Location
Above is a Google Map of the central area of Plymouth. I have edited it to display the general area of Stonehouse. My first impression of this area is that it is a fairly large part of Plymouth. Mainly consisting of housing for the working class and some council housing and flats for ones who are struggling. The infamous street: Union Street is also within this area which is known not only for its night life, but for the troubles it has caused over the years with crime and class struggles which happen everyday. From another impression I have found that the Southern parts of Stonehouse seem to be more tidy on the map than whats happening in the north.. This could identify that the richer population of Stonehouse is protected in their own secluded area from the outside, as the middle and lower classes are surrounding them with not 'protection' (walls, fences).
Another thing I have noticed is that the area has two sides which are surrounded by the sea which is ideal for access for shipping and transport. There is a marina to the west of Stonehouse which looks very busy, meaning that local people enjoy boating during the summer seasons and fishing maybe population off the British coast.
Next week the group will be visiting Stonehouse to find out what the area is like. We will be collecting data such as Photographs to help establish the ideas we need to help create a concept of what Stonehouse should be like in the Future.
