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Fostering inclusive design - children's infrastructure
4.5.1Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Public realm has generally been colonised by vehicular traffic which makes the need for communal and private residential amenity spaces more critical. Increasingly the council has moved to prioritise
dwellingnon-domesticresidentialaccessexternal-spaceplacemakingNatural surveillance in residential schemes
4.5.8Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Natural surveillance is maximised within residential schemes when main habitable rooms and primary entrances are located within street frontages, with more private rooms/spaces located to the rear of
site-planningexternal-spacedwellingresidentialNatural surveillance through design features
Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Natural surveillance can be enhanced by providing additional opportunities for eyes on the street. Balconies and higher density living can encourage this when designed appropriately. Inclusive design
placemakingurban-designpublic-realmresidentialsafetyaccessexternal-spacePassive surveillance through mixed-use frontages
Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Residential scheme recently constructed on the Ormeau Road includes a range of windows and recessed terraces which together with the GF retail units enhance passive surveillance.
placemakingurban-designresidentialcommercialpublic-realmsafetySafeguarding daylight and sunlight
4.10.2Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Safeguarding daylight and sunlight within existing and nearby buildings is essential in creating quality internal and external spaces and should be carefully considered from the outset of the design p
dwellingresidentialexternal-spaceCommon issues with bin storage design
4.11.7Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
If not carefully considered at the outset of the design process, common issues that can arise include; • Visual clutter - caused by impact of bins placed along street, in residential front gardens or
dwellingresidentialcommercialaccessaccessibilityexternal-spacesite-planningBin storage area design requirements
4.11.8Belfast·SPG005 Placemaking and Urban Design
Bin storage areas should be appropriately designed so that they are easily accessible and well-integrated within the proposed layout. In the case of residential development, bins should be stored in e
dwellingresidentialcommercialaccessexternal-spacesite-planning