Background
 The
South West Burnley area is one of the most deprived areas in Burnley.
The Home Zone is centred on 80 densely constructed terraced houses
which were built in the 1900’s. The main road running through the
area is used as a rat run to avoid the main trunk roads, hence the
accident rate for the area is very high. There is a small area of
open space which at present is used for fly tipping and dog walking.
Scheme Objectives
 | To reduce traffic
speeds
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| To form echelon
parking layout and calm traffic
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| To enhance the local
environment through high quality street furniture and materials
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| To reroute health
centre traffic
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| To create open
spaces linked to the street
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| To improve lighting
(including back streets)
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Impacts
Residents
are generally happy with the new street scene arrangements.
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Progress
- March 2005
Streets
are now substantially complete, all paving and street furniture in place. Selective
house clearance finished with parking areas/ open spaces being treated.
New access road to community centre and closure of through route
still to be completed but these will be funded from already identified
highway funds. Further
treatment of open space/landscaped areas to be carried out with funding
from previously identified alternative sources.
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