yeah i kinda of gave up, on similar topic i noticed the LTN junctions now have camera's on them. I know the opinion is mixed on these new measures but overall i have to say i think its a benefit and a positive step. Being a cyclist myself the quieter side roads are great and i imagine residents are enjoying noise the reduced traffic.
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yeah i kinda of gave up, on similar topic i noticed the LTN junctions now have camera's on them. I know the opinion is mixed on these new measures but overall i have to say i think its a benefit and a positive step. Being a cyclist myself the quieter side roads are great and i imagine residents are enjoying noise the reduced traffic.
nick
Pleomorphic Adenomas R us
I tend to agree on the new measures ( though many of my neighbours appear to be of opposite views from the comments section is the LTN site )
Despite generally supporting I still feel that Lambeth’s approach and lack of consultation has really not done any favours. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, but acknowledge that I do view the cooperative councils activities through the lens of u75
Despite generally supporting I still feel that Lambeth’s approach and lack of consultation has really not done any favours. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, but acknowledge that I do view the cooperative councils activities through the lens of u75
Rushy
basically a scrotum
It depends where you are in which LTN.
I would say that putting aside the Shakespeare Road issues the main Railton Road LTN is pretty good. In the vicinity of the Herne Place gate traffic and traffic noise has reduced very notably. Access remains very good for most residents with lots of options. I don't get the impression that Dulwich Road is notably busier either. Some of the Shakespeare concerns seem fair however - although I have not followed them in detail. Overall, that part of the LTN works for me.
The Saint Matthews one can be a pain in the arse for access because the sole access is off a busy red route which can mean the last section of your journey can take up to 20 minutes (more often 10) instead of less than a minute. This does not benefit anyone. Diverted traffic instead of going one side of the homes goes the other. And that is where the noise always came from, so no improvement there. And there can surely be no improvement in air cleanliness - I don't know but would not be surprised if it were slightly worse. Traffic on Saint Matthews Road itself has not been all that reduced because it was never the problem that campaigners like to pretend it was - but yes there are a handful less ratrunners. Much of the coming and going is parking for the "car free" town hall and that has not been impacted by the LTN (although it has been impacted temporarily by the Town Hall site not being fully operational). You could actually say that Lambeth have turned a residential street into their private carpark.
nick
Pleomorphic Adenomas R us
gaijingirl
Well-Known Member
I'm a bit surprised to hear you say that. I cycle through Herne Hill at least twice daily and have done for years and the traffic there is the worst I've ever seen it. I've not driven it since the LTN came into play. I very rarely drive and certainly not close as Herne Hill.
Rushy
basically a scrotum
You are right that the HH junction is busy in all directions, though I think less so appriaching from Dulwich Road. Dulwich Road itself seems no more busy. Bridge works on the junction are surely a major contributor to the junction?
gaijingirl
Well-Known Member
The whole place is a disaster at the moment - roadworks, burst water mains, LTN, randomly placed traffic cones, more and more potholes, lorries parked in front of the cyclists' dropped kerb, people double parked all over the place. Yesterday I saw a super-long HGV drive the whole way through the bridge with all it's wheels on one-side up on the pavement, right up to the door of the barbers/Cafe Prov because there was simply not enough turning room for it to make the junction otherwise.
Rushy
basically a scrotum
Certainly noticed whilst tucking into a no.7 that the traffic often backs up to Steve's Cafe on Norwood Road.
gaijingirl
Well-Known Member
Way further than that - at least up to Trinity Rise travelling north.
CH1
"Red Guard"(NLYL)
Can anyone help on this clearly very important event - which I have missed by almost 4 weeks.
I thought I had seen something posted on here - but is does't show up insearches. Maybe Buzz?
This gives the impression that the idea is never mind the gentrification so long as you get the ethnics right.
A theoretical discussion on what gentrification in Brixton might look like if the process retained aspects of Afro-Caribbean Culture
About this Event
Outline of the event
The event will include:
- A display of Johannah Fening’s final year’s research-led MArchD project ‘Reclaim Brixton’.
