2015 SOSE Walkability project
2015 SOSE Walkability project
For our SOSE project our class went for a walk to see how walkable the area around Tyndale Christian School was.
Summary
For our SOSE project our class went for a walk to see how walkable the area around Tyndale Christian School was.
Description
We walked out of Tyndale Christian School and walked left on London Drive. We then walked right onto Sunhill Street then turned right onto Gloucester Avenue until we reached Smith road, where the traffic lights are. We then crossed the road and walked back onto London Drive and back to Tyndale. On the walk we looked out for positive and negative things on the street that make the area walkable.
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Points of Interest
1. Cracked road
The road is cracked which makes it uneven and hard to walk on without dripping.
2. Playground
The playground is a great place for children to play outside and get fresh air.
3. Bench at Playground
The benches at the playground let people relax while their children are playing on the playground. The benches could also be used for people who just want to go outdoors.
4. Grass oval
The public oval is a great place for people to play sports or spend time with a pet. It is a big open area for everyone to share.
5. No entry to oval
The grass oval is big and there is a long fence surrounding the grass but with only two gates to get in. People are more likely to use the oval if there is more access to the grass.
6. Traffic lights
The traffic lights at the intersection of Smith road and Gloucester Avenue work properly, allowing people to cross the road safely.
7. Graffiti
Graffiti makes the area look untidy and can also look a little intimidating.
8. Deli
The local deli allows people to buy food quickly, rather than traveling further to a supermarket. The deli also has a hair salon for local people to have their hair cut.
9. Letter box and Phone box
The letter and phone box lets people post mail and make calls when they need.
10. Rubbish
A lot of rubbish becomes caught in the gate at Salisbury East High School which makes the area look messy.
11. Speed limits
The speed limit is slowed down out side of the schools to prevent any accidents that may happen while to children are walking to and from school.
12. Dog bags
The dog bags at the park let pet owners clean up after their dogs, so they can keep the are clean and tidy.
13. Trees
The trees next to the footpath create shade for people walking. This avoids people getting sun burnt.
14. Low branches
The low tree branches don't give much room for people to walk, without hitting their heads.
15. Uneven footpath
The footpath throughout London Drive is uneven which makes it harder to walk on and can cause people to drip.
16. Dirt path
No footpath on one side of Sunhill Street has caused people to make a path through the dirt.
17. Wide footpath
The wide footpath on the corner of Sunhill street gives enough room for people to pass each other while still on the path.
18. Crowded footpath
The footpath along Gloucester Avenue becomes hard to walk on when a tree and pole crowds the path.
19. Footpath ends
The footpath on Gloucester Avenue ends before the end of the road, forcing you to cross the road to walk on the other path or walk on grass.
20. Bin at deli
The bin at the deli allows people to throw away their rubbish without littering. This is in a good spot because most people pass by it while walking.
21. Bin at bus stop
The bin at the bus stop on Gloucester Avenue lets people throw away rubbish without littering onto the street. This keeps the community clean.
22. Path behind bus stop
The path behind the bus stop lets people walk on a path without walking over people at the bus stop.
23. Uneven footpath by Tyndale
Over time the tree roots on London Drive have lifted the footpath up, making it uneven and hard to walk on.
24. Graffiti at traffic lights
The graffiti at the traffic lights make the lights look old which makes people disgusted so they don't want to touch it.
25. bus stop
The bus stop has a bench with shelter to protect people from the rain or sun.
Features
Public Transport
Playground
Seating available
Pram friendly
Park / Garden
