The Lawrence Hill roundabout is situated in the most diverse area in Bristol,
and connects a large cross section of different cultures, ethnicities, religions
and backgrounds.1 A higher than average proportion of young people also
live in the area.2 The space has the potential to be a rich place of community
exchange and youth aspiration due to the spatial link and interesting social
context.
The scope of this report will outline proposals for interventions and props
situated in the Lawrence Hill Roundabout that can activate and improve the
perception, increase dwell time, and capitalise on this large underused public
space.
Currently the space is underused by residents. People rarely interact with
each other as there is no reason to. Some severe incidents have occurred in
the space, as well as antisocial behavior and crime in the vicinity and this
has given it a negative perception.3 There have also been severe issues with
flooding that are currently being resolved.4 This report examines the existing
site conditions, and potential opportunities to activate the space with the aim
of making it safer.
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