Attendees will be treated to a 10 minute pre-recorded presentation summarising her themes of research and illustrating how she responded to her thesis question:
“How can architectural interventions, disrupt current gentrified models of development to protect, enhance and empower Black migrants and diasporas, to prevent the erasure of Afro-Caribbean culture using Brixton as a catalyst ofsocial reform?”
Followed by:
- A live talk through of her case study on Brixton Arches, discussing the present-day effects of gentrification and the impact this has on locals and their livelihood
Attendees will then be invited to participate in:
- A live Q&A between Johannah and the audience on her work and the themes discussed during the event.
Biography
Johannah Fening is a MArchD graduate from Oxford Brookes University who also specialised in Urban Design in her first year of postgraduate study. The work she produced in 2019 was awarded the ‘Best Urban Design Approach for Informal Settlements’
She also gained national recognition, being 1 of 4 student finalists for the 2020 National Urban Design Awards.
During her second year of masters, her research-led architectural design proposal explored and responded to the racial and social inequalities in the US and the UK in housing, which she feels very passionate about as a Black-British female from an African migrant household.
She looks forward to applying and continuing her research in her future endeavours through contributing to projects and policies-making, which will create sustainable change in urban areas.
You can connect with Johannah Fenning MArchD Architecture Graduate (RIBA Part II) on Linkedin at:
This event is brought to you by the Creative Community Placemakers Network in collaboration with Global Urban Design Community Interest Company.
Global Urban Design CIC is a Community Capacity Building, Inclusive Placemaking and Urban Design Community Interest Company. We are asset locked, limited by guarantee, without share capital and not-for-profit. We reinvest any surplus in growing our capacity, social impact and accomplishing our social missions which include:
The Creative Community Placemakers Network (CCPN) brings together community groups, artists, performers, graphic and brand designers, placemakers, urban designers, architects, planners, Council and BID representatives. CCPN provides opportunities for skills and knowledge transfer, networking, community pilot projects and support, as well as being a platform for collaborations.
Please note a one hour lecture on this from Johanna Fening whose Oxford Brookes University MA disertation this is canbe found on Youtube
I'm curious to know if anyone came across this already - and persevered with the lecture.
I found the categorisation of the 4 chosen Afro-Caribbean/Melting Pot projects (or businesses) interesting.
Of course you can get the answer you want by framing your questions skillfully.
I have yet to sit through the whole lecture rto see what Ms Fening's answer is.
Maybe she doesn't have an answer - its all a Battle of Ideas like Clare Fox and co from the Revolutionary Communist Party turned Brexit Party?
I thought I had seen something posted on here - but is does't show up insearches. Maybe Buzz?
This gives the impression that the idea is never mind the gentrification so long as you get the ethnics right.
A theoretical discussion on what gentrification in Brixton might look like if the process retained aspects of Afro-Caribbean Culture
About this Event
Outline of the event
The event will include:
- A display of Johannah Fening’s final year’s research-led MArchD project ‘Reclaim Brixton’.
Attendees will be treated to a 10 minute pre-recorded presentation summarising her themes of research and illustrating how she responded to her thesis question:
“How can architectural interventions, disrupt current gentrified models of development to protect, enhance and empower Black migrants and diasporas, to prevent the erasure of Afro-Caribbean culture using Brixton as a catalyst ofsocial reform?”
Followed by:
- A live talk through of her case study on Brixton Arches, discussing the present-day effects of gentrification and the impact this has on locals and their livelihood
Attendees will then be invited to participate in:
- A live Q&A between Johannah and the audience on her work and the themes discussed during the event.
Biography
Johannah Fening is a MArchD graduate from Oxford Brookes University who also specialised in Urban Design in her first year of postgraduate study. The work she produced in 2019 was awarded the ‘Best Urban Design Approach for Informal Settlements’
She also gained national recognition, being 1 of 4 student finalists for the 2020 National Urban Design Awards.
During her second year of masters, her research-led architectural design proposal explored and responded to the racial and social inequalities in the US and the UK in housing, which she feels very passionate about as a Black-British female from an African migrant household.
She looks forward to applying and continuing her research in her future endeavours through contributing to projects and policies-making, which will create sustainable change in urban areas.
You can connect with Johannah Fenning MArchD Architecture Graduate (RIBA Part II) on Linkedin at:
This event is brought to you by the Creative Community Placemakers Network in collaboration with Global Urban Design Community Interest Company.
Global Urban Design CIC is a Community Capacity Building, Inclusive Placemaking and Urban Design Community Interest Company. We are asset locked, limited by guarantee, without share capital and not-for-profit. We reinvest any surplus in growing our capacity, social impact and accomplishing our social missions which include:
- Community capacity building, Workshop Development and Facilitation
- Community Engagement and Co-design
- Promoting sound urban design & inclusive placemaking principles,
- Providing Urban Design, Masterplanning and Inclusive Placemaking consultancy services
- Collaborating on community benefit projects.
- Coordinating the Creative Community Placemakers Network
The Creative Community Placemakers Network (CCPN) brings together community groups, artists, performers, graphic and brand designers, placemakers, urban designers, architects, planners, Council and BID representatives. CCPN provides opportunities for skills and knowledge transfer, networking, community pilot projects and support, as well as being a platform for collaborations.
Please note a one hour lecture on this from Johanna Fening whose Oxford Brookes University MA disertation this is canbe found on Youtube
I'm curious to know if anyone came across this already - and persevered with the lecture.
I found the categorisation of the 4 chosen Afro-Caribbean/Melting Pot projects (or businesses) interesting.
Of course you can get the answer you want by framing your questions skillfully.
I have yet to sit through the whole lecture rto see what Ms Fening's answer is.
Maybe she doesn't have an answer - its all a Battle of Ideas like Clare Fox and co from the Revolutionary Communist Party turned Brexit Party?
editor
hiraethified
The 'big voice' busker outside the tube station was absolutely murdering Radiohead's 'Creep' earlier today, mercilessly stripping the song of all its vulnerabilities and turning it into another octave-tumbling, TV judge-impressing exhibition of soulless technical virtuosity.
teuchter
je suis teuchter
Normally a bad sign
editor
hiraethified
They may not open on the Monday. That menu - if they're going to run with it- is good value mind, Halloumi and chips for £6.99!
Menu | The Prince Albert, Brixton
Join us for our delicious selection of food and drinks at The Prince Albert in Brixton. Enjoy one of our selection of pub favourites or try something new!
TopCat
Putin fanboy
Food at the Albert has always been cheap but has varied a lot in quality, timeliness, etc.They may not open on the Monday. That menu - if they're going to run with it- is good value mind, Halloumi and chips for £6.99!
Menu | The Prince Albert, Brixton
Join us for our delicious selection of food and drinks at The Prince Albert in Brixton. Enjoy one of our selection of pub favourites or try something new!www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk
When Badgers did the grub it was great.
editor
hiraethified
The Architects for Social Housing have thankfully briefly stopped being full-on conspiracy loons and have posted something interesting and useful about these buildings
architectsforsocialhousing.co.uk
ASH Co-Housing: Design Option for the Brixton Housing Co-operative
This co-housing project is the fourth time in recent years that ASH has worked with housing co-operatives as a way to build the much-needed social housing that London councils and housing associati…
architectsforsocialhousing.co.uk
jimbarkanoodle
Well-Known Member
The menu is cheap, but i doubt it will be much better food that a Wetherspoons. Plenty of other places nearby to eat.
editor
hiraethified
It may be that you'll have to eat to be able to drink if we go up a tier.
jimbarkanoodle
Well-Known Member
Plate of chips it is then!
coldwaterswim
Active Member
Shippou-Sensei
4:1:2.5
Certainly a substance of sorts.But is that a ‘substantial’ meal?
coldwaterswim
Active Member
I agree but appears certain gov ministers would not
Attachments
Some people really don't like the LTN's, they have ripped the signs off all the bollards and posts and pulled all the cables out the camera.
I get people are frustrated but we all have to pay for this damage, this sort of action will loose my sympathy for the fight against LTN's.
TopCat
Putin fanboy
Its quality engineering.
technical
stripey
Where was this? Round us they’ve still to put the cameras in, although one of the no entry signs has been knocked down a couple of times already
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