The Vision involves a network of local support that can help sustain communities and build a sense of place which is the prime focus for those that live, learn and work in the area.
Building on the facilities of existing leisure, education and health provision, a network of support will also provide a focus for the growing Northern Corridor community. The Vision is built around a strong sense of place and belonging that is the Northern Corridor area.
A key aspect of the Vision is the future design of active travel routes. Improved movement between communities will enhance access to facilities and services, particularly if formed around routes that already exist across the area. These developments will ensure greater cohesion and reduced isolation amongst more rural communities.
Also, better connections to services provided by North Lanarkshire Council and its partner organisations will also allow for growth, sustainability and vibrant communities – ensuring the Northern Corridor is not just a place that people pass through on route to another destination.
A growing community
The Northern Corridor area is growing with new homes and neighbourhoods and requires infrastructure to enable the whole community to thrive. Historically developed around several local villages, improved links will assist local people and those moving into the area to access current provision.
A place for all
The established neighbourhoods and villages create the pattern of routes and spaces. Improved paths and cycleways will support active travel, making it easier to move around and to connect to existing facilities. This will also reduce current reliance on vehicles on already congested roads.
Encouraging additional local retail, cafés and shopping areas will create footfall for the area, ensuring more vibrant communities.
The Seven Lochs Wetland Park also offers greenspace and creates an attractive destination within the Northern Corridor that is accessible to all.
Celebrating its heritage – building a sense of place
Auchengeich Miners Memorial in Moodiesburn is a distinctive sense of place upholding the heritage of the area’s mining past. The story of Cardowan also builds on the legacy of the Northern Corridor’s industrial past.
