Parks news Olympic Park vision unveiled
Concept designs put forward by ten shortlisted teams for the creation of “two new distinctive areas” in East London have been unveiled by the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC). Five teams are in the run-
ning to design a new public space to the south of the Olympic Park, while fi ve more have been selected to draw up proposals for a community hub to the north. The visions are now on
display at the OPLC’s offi ces until 9 December and at New London Architecture until early January. A winning design for each area will be revealed next month. It is hoped the South Park space will create
An artist’s impression of one of the proposals for the future of the park Meanwhile, the second area to the north of
a urban landscape similar to the South Bank and will incorporate a visitor centre, water fea- tures and play facilities.
the park will be sited in the green river valley and boast a visitor centre and a multi-purpose indoor space for community use OPLC CEO Andrew Altman said: “Plans
are more advanced than any previous host Olympic City.”
Permanent walks are proposed for the park Exmoor receives Dark Sky Reserve status
T e International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has con- fi rmed that Exmoor National Park is the first location in Europe to be awarded International Dark Sky Reserve designation. UK astronomer and IDA
Dark Sky Places Development Committee chair Steve Owens said: “T e designation will hopefully attract stargazers from all around the world to the region, and astrotour- ism will hopefully become another staple visitor attrac- tion to Exmoor.” A number of local organi-
Cairn Gorm walks consultation starts
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Highland Council have launched a consul- tation to gather views plans for permanent guided walks to the summit of Cairn Gorm, Scotland. A six-week consultation commenced on 14 November following a request from Cairngorm Mountain (CML) to provide the service from the Cairngorm mountain railway top station. T e service will be marketed as Walk @
T e Top and will be off ered to the sum- mit of Cairn Gorm and back to the station using the summit path and the Marquiss Well path.
It is hoped that Exmoor’s new status will attract tourists to the region
sations and tourism providers and operators backed Exmoor in its bid to become only the world’s second International Dark Sky Reserve over the last two years.
Exmoor National Park chief executive Dr
Nigel Stone added: “We look forward to wel- coming many more visitors in the future to enjoy the starlit skies at night.
Wales to have single environment agency
Environment Agency Wales; the Countryside Council for Wales; and Forestry Commission Wales are to be brought together in one single environment body for the country. Welsh environment minister John Griffi ths has agreed to the plans following nine months
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of scoping work undertaken by offi cials and representatives from the three organisations. It is estimated the move would result in sav-
ings of up to £158m over a 10-year period, with a consultation into the role and functions of the new single body to begin in January.
Bute Park Education Centre offi cially opens
Cardiff Council has offi cially opened the new Bute Park Education Centre, which is part of a wider £5.6m restoration project currently being undertaken at the park. T e new facility will provide a new hub
for all educational activities taking part in Bute Park and will enable people to gain an insight into the council’s horticultural operations. A classroom, an archive room and interpretation panels form part of the building, while large windows to the rear of the centre will allow visitors to view the working part of the nursery.
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Cyclopark development to launch in Kent
Cyclopark, a complex off ering facilities for cycling, running and extreme sports, is scheduled to open its doors near Gravesend, Kent, in spring 2012. Kent County Council is behind the scheme, which will be located in 43 hectares (106 acres) of landscaped parkland and is being delivered by civil engineering fi rm VolkerFitzpatrick. T e new development, which will cost
nearly £10m, will incorporate a 340m BMX racetrack and a skate park, as well as a 2.9km (1.8-mile) circuit track for cycling and running.
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