Vision for the Old Railway Line

During Summer 2023 we were commissioned to develop a community led vision for an old railway line connecting two communities, Ravenscliffe and Fagley. After a series of pop ups, walkshops and community listening exercises we hosted a design workshop to develop ideas together, not to reimagine this nature rich space, but to understand what interventions could make the path more accessible and enjoyable for all. Following a creative design workshop we developed the ideas into a Vision booklet, showcasing ideas and specific locations for interventions along the line as well as a strategy for core path improvements.

We’re currently in the process of taking forward one of the most popular ideas (revealed through a community vote!) in a testing phase, allowing us to grow community involvement and confidence whilst learning what works in terms of making short and long term and regenerative improvements to the path with the skills and talents living within the neighbourhood.

This scoping project was funded by JU:MP a Sport England local delivery pilot in Bradford in partnership with the NHS.