Palmers Green Town Centre Improvement Project 2012: Survey responses

 

[Green Lanes Business Association Survey]

Question 1.  What do think is good about the area?

Good – diversity of shops and restaurants particularly lemon tree and office interiors etc.

Question 2.  What do you think is less good about the area?

Less good - cameras giving tickets when drivers are still in vehicle but not dealing with yobbish behaviour near McDonalds or in car park.

Question 3. What would you like to see to improve the area?

1. Make McDonalds exercise more control of the behaviour of some of the clients it attracts
2. Monitor misuse of car park, litterbugs and jay walkers into road

Question 4a. Specific aspects – traffic

Traffic – educational campaign for pedestrian safety and cyclists ie DO NOT WALK INTO ROAD WITHOUT LOOOKING AND WHILS ON MOBILE PHONE!

Traffic Hedge lane – traffic calming not needed at all if those who use the roads were taught more respect

Question 4b. Specific aspects – parking

Parking – ticket machine to issue 20min free ticket for quick shop

Supports ½ hr free parking

Would encourage town centre use because I don’t have to go to the supermarket!

Does not support Sunday parking charges

Question 4c. Specific aspects – clutter

Clutter – Ok at present

Question 4d. Specific aspects – look of the shops/architecture

Look of shops – is generally good but the tidiness and Edwardian look should be maintained

Question 4e. Specific aspacts – type and range of shops

Type of shops- gents outfitters would be good

Question 4f. Specific aspects – amount and use of pavement space

Pavements – smoking areas outside pubs should be stopped. Cafes and ?????? areas is nice if there is space. Cheapo shops however should be contained. Other pavements should not be sacrificed to restrict road use.

Question 4g. Specific aspects – the Triangle public space

Triangle – something to replace the tree would be good.

Question 4h. Specific aspects – Greenery

Planters – those which we have are very nice

Any other comments

Other – the two main problems with palmers green is

1. The viability to park free for few minutes for a quick shop / pick up.
2. McDonalds – mess and intimidation caused by some of its clientele