Proposed designs for three different social spaces in Ardrossan.

Designs for areas you could spend time in

Below are proposed designs for three different areas in Ardrossan, which will aim to create spaces where people can socialise, relax and enjoy spending time in. Each slider shows a photo of how the location looks now, and also the proposed design of what it could be. After each slider there are questions relating to each proposed design.

North Shore

Image shows proposed design for the area behind bus stop. Proposals include it being an active travel route to North Shore, with cycle parking and seating, as well as tree planting and a rain garden to help drain water sustainably, brighten the area and improve air quality

Looking towards North Shore, down Montgomerie Street, from the bus stop on Glasgow Street, located north of the church. There is no through road here from Glasgow Street - there is the pavement and a small area with bench and litter bin separating the two streets.  

View design as a PDFTo view the proposed design for looking towards North Shore as a PDF, click&nbsp;<a href="https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:3b9bd2ae-336b-4cd9-a588-3288d8642a30">here.&nbsp;</a>

Approaching the Castle

The next design proposal is for the approach to the castle steps, leading from Glasgow Street to Castle Hill. Please note that the project scope does not cover the steps themselves or the access to the castle.&nbsp;

Image shows proposed design for the entrance to the castle steps, Glasgow Street. This design is to celebrate Ardrossan Castle and the connection to Glasgow Street. Proposal includes: a mural on the wall, depicting Castle Hill; planting in plant boxe to the side of the steps, bike parking , seating, visitor information. Visitors can arrive by footway or the segregated cycle path. 

Entrance to Castle Steps, leading from Glasgow Street to Castle Hill

View design as a PDFTo view the proposed design for approaching the castle steps as a PDF, click&nbsp;<a href="https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:b0f1f040-d126-4f71-92bc-d96f15151da3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a>

Glasgow Street Gardens

Image shows the proposed design for these greenspaces and is titled 'Relaxing in Glasgow Street Gardens. This design promotes a welcoming space that invites people to stop; Celebrates Ardrossan's identity and provides a space for everyone to enjoy. The proposed design includes a mural depicting Ardrossan' character, on the wall above the steps leading to flats on Montgomerie street; below this mural there is easy maintenance climbing plants; within the greenspaces - new raised tree pkanters with timber seating surrounding; space for pop-up events; cycleparking and e-bike charging; mixture of informal single seats and bespoke engraved cubes depicting historical references. Safe, well-defined crossings are also proposed. 

Image shows the greenspaces at the junction of Glasgow Street and Montgomerie Street, opposite Princes Place. The green spaces are currently fenced off, with a gate to enter them. 

View design as a PDFTo view the proposed design for Glasgow Street Gardens as a PDF, click <a href="https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:015ed464-065b-433b-8410-a5f2b68d30ff" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a>

Designs for areas you could spend time in