The document presents a vision for the HELIX in Falkirk Scotland. It aims to create a new green space that celebrates local history and culture, provides habitats for wildlife, and acts as a visitor destination. The HELIX would link surrounding communities through quality greenspace and routes for creativity, health, and influence. Iconic sculptures like the Kelpies would become a new symbol and draw for the area. A local group would work with artists to create sentinel landform sculptures incorporating local heritage for the north part of the site.

1. Falkirk Scotland
Intercultural Patchwork

2. The HELIX
‘A new opportunity to unify communities
across common ground to make
connections and create a new green heart
that provides a new identity for people and
place, whilst celebrating the history,
culture and unique identity of each of the
neighbouring communities’

3. The vision
• A place of delight with diverse habitats and
rich in wildlife
• A major visitor destination where people enjoy
coming
• A range of enterprises using use local materials

4. The Vision
• Individuals and groups are confident and active
in identifying the needs and aspirations of local
people
• Local communities and businesses are proud of
the HELIX and that it embodies the ‘My Future’s
in Falkirk’ message
• A vehicle for training and employment

5. Greenspace
• Quality Greenspace
• Greenspace linking communities
• Greenspace for health
• Greenspace for wildlife / biodiversity
• Greenspace for activity
• Greenspace for events

6. 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

7. Inspired communities
• Routes to Creativity will connect with
people to…..
• Generate creative and business
opportunities
• Use creative expression, participation
and learning
• Fun, enjoyment and happiness
• Care and understanding of heritage

8. Healthier Communities
• Routes to Health ………and citizens who
are
• more active, with more opportunities for
healthier lifestyles
• Learning about the environment and
• Supported to take on a stewardship role

9. Stronger Communities
• Routes to Influence will have a key role for
young people in connecting
generations and creating future
opportunities
• Increased community confidence,
access and a voice for all
• Empowered, cohesive and proud
communities
• Support HELIX Futures

10. The HELIX offers
• New levels of involvement and influence
• New directions to connect with creative
excellence
• New forms of land management,
stewardship and empowerment
• New purpose for volunteering and
mentoring
• New ways to develop healthier
• lifestyles

11. Our Project
• Our local group will work alongside artists, landscape architects and
engineers to create two Sentinels for the Helix.
• They will also take part in other creative programmes which will
enhance their understanding, and ownership, of both the Sentinels
