Louisa Place – Environmental Improvements, Butetown

Cardiff Council is proposing to undertake some improvements to Louisa Place. This is part of the Neighbourhood Renewal Scheme (NRS) programme that delivers improvement projects suggested by local councillors.

Improvement could include:

Wellbeing space:

Following previous works to close the path that led to James Street, it is proposed that the space is utilised for the enjoyment of residents and to prevent its use as a shortcut between James Street and Louisa Place.

The scheme will explore:

• Securing the area from James Street with extension of the brick wall to deter access to Louisa Place
• Securing area along Louisa Place
• Installing pedestrian access gate within front courtyard of 34-38 Louisa Place
• Paving the area to allow use of the space by residents (Please note that type of surfacing is dependent on outcome of surveys of the tree roots and ground suitability).
• Installation of planter and bench, could also be included depending on outcome of engagement

Picnic bench

It has also been proposed to replace the current table outside 4-10 Louisa Place, with a permeant picnic table and installation of bollards on the verge to the side of

Bollards

Installation of bollards on the verge to the side of 15 Louisa Place to prevent problem parking.