1. Introductions and apologies
2. Lloyds Corner
3. Empty Shops and Artists
4. Art Trail II
5. Portland Works Open days
6. Sharrow Signpost
7. Any other business
8. Next Meeting
Showing posts with label lloyds corner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lloyds corner. Show all posts
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Distinctive Sharrow Action Group meeting
The next Distinctive Sharrow Action group meeting will be held at the Old Junior School, South View Road on Tuesday 6th April at 6.30pm.
Please send any agenda items through to me at julia@sharrowcf.org.uk before this date
We will update/ have a chat about the following:
1. Lloyds Corner
2. Lowfield Myspace
3. Empty Shops and Artists
4. Portland Works
5. Art trail
6. Project planning and proposals
Please send any agenda items through to me at julia@sharrowcf.org.uk before this date
We will update/ have a chat about the following:
1. Lloyds Corner
2. Lowfield Myspace
3. Empty Shops and Artists
4. Portland Works
5. Art trail
6. Project planning and proposals
Monday, 8 March 2010
musical corner at lloyds?
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2010-03/02/the-building-that-became-a-musical-instrument.aspx
inspriatio for lloyds corner?
If you've recently visited the University of Plymouth in Devon, or you're a student there right now, then you might be familiar with the Roland Levinsky building -- a monolithic construction built in 2007 to house the arts and architecture faculties on the edge of the University. Each year, the institution holds a festival called the Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival, which is now in its sixth year.
This year, however, the organisers have chosen to begin the festival in a rather innovative way -- by turning the building itself into an instrument. In a performance called "Sunlight Symphony: Sunrise", artists Alexis Kirke and Tim Hodgson have placed light sensors in windows on each floor of the building, facing the direction of sunrise -- and as the sun emerges over the horizon and the first rays of light land on the uppermost sensor, a single note will ring out around the building.
As the light hits the next floor down, another note will sound, and so on until all nine floors are activated -- producing nine different layers of audio. Then, as the sun climbs higher in the sky and the intensity of the received light increases, the intensity and complexity of the music will build, producing melodies and harmonies that play through surround speakers located throughout the Roland Levinsky building.
inspriatio for lloyds corner?
If you've recently visited the University of Plymouth in Devon, or you're a student there right now, then you might be familiar with the Roland Levinsky building -- a monolithic construction built in 2007 to house the arts and architecture faculties on the edge of the University. Each year, the institution holds a festival called the Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival, which is now in its sixth year.
This year, however, the organisers have chosen to begin the festival in a rather innovative way -- by turning the building itself into an instrument. In a performance called "Sunlight Symphony: Sunrise", artists Alexis Kirke and Tim Hodgson have placed light sensors in windows on each floor of the building, facing the direction of sunrise -- and as the sun emerges over the horizon and the first rays of light land on the uppermost sensor, a single note will ring out around the building.
As the light hits the next floor down, another note will sound, and so on until all nine floors are activated -- producing nine different layers of audio. Then, as the sun climbs higher in the sky and the intensity of the received light increases, the intensity and complexity of the music will build, producing melodies and harmonies that play through surround speakers located throughout the Roland Levinsky building.
Friday, 5 March 2010
Gas Lamp listing
The official listing of the gas lamp (and a very nice photo) can be found here:
http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=455116&mode=quick
http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=455116&mode=quick
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
permeable pavements
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/greeninfrastructure/technology.cfm#permpavements
I think this website is full of useful information, which could be apply at asmall scale for Lloyds corner (a sort of demonstration site) in an imaginative way. Laurence
I think this website is full of useful information, which could be apply at asmall scale for Lloyds corner (a sort of demonstration site) in an imaginative way. Laurence
Monday, 8 February 2010
Lloyds Corner: The Removal of Objects
Hello... Having done a bit of research (well, asked Dave...) I have found out it costs £10,000 per phone box for them to be removed! so a costly process...
Monday, 1 February 2010
Surelight sheffield
Got some info through at work from this sheffield company called Surelight. They could be very useful to provide design input / pricing for any outdoor lighting scheme.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Next Action Group Meeting
The next meeting of the action group will be next Tuesday, 8th December at 6pm...
Please try to attend as it will give us a chance to plan the projects for next year...
Three-line-whip!
This includes the next stage of LLoyds Corner, the Art Trail and the Shops Project...We have now got funding for two of these and need to work towards gettting funding for the third...
Please try to attend as it will give us a chance to plan the projects for next year...
Three-line-whip!
This includes the next stage of LLoyds Corner, the Art Trail and the Shops Project...We have now got funding for two of these and need to work towards gettting funding for the third...
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Masterplan for Lloyds Corner
This is a plan of action for Sheffield City Council produced by Distinctive Sharrow Action Group to help them make decision on how to improve Lloyd’s Corner for the benefit of local people, ensuring it is placed in context with other local community buildings.(please click on images to enlarge)
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Lloyds Corner Brief
‘Lloyds Corner’ is a highly visible small urban space, which currently doesn’t have a strong identity or design. However, local people have identified that it has potential to contribute to the quality of the public realm and the community life.
The Action Group has currently commissioned two projects, the first being Community design flags for sites along London Road, the district centre. The second project is a ‘Welcome to Sharrow’ signpost, the project launch for which was celebrated with giant lanterns as part of the annual lantern festival.
The Action Group has currently commissioned two projects, the first being Community design flags for sites along London Road, the district centre. The second project is a ‘Welcome to Sharrow’ signpost, the project launch for which was celebrated with giant lanterns as part of the annual lantern festival.
Project aims and objectives:
• Regenerate this key public open space in London Road
• Contribute to making visible the identity of Sharrow
• Engage local people with their urban environment.
• Regenerate this key public open space in London Road
• Contribute to making visible the identity of Sharrow
• Engage local people with their urban environment.
For a full copy of brief, plese contact Julia Udall on julia@sharrowcf.org.uk .
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Lloyds Corner Brief
The Lloyds Corner Brief has now been drafted by the Distinctive Sharrow Action Group and will now be discussed with Sheffield City Council Officers. To obtain an electronic copy of this draft email Julia Udall at julia@sharrowcf.org.uk.
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
feedback on lloyds corner
Some of the views expressed about the images for lloyds corner......to magnify this image for better viewing, please click on it... thank you
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
information for lloyds conrer brief
Nether Edge neighbourhood group have repaired and reconnected their gas lamp... CV will be in touch to give us more information about this process to add to the brief...Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Action Group Minutes: 31st March 2009, the Old Junior School, 6pm
Present: Jean Cromar, Rosalie Wyatt, Laurence Pattacini, Julia Udall. Lu Golob, Ryan Morley
Apologies: Mel Pearson, Catherine Crompton, Paula Ridsdale, Charlotte Morgan
The minutes of this meeting have now been removed. Please contact the action group at sharrow_action@hotmail.com if you would like a copy of these minutes
Map of London Road/ Lloyds Corner 1903
...3-7 Alderson rd weas lised c 1903 trade directory as ironmonger, tailor and artificial teethmaker...cremorne beerhouse...as for sewage lamps ... made by Webbs of Brum, JEWebb patent Sewer Gas Destructors...... a set of names to conjure with? a site for a few big letters?
from RW
Monday, 23 March 2009
Thoughts on Lloyds Corner Brief.
These are some thoughts, apologies for the lack of structure.
The brief drafts are great. They seem coomprehensive in getting accross our main agenda for the project, particularly the trio of regeneration, identity and engagement.
I also agree with CC that the toolkit is a really useful document and could be referenced. Perhaps we could consider the corner's position in relation to other key sites for future regeneration ? (Is it a point on the john st triangle?) and the lloyds corner project could be open to future links with other sites- a walk, a series of related designs/objects/installations.
Perhaps there is scope for an educational element within the project?
In terms of the way the space could be inhabited and used, the past problems with street drinkers/drug users etc need to be addressed. Many residents feel strongly that seating should not be reintroduced as many campaigned to have it removed. Is there potential for an active space that rethinks the use/function/design of the pavement? With additional objects or a structure (we discussed a tree?) to give the area a landmark and area in which to explore/develop identiy?
CM
The brief drafts are great. They seem coomprehensive in getting accross our main agenda for the project, particularly the trio of regeneration, identity and engagement.
I also agree with CC that the toolkit is a really useful document and could be referenced. Perhaps we could consider the corner's position in relation to other key sites for future regeneration ? (Is it a point on the john st triangle?) and the lloyds corner project could be open to future links with other sites- a walk, a series of related designs/objects/installations.
Perhaps there is scope for an educational element within the project?
In terms of the way the space could be inhabited and used, the past problems with street drinkers/drug users etc need to be addressed. Many residents feel strongly that seating should not be reintroduced as many campaigned to have it removed. Is there potential for an active space that rethinks the use/function/design of the pavement? With additional objects or a structure (we discussed a tree?) to give the area a landmark and area in which to explore/develop identiy?
CM
Brief development: From LP
DISTINCTIVE SHARROW
Lloyds Corner
Context
Distinctive Sharrow context
Funding available
Action group
Why Lloyds Corner
Lloyds Corner has been identified as the potential site for ‘small scale intervention’ within the framework set in the Distinctive Sharrow document. Sharrow community forum? The community? Sharrow action group? Selected this site because:
- highly visible from London Road and could act as a demonstration site for further interventions in Sharrow
- small urban space , therefore manageable as the first community project to promote sharrow’s identity
- the existing space is of poor quality design and is a left over space with no proper function
We might need Julia’s help for this first part to gather all the facts and history of this project
Background information:
Community
The Sharrow Action Group has organised two informal public consultation events to consult the community and generate ideas for Lloyds Corner. The details of these events and comments/ideas collected are included in appendix A. The key findings can be summarised as follow:
- the function of Lloyds corner needs to be flexible to accommodate the wide range of the public preferences and address the great diversity of the community of Sharrow. (ref. list compiled after first event 4th October 2008). Suggestion included temporary exhibition spaces, temporary stalls.
- the space is mainly a through route rather than a destination. People looked while passing by during the two events but often remained on the edge of the space (see movement maps drawn on 24th January 2009). The proposals should make sure not to impede main existing circulation pattern.
- The edge along London road is particularly important as it is visible by the numerous pedestrians and car users on London Road.
- children/young people were instrumental is engaging adults in the activities proposed during the second event on the 24th January 2009. the proposals for the site should therefore take into account children needs and interests.
-
Technical constraints
To be agreed with local authority, site boundaries , services…etc
Any other sugestions
Project aims and objectives:
- regenerate this key public open space in London Road
- contribute to the development of the identity of Sharrow
- engage local people with their urban environment
Rationale:
General principles (see project objectives signpost brief)
- community led project in relation/collaboration with local designers and/or artists
- develop skills in Sharrow
Specific
- create a high quality functional urban place enhancing the experience of London road and Sharrow
- improve people’s movement and use of the space
- create a focal point in the streetscape and local environment
- design should be highly ambitious, playful and unique in relation to Sharrow identity
Proposed stages for this project
design proposals
- acquire a full understanding of the place (Lloyds Corner) based on previous research/events/consultations and designers’ own assessment
- engage with the ‘Distinctive Sharrow’ process with a good understanding of the specificity/character of the area and the needs of local people.
- Propose a process to ensure a continuous engagement of the local community with the design process
- Put forward strategies for Lloyds Corner and propose design/s accordingly, different options at a draft stage to enable the community to be proactive in finalising the proposal.
- Propose management plan for the site for example to accommodate temporary events, existing (lantern festival, Chinese new year) and potential suggested by the community (art exhibitions, educational events)
2. Public consultation
- exhibition of draft proposals (different options to choose from)
- feedback from the community
- vote on preferred strategies/design
3. Finalise design/proposals according to the public consultation outcome
Other information to include in the final brief at a later stage
Selection criteria
Commission panel
Process and timescale
Application process
Lloyds Corner
Context
Distinctive Sharrow context
Funding available
Action group
Why Lloyds Corner
Lloyds Corner has been identified as the potential site for ‘small scale intervention’ within the framework set in the Distinctive Sharrow document. Sharrow community forum? The community? Sharrow action group? Selected this site because:
- highly visible from London Road and could act as a demonstration site for further interventions in Sharrow
- small urban space , therefore manageable as the first community project to promote sharrow’s identity
- the existing space is of poor quality design and is a left over space with no proper function
We might need Julia’s help for this first part to gather all the facts and history of this project
Background information:
Community
The Sharrow Action Group has organised two informal public consultation events to consult the community and generate ideas for Lloyds Corner. The details of these events and comments/ideas collected are included in appendix A. The key findings can be summarised as follow:
- the function of Lloyds corner needs to be flexible to accommodate the wide range of the public preferences and address the great diversity of the community of Sharrow. (ref. list compiled after first event 4th October 2008). Suggestion included temporary exhibition spaces, temporary stalls.
- the space is mainly a through route rather than a destination. People looked while passing by during the two events but often remained on the edge of the space (see movement maps drawn on 24th January 2009). The proposals should make sure not to impede main existing circulation pattern.
- The edge along London road is particularly important as it is visible by the numerous pedestrians and car users on London Road.
- children/young people were instrumental is engaging adults in the activities proposed during the second event on the 24th January 2009. the proposals for the site should therefore take into account children needs and interests.
-
Technical constraints
To be agreed with local authority, site boundaries , services…etc
Any other sugestions
Project aims and objectives:
- regenerate this key public open space in London Road
- contribute to the development of the identity of Sharrow
- engage local people with their urban environment
Rationale:
General principles (see project objectives signpost brief)
- community led project in relation/collaboration with local designers and/or artists
- develop skills in Sharrow
Specific
- create a high quality functional urban place enhancing the experience of London road and Sharrow
- improve people’s movement and use of the space
- create a focal point in the streetscape and local environment
- design should be highly ambitious, playful and unique in relation to Sharrow identity
Proposed stages for this project
design proposals
- acquire a full understanding of the place (Lloyds Corner) based on previous research/events/consultations and designers’ own assessment
- engage with the ‘Distinctive Sharrow’ process with a good understanding of the specificity/character of the area and the needs of local people.
- Propose a process to ensure a continuous engagement of the local community with the design process
- Put forward strategies for Lloyds Corner and propose design/s accordingly, different options at a draft stage to enable the community to be proactive in finalising the proposal.
- Propose management plan for the site for example to accommodate temporary events, existing (lantern festival, Chinese new year) and potential suggested by the community (art exhibitions, educational events)
2. Public consultation
- exhibition of draft proposals (different options to choose from)
- feedback from the community
- vote on preferred strategies/design
3. Finalise design/proposals according to the public consultation outcome
Other information to include in the final brief at a later stage
Selection criteria
Commission panel
Process and timescale
Application process
Friday, 20 March 2009
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Brief for Lloyds corner: initial ideas CC
I've never done this sort of things before so this is definitely more like ideas, to be thrashed about in the meeting next week.
- I think its very important to mention the Distinctive Sharrow Toolkit, I found it really inspiring when wanting to get involved, it sums up a lot about the area and gives a lot of really nice ideas that are the sort of things that have been positivly discussed and experimented by the action group
The Space...
Reasons why the space was chosen as one of the staring points for possible regeneration of Sharrow through the distinctive Sharrow action group:
- Prominent part of Sharrow, will be seen/passed by people from all over Sheffield who come to eat and shop on London Road and to come to football matches at Bramall Lane. A chance to show off Sharrow to people who do not realise how nice/exciting/distinctive and diverse an area it is. Possibly increase visitors to the area.
- Area that has had past controversy, previously frequented by 'street drinkers' mainly due to nearby position of late opening chemist. A lot of local people have concerns about doing anything with the space (benches etc) in case it encorages them back, an alternative opinion could be that with a lot of improvemnt to this unsightly 'non-space' a variety of people will be encoarged to the space at differnet times and it will take on a new feel/purpose.
- Route between London Road and Bramall Lane football stadium, Route to residential area, car park, poorly known green space etc
- A quite large area of paving that is under used, centrally located and therefore has huge potential!
What?
- Eye catching
- Unique (at least in Sheffield!)
- Increase usage of the space
- Change the usage of the space, differnt people, different ages, different backgrounds, different use at differnt times?
- Smarten up, improve 'look' of the space
- potential? to increase the actual space and change road layouts etc to have an even wider impact
Ideas...
- Paving
- Lightling
- Games
- Art
- Sounds
Footfall at nightime (on lloyds corner)
...it was an interesting experience...
...i stayed from 19:25-20:25....
3 street drinkers/men in 30s wi cans/ there all ti. others came and went, nobother.
just outside cremorne there was a violent incident, 2 police cars and ambulance, pavement cleaned etc..
i saw one child probably under 11 on a bike alone, several others under 14 with adults.
lloyds is open 6/7 til 10pm, Eylen supermarket opposite til 11pm...
...a lot of cars turned and several seemed to be using lloyds entrance as rendezvous, some cruising, a lot of BMWs..
...i counted those who crossed lloyds corner between phone boxes and lamppost:
121 men
32 women
9 children<14 est.
...i stayed from 19:25-20:25....
3 street drinkers/men in 30s wi cans/ there all ti. others came and went, nobother.
just outside cremorne there was a violent incident, 2 police cars and ambulance, pavement cleaned etc..
i saw one child probably under 11 on a bike alone, several others under 14 with adults.
lloyds is open 6/7 til 10pm, Eylen supermarket opposite til 11pm...
...a lot of cars turned and several seemed to be using lloyds entrance as rendezvous, some cruising, a lot of BMWs..
...i counted those who crossed lloyds corner between phone boxes and lamppost:
121 men
32 women
9 children<14 est.
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