Proposals - Public Realm & Infrastructure

The wayfinding strategy illustrated below proposes a number of measures which will both inform and add a degree of consistency across the types of signage which has been used to date. We propose a consistent suite of signs across the town as well as those which will define the circular walking and cycle routes.

Ideas and Opportunities

• Using a combination of street furniture, signs and art

• Totums with history and interpretation

• A wayfinding suite and narrative across the whole town

• Ability to link with QR codes and future information points

• Combining seasonal events with permanent installations

• Use of ‘Toolkit’ elements from Community Space proposals

• Local history information boards

Together with the plans for improved connectivity both within Saltash and on the River, the team have a number of ideas which might form future plans for the regeneration of Saltash; plans which might increase the tourist trade and provide the ‘draw’ which Saltash needs to increase the number of visitors to the town as well as making the waterfront more attractive to passing boats.

Waterside boardwalk:

• Creation of a waterside boardwalk connecting Jubilee Gardens pontoon to Saltmill Park

• A raised pathway along the bio-diverse riverbank

• Part of a connected series of routes promoting Active Travel

Illuminated Royal Albert Rail Bridge:

• The Royal Albert Bridge is Saltash’s most recognisable landmark

• Make more of this structure with a stunning lighting installation (not simply flood-lighting)

• It would have the potential to become a significant tourist attraction - part of an ‘art trail’?

• Perhaps the subject of an international competition? 

• See ‘The Illuminated River’ - a cohesive lighting vision for the Thames bridges celebrating bridges as architectural, social and historical landmarks. Beckett Rankine are on the team.