Scope

The objective of this study was to assess and measure improvements in connectivity and access to key amenities within the proposed masterplan for Old Oak Common. This analysis was critical in supporting urban planning decisions, identifying the potential benefits of the masterplan, and ensuring that the redevelopment would create a well-connected, accessible, and liveable urban space.

Using a combination of our Urban Access web app and GIS consultancy services, we provided evidence-based insights into:

• Public Transport Accessibility – evaluating existing and future accessibility levels.

• Proximity to Key Amenities – assessing access to healthcare, education, retail, and transport services.

• Street Network Connectivity – testing linkages and movement patterns using network analysis techniques.

Key Outcomes

• Public Transport Accessibility:

• Initially, only 10% of the site had a high PTAL rating (6a or above).

• The masterplan significantly enhanced public transport access, increasing this figure to 94%.

• Key contributors to this improvement included new rail and bus services, expanding transit coverage and reducing travel times.

• Proximity to Key Amenities & Liveability:

• The baseline assessment revealed poor connectivity to essential amenities, with an initial liveability score of 20/30.

• The masterplan interventions resulted in a 21% improvement in accessibility, with the liveability score rising to 25/30.

• Enhancements included better walkability, new retail, education, and healthcare provisions, and an integrated public realm strategy.

• Street Network Connectivity & Scenario Testing:

• A road network analysis using Inbetweenness Centrality methodology was conducted to identify key movement corridors.

• Scenario testing helped refine the masterplan by adjusting key road alignments to optimise traffic flow and pedestrian movement.

Project Highlights & Summary

• This analysis provided a clear, quantitative comparison between the existing conditions and the planned improvements, demonstrating substantial connectivity gains.

• The masterplan’s enhancements promise a more sustainable and accessible neighbourhood, reducing car dependency while improving public transport integration and overall mobility.

• Our GIS-based approach provided robust, data-driven evidence to support the planning team’s decision-making process, ensuring that the redevelopment was aligned with best practice urban design and mobility principles.

This project underscores the value of spatial analytics in shaping successful urban environments, ensuring that masterplans deliver tangible benefits for connectivity, access, and liveability.