Join us on Thursday 1 July, 12-3pm for an outdoor drop-by event where you can see our initial design ideas, take part in creative activities and tell us what is important to you.

Together we will develop design ideas for Stobswell that will bring out local stories and create attractive and enjoyable spaces to spend time in. So drop by Craigie Street from 12-3pm on 1 July and tell us what you think!

All staff will wear masks and sanitiser will be available to keep us all safe. We encourage you to wear a mask if you can and keep a 2m distance between yourself and others at all times.

If you want to take part in activities, you will be given an activity pack with stickers, markers and post-its - these are yours to keep so please don't share them with people outside your household.

Once it is submitted, the planning application will be available for you to add your comments on the Council’s website. Watch this space for updates!

Shopfront Shutter Artwork

We’ve commissioned local artist Louise Kirby to bring a splash of colour to Albert Street. Louise is currently working with our Community Engagement Officer to talk to local businesses between Arthurstone Terrace and Whaler’s Close about this exciting opportunity to add artwork to their shopfronts. Progress will be posted regularly on the blog, with artwork scheduled to be completed in the spring.

Other active travel updates

Finally, did you know that the Highway Code has been updated? This means that people walking, wheeling and cycling are now recognised as the most vulnerable road users. Sustrans has worked with partners to inform the Department for Transport’s newest and significant changes to The Highway Code, which has come into effect on Saturday 29th January. The new rules also apply to the Stobswell Pocket Places area and mean that road users who can cause the greatest harm, will now have the greatest responsibility to look out for others. You can read more about it here.

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Stobswell Pocket Places has been progressing in the month of February. Here are this month’s highlights for the community:

Artists Louise Kirby and Gordy Craw have now started the design process to progress mural and shutter art in the area.

An alumna of Morgan Academy, Louise is a local artist whose work can be seen on nearby Eliza Street. Her connection to the area, unique colourful style, and experience of delivering community-driven street-based artworks made her stand out among the eight artists who applied for this commission. Louise and our new Engagement Officer, Fiorella Modolo, continue to meet with shortlisted business owners on Albert Street to develop design ideas for their shopfront shutters. The artworks will reference Stobswell’s natural, architectural and cultural heritage that local people have highlighted throughout the project, with installation programmed for late Spring. 

Local lad Gordy Craw is a talented artist who recently worked with Stobswell Forum to add artwork to some of the shopfront surrounds in the shopping district – you may have seen his work on BeFriends or Dora’s Fish & Chips. His bold and characterful style won him the commission for the artworks proposed for Langlands Street. Gordy will deliver a series of artworks to bring interest, colour, and vibrancy to Langlands Street. A visual of Langlands Street created to inspire the artist can be seen above. Other improvements planned for this key connection to Albert Street include additional lighting and signposting to local destinations within walking distance.


Design

Our design team are busy putting the finishing touches to Craigie Street (pocket park) and the junctions on Balmore Street and Park Avenue (raised tables), as well as the junction at Arthurstone Terrace (buildouts). The finishing details are being decided based on feedback we received from the community at public events held last year and discussions with our delivery partners

Designs will be presented to the Dundee Access Group in early March to inform our detailed Equalities Impact Assessment which aims to ensure that the designs we’ve co-produced with the community create a space that is accessible and inclusive to all The Dundee Access Group provides a forum for discussion regarding accessibility needs of people who live in, work in, or visit Dundee, and will provide feedback on the Stobswell Pocket Places designs. Watch this space for more updates!

We are delighted to be included in the upcoming Stobswell Voice Spring Edition 2022. Keep an eye out for the printed issue!

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Three shutters belonging to local businesses have now been prepared and primed, ready to be used by artists Louise Kirby and Gordy Craw to install mural and shutter art.

The three shutters were cleaned and painted by a local painter and decorator, and they belong to the following businesses:

·         G.A. Helmore, electrical contractors based on Langlands Street.

·         Property Lets 4 U, letting agency on Albert Street

·         The Albert Bar, on Albert Street

We are delighted by the enthusiasm and ongoing participation of local businesses to Stobswell Pocket Places.

Artwork installation and painting will begin on the week commencing April 4^th and we will provide updates through the project Mailing List.


Design

Draft designs were presented to the Dundee Access Group in early March. The Dundee Access Group provided helpful feedback and input on the theme of accessibility issues.

Our design team are now including these comments to the project design which includes: Craigie Street (pocket park) and the junctions on Balmore Street and Park Avenue (raised tables), as well as the junction at Arthurstone Terrace (buildouts). 

In the next few weeks, the team will finalise the designs and Dundee Council will begin a tender process to appoint a contractor to implement the designs.

Watch this space for more updates!

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A total of 6 shutters belonging to 4 local businesses have now been painted and decorated by artists Louise Kirby and Gordy Craw.

Themes of all installed artwork draw inspiration from the character and identity of Stobswell and use a coherent colour palette. 

All shutters are now available for the public to see at:

·  G.A. Helmore, electrical contractors based on Langlands Street;

·  Property Lets 4 U, letting agency on Albert Street;

·  The Albert Bar, on Albert Street;

·   Lucky House, takeaway on Albert Street.

Shutter art will be formally launched on the 21^st May, with a drop-in event on Craigie Street from 12noon to 3pm, to which the whole community is invited.

The event will take place in conjunction with StobFest, and will include led-walks, art activities, meet and greet with the artists and refreshments.

You can drop in at any time during the day, or register your interest here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/332843272187

And you can watch the event promotional video by clicking this link!

We hope to see you there!

Design

A Design Review Workshop was held with Stobswell Forum in the month of April to review the current schemes and provide comments. 

Additional feedback was provided by the Dundee Access Group on the theme of accessibility issues.

Planning application for the scheme has now been submitted and is currently under review. 

Watch this space for more updates!

 

Want to be the first to receive updates on Stobswell Pocket Places? Join our Mailing List by clicking this link or by emailing fiorella.modolo@sustrans.org.uk.

A total of 6 shutters belonging to 4 local businesses have now been painted and decorated by artists Louise Kirby and Gordy Craw.

Themes of all installed artwork draw inspiration from the character and identity of Stobswell and use a coherent colour palette. 

All shutters are now available for the public to see at:

· G.A. Helmore, electrical contractors based on Langlands Street;

· Property Lets 4 U, letting agency on Albert Street;

· The Albert Bar, on Albert Street;

·  Lucky House, takeaway on Albert Street.

Shutter art will be formally launched on the 21^st May, with a drop-in event on Craigie Street from 12noon to 3pm, to which the whole community is invited.

The event will take place in conjunction with StobFest, and will include led-walks, art activities, meet and greet with the artists and refreshments.

You can drop in at any time during the day, or register your interest here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/332843272187

And you can watch the event promotional video by clicking this link!

We hope to see you there!

Design

A Design Review Workshop was held with Stobswell Forum in the month of April to review the current schemes and provide comments. 

Additional feedback was provided by the Dundee Access Group on the theme of accessibility issues.

Planning application for the scheme has now been submitted and is currently under review. 

Watch this space for more updates!

 

Want to be the first to receive updates on Stobswell Pocket Places? Join our Mailing List by clicking this link or by emailing fiorella.modolo@sustrans.org.uk.

A community event was held on 21 May to celebrate the installation of artwork created by Louise Kirby and Gordy Craw on shopfront shutters in Stobswell. 
 
Sixty-two people attended, including members of Stobswell Forum, Dundee City Council and local residents, for an afternoon of led-walks, community art activities and refreshments. 

You can view the event video here: https://youtu.be/1HzUjopzUM4

The event was additionally featured on STV on Monday 23 May. 

All completed shutters are now available for the public to see on Albert Street and Langlands Street.
 
Did you know that all artwork is now featured online on Public Art Dundee? Click this link to explore it on the interactive map: https://publicartdundee.org/explore/

Two new murals have also been installed on gable ends on Craigie Street as a separate commission by Stobswell Forum to bring colour to the neighbourhood. To know more visit Open Close Dundee on their website and Facebook page.

Design

We are currently seeking to appoint a contractor to begin construction in Autumn 2022. Stay tuned!

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