Falkirk Scotland

Intercultural Patchwork

The HELIX

‘A new opportunity to unify communitiesacross common ground to makeconnections and create a new green heartthat provides a new identity for people andplace, whilst celebrating the history,culture and unique identity of each of theneighbouring communities’

The vision

• A place of delight with diverse habitats andrich in wildlife

• A major visitor destination where people enjoycoming

• A range of enterprises using use local materials

The Vision

• Individuals and groups are confident and activein identifying the needs and aspirations of localpeople

• Local communities and businesses are proud ofthe HELIX and that it embodies the ‘My Future’sin Falkirk’ message

• A vehicle for training and employment

Greenspace

• Quality Greenspace• Greenspace linking communities

• Greenspace for health

• Greenspace for wildlife / biodiversity

• Greenspace for activity

• Greenspace for events

Iconic

• Kelpies – Feature Sculpture• Largest equine sculpture in the world

• A new image for Falkirk

• A sister project to the Falkirk Wheel

• A new destination for visitors

• A special place for residents

Inspired communities

• Routes to Creativity will connect withpeople to…..

• Generate creative and businessopportunities

• Use creative expression, participationand learning

• Fun, enjoyment and happiness• Care and understanding of heritage

Healthier Communities

• Routes to Health ………and citizens whoare

• more active, with more opportunities forhealthier lifestyles

• Learning about the environment and

• Supported to take on a stewardship role

Stronger Communities

• Routes to Influence will have a key role foryoung people in connectinggenerations and creating futureopportunities

• Increased community confidence,access and a voice for all

• Empowered, cohesive and proudcommunities

• Support HELIX Futures

The HELIX offers

• New levels of involvement and influence

• New directions to connect with creativeexcellence

• New forms of land management,stewardship and empowerment

• New purpose for volunteering andmentoring

• New ways to develop healthier

• lifestyles

Our Project

• Our local group will work alongside artists, landscape architects andengineers to create two Sentinels for the Helix.

• They will also take part in other creative programmes which willenhance their understanding, and ownership, of both the Sentinelsand the wider Helix landscape.

• The public art programme will start with the creation of a Sentinel in thenorth part of the site.

• The community group will be supported to select an artist who will work withthem to create a Sentinel using landform to raise the flat landscape so thatthey can view the wider area.

• The group will make sure that the local heritage of the area is incorporatedinto the landform sentinel and will work with the artists to develop theirideas.

Falkirk Scotland

Intercultural Patchwork