Strengthening Portobello Road consultation
Experience
We heard the community wants better signage and wayfinding, some greening, and limited seating.
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Signage and wayfinding
We heard that community members want:
- Better functional signage to facilities such as toilets and points of interest
- Signage to promote a welcoming environment such as ‘Welcome to Portobello Market’ or ‘Market Open’ rather than ‘Road Closed’
- Signs to encourage footfall to the north end of the market and Golborne Market
We propose:
- Signage that celebrates history and heritage and attracts visitors
- Welcoming signs at gateways such as Westbourne Grove
- More signage for market sections and points of interest without adding street clutter
- Promote route to and from Golborne Market and north end of Portobello
Greening
We heard that community members want:
- Greening that does not interfere with the functioning of the market
We propose:
- Planting new trees where feasible at junctions and outside core market areas not to impact the movement of people or market operations
- Introduce water fountains at junctions and designated seating areas
Seating
We heard that community members want:
- Limited seating areas where it will not restrict the flow of people or take up space on pavements
- Temporary and supervised seating that can be removed at the closing of trade to avoid pockets of antisocial behaviour
We propose:
- Managed seating areas off the market recognising that the flow of people is integral to market function
- Prioritise temporary seating
- Inviting social spaces for resting while discouraging antisocial behaviour