or public squares; highly visible traffic corridors and routes, for example on roundabouts; and distinct urban structures, such as bridges or subways. Delivery Planning consent may be required from the local planning authority. Design teams wishing to commission art for the TLRN should liaise with one or more of the following contacts: The relevant local authority’s arts coordinator. Our Art on the Underground team – for projects relating to London Underground station forecourts. Art in the Open – support organisation for additional public realm art commissioning guidance. When working on the TLRN, design teams or external promoters of public art should forward their recommendations to the SDRG. Figure 232: Winning sculpture: Goat atop packing crates in Spitalfields Maintenance Any proposed intervention should not require significant changes to the existing maintenance regime. The standard of maintenance depends on many factors including the location, condition and function of the area or feature. Additional information Greater London Authority: All London Green Grid SPG, 2012 The London Plan, 2011 11.9 Bins The regular and convenient provision of bins on footways provide an important contribution towards supporting a litter free environment, but can also impact on the general appearance and quality of the streetscape. Limited provision of bins in litter hotspots, where people congregate or near tourist attractions, can help to manage the problem of litter, assuming bins have sufficient capacity and are regularly serviced. Figure 233: Bins which combine functionality to separate several types of waste are encouraged
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