Background
The
Deptford Green Area consists of three streets which form a “horseshoe”
off the A200 Creek Road. The
Deptford Green Estate has a history of rat-running during peak hours and
is of great concern to residents. The
estate is a mixed residential area of recent 'mews style' development
alongside tenements grouped around a small park.
Scheme Objectives
 | Urban regeneration
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| Elimination of rat-running
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| Improve perception of personal safety
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| Promote greater use of public space
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| Reclaim the streets from domination by traffic
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| Encourage more care for local environment
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| Increase the attractiveness of urban living
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Impacts
There
has been complete elimination of the rat-run between Princes Street and
Stowage, so making the area much safer than before. A significant environmental improvement and a sense of place
has been commented on, particularly near Gilbert House / St Nicholas House
and outside the Armada Hall Community Centre.
Some residents still feel threatened by too much traffic intrusion
but traffic speeds throughout are considerably slower than before, so the
risk of serious accidents has been substantially reduced. By giving a clear message that the area is being cared for it
has reduced the incident of fly-tipping in Borthwick Street and other such
anti-social behaviour.
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Progress
- March 2005
No information received.
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