Save it or Pave it?
We are petitioning against proposed changes to Colquhoun Square and the Traffic Management Scheme (CHORD project) in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute UK. We believe it isn't in the best interest of Helensburgh and has failed to engage with the community of Helensburgh.
The CHORD project proposes the removal of grass and flowerbeds and replacing the area of Helensburgh Colquhoun Square with paving. In addition there is a proposed new traffic management system through the Square and the centre of the town, which we believe will cause traffic jams and create delivery problems for local shops. There will also be increased problems for disabled and less fit residents. We don't want to see our beautiful Victorian square being replaced with concrete, reducing the visual appeal of the Square, affecting road access and impacting local businesses in and around the town centre. We are not against change, however we believe the CHORD project should be given imaginative and creative reconsideration, especially around the seafront, before it is too late.
Did you know:
- The total soft landscape in the Square (ie grass, shrubs and trees) will be decreased by 43%
- The total road area in the Square will be decreased by 50%
- And this will cost £6.6 million pounds.
Please sign this petition (below) if you want to save Colquhoun Square, and would like the Council to recognise that the current consultation has failed and ensure that the community of Helensburgh has a real input into the proposals before any more public money is spent.
*****To view the facts about the CHORD project - please click here. *****
If you have already signed the paper petition thanks for your support.
Updates
August 29, 2011
I have spent the past several days reviewing the details of the CHORD project and meeting with local shop owners to discuss their concerns regarding traffic flow. The feedback from our community confirms that we must seek more thoughtful design solutions before the current plans move forward.
August 29, 2011
The momentum behind this petition confirms that the community values the character of our Victorian square. This level of engagement provides a clear mandate to request a more thoughtful approach to the proposed paving plans.
Reached 100 supporters
August 29, 2011
6 Comments
This is going to be a nightmare for delivery vans and parking. The council never listens to anyone in this town.
Ridiculous idea. The square is lovely as it is and the shops depend on that traffic access. Nobody asked us about this.
So much for a Victorian square. Just another grey concrete slab now. Very sad.
6.6 million for concrete?? madness. keep the green space the way it is.
DONT PAVE OUR TOWN
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Save it or Pave it?
We are petitioning against proposed changes to Colquhoun Square and the Traffic Management Scheme (CHORD project) in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute UK. We believe it isn't in the best interest of Helensburgh and has failed to engage with the community of Helensburgh.
The CHORD project proposes the removal of grass and flowerbeds and replacing the area of Helensburgh Colquhoun Square with paving. In addition there is a proposed new traffic management system through the Square and the centre of the town, which we believe will cause traffic jams and create delivery problems for local shops. There will also be increased problems for disabled and less fit residents. We don't want to see our beautiful Victorian square being replaced with concrete, reducing the visual appeal of the Square, affecting road access and impacting local businesses in and around the town centre. We are not against change, however we believe the CHORD project should be given imaginative and creative reconsideration, especially around the seafront, before it is too late.
Did you know:
- The total soft landscape in the Square (ie grass, shrubs and trees) will be decreased by 43%
- The total road area in the Square will be decreased by 50%
- And this will cost £6.6 million pounds.
Please sign this petition (below) if you want to save Colquhoun Square, and would like the Council to recognise that the current consultation has failed and ensure that the community of Helensburgh has a real input into the proposals before any more public money is spent.
*****To view the facts about the CHORD project - please click here. *****
If you have already signed the paper petition thanks for your support.
Updates
August 29, 2011
I have spent the past several days reviewing the details of the CHORD project and meeting with local shop owners to discuss their concerns regarding traffic flow. The feedback from our community confirms that we must seek more thoughtful design solutions before the current plans move forward.
August 29, 2011
The momentum behind this petition confirms that the community values the character of our Victorian square. This level of engagement provides a clear mandate to request a more thoughtful approach to the proposed paving plans.
Reached 100 supporters
August 29, 2011
6 Comments
Why spend all that money to make the place look worse. Focus on the seafront like it actually needs.
This is going to be a nightmare for delivery vans and parking. The council never listens to anyone in this town.
Ridiculous idea. The square is lovely as it is and the shops depend on that traffic access. Nobody asked us about this.
So much for a Victorian square. Just another grey concrete slab now. Very sad.
6.6 million for concrete?? madness. keep the green space the way it is.
DONT PAVE OUR TOWN
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Why spend all that money to make the place look worse. Focus on the seafront like it actually needs.