Coalie Conversations

Have you say about the future of this important greenspace

To view a summary or full version of the Landscape proposal document please visit http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/coalie-park/

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The aim of Coalie Conversations is to give us a prioritised list of projects we can take forward to make improvements which are truly wanted and needed by local people

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* 1. How often do you use Coalie Park and the greenspace by the Water of Leith in Leith?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Rarely

Never

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* 2. How do you currently use this space? Tick all that apply

Getting around on foot

Getting around on bike

Exercise or keeping fit

Walking a dog

Play space

Seeing nature

Relaxing outside

Meeting friends and socialising outside

Picnic or eating / drinking

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What are the positive aspects of the space?

Car free walking space

Car free cycling space

Good place to exercise

Good place for children to play

Convenient for dog walking

Relaxing greenspace

Relaxing bluespace

Well used by local people

Street Art

Wildlife

Good meeting place

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What are the negative aspects of the space?

Poorly maintained

Overgrown

Litter in the park

Litter in the river

Dog Poo

Conflict between users

Safety during the day

Safety at night

Poorly designed space

Antisocial behaviour

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Would you like to see change and investment in the space ?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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Think about these opportunities:

Improve the flow of user movement

Re-establish peoples' connection with the Water of Leith

Enhance Biodiversity (nature and wildlife)

Think about these opportunities:<br>
<ul>
<li>Improve the flow of user movement</li>
<li>Re-establish peoples' connection with the Water of Leith</li>
<li>Enhance Biodiversity (nature and wildlife)</li>
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* 6. Please rank the opportunities as to how important they are to you

	Very Important	Important	Not important
Improving the flow of users	Improving the flow of users Very Important	Improving the flow of users Important	Improving the flow of users Not important
Re-establish a connection with the Water of Leith	Re-establish a connection with the Water of Leith Very Important	Re-establish a connection with the Water of Leith Important	Re-establish a connection with the Water of Leith Not important
Enhance the space for nature and wildlife	Enhance the space for nature and wildlife Very Important	Enhance the space for nature and wildlife Important	Enhance the space for nature and wildlife Not important

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* 7. What infrastructure improvements do you think would work well in the space?

Outdoor play space 0-5 years

Outdoor play space 5-11 years

Outdoor play space 12+ years

Skate / Parkour Skills area

New Benches

Gardening space

Social / Meeting Space

Access to the waterside

Event Space

Street Art opportunities

Lighting

Bins

Cafe or Catering space

Drinking Water fountain / point

Wildlife habitat in the park

Wildlife habitat on the water or banks

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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Think about these project ideas.

The Loop Path - introduce an attractive walking route around the park, suitable for all

Hubs - Develop the three existing ‘hubs’ of Coalie Park into a more welcoming and engaging riverside space. Waterside steps, area upstream of the Great Junction St bridge and the brick structures where the river turns and walkway splits

Vegetation / habitat works - manage the trees, shrubs and grasslands to provide better views and more diverse habitat for wildlife

Art works and Active Recreation - utilise the existing hard landscaping into a playful space and develop the potential for street art expression

Think about these project ideas.<br>
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<li>The Loop Path - introduce an attractive walking route around the park, suitable for all</li>
<li>Hubs - Develop the three existing ‘hubs’ of Coalie Park into a more welcoming and engaging riverside space. Waterside steps, area upstream of the Great Junction St bridge and the brick structures where the river turns and walkway splits</li>
<li>Vegetation / habitat works - manage the trees, shrubs and grasslands to provide better views and more diverse habitat for wildlife</li>
<li>Art works and Active Recreation - utilise the existing hard landscaping into a playful space and develop the potential for street art expression</li>
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* 8. Please rank these project ideas

	Great idea	Good idea	Ok idea	Bad idea
The Loop Path	The Loop Path Great idea	The Loop Path Good idea	The Loop Path Ok idea	The Loop Path Bad idea
Hubs	Hubs Great idea	Hubs Good idea	Hubs Ok idea	Hubs Bad idea
Vegetation and Habitat works	Vegetation and Habitat works Great idea	Vegetation and Habitat works Good idea	Vegetation and Habitat works Ok idea	Vegetation and Habitat works Bad idea
Art works and Active recreation	Art works and Active recreation Great idea	Art works and Active recreation Good idea	Art works and Active recreation Ok idea	Art works and Active recreation Bad idea

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These are the overall design objectives we feel are important do you agree?

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* 9. Do you agree or disagree with these design objectives for the space?

	Agree	Neither	Disagree
The project should make Coalie Park functional as a park for a wide range of users	The project should make Coalie Park functional as a park for a wide range of users Agree	The project should make Coalie Park functional as a park for a wide range of users Neither	The project should make Coalie Park functional as a park for a wide range of users Disagree
The project brings together the existing spaces scattered throughout this linear ‘park’ by giving them functions as a series of ‘hubs’	The project brings together the existing spaces scattered throughout this linear ‘park’ by giving them functions as a series of ‘hubs’ Agree	The project brings together the existing spaces scattered throughout this linear ‘park’ by giving them functions as a series of ‘hubs’ Neither	The project brings together the existing spaces scattered throughout this linear ‘park’ by giving them functions as a series of ‘hubs’ Disagree
The project should promote and encourage active travel by waymarking and improving the loop route	The project should promote and encourage active travel by waymarking and improving the loop route Agree	The project should promote and encourage active travel by waymarking and improving the loop route Neither	The project should promote and encourage active travel by waymarking and improving the loop route Disagree
The project should regain a connection with the river setting by re-establishing view corridors and visual connections	The project should regain a connection with the river setting by re-establishing view corridors and visual connections Agree	The project should regain a connection with the river setting by re-establishing view corridors and visual connections Neither	The project should regain a connection with the river setting by re-establishing view corridors and visual connections Disagree
The project should bring the vegetation into active, positive management for biodiversity, and for a sense of safety and placemaking	The project should bring the vegetation into active, positive management for biodiversity, and for a sense of safety and placemaking Agree	The project should bring the vegetation into active, positive management for biodiversity, and for a sense of safety and placemaking Neither	The project should bring the vegetation into active, positive management for biodiversity, and for a sense of safety and placemaking Disagree

Coalie Conversations

Have you say about the future of this important greenspace

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The aim of Coalie Conversations is to give us a prioritised list of projects we can take forward to make improvements which are truly wanted and needed by local people

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* 1. How often do you use Coalie Park and the greenspace by the Water of Leith in Leith?

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* 2. How do you currently use this space? Tick all that apply

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* 3. What are the positive aspects of the space?

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* 4. What are the negative aspects of the space?

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* 5. Would you like to see change and investment in the space ?

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Think about these opportunities: Improve the flow of user movement Re-establish peoples' connection with the Water of Leith Enhance Biodiversity (nature and wildlife)

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* 6. Please rank the opportunities as to how important they are to you

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* 7. What infrastructure improvements do you think would work well in the space?

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* 8. Please rank these project ideas

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These are the overall design objectives we feel are important do you agree?

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* 9. Do you agree or disagree with these design objectives for the space?

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* 10. Do you have any other thoughts, ideas or suggestions we should consider?

Think about these opportunities:

Improve the flow of user movement

Re-establish peoples' connection with the Water of Leith

Enhance Biodiversity (nature and wildlife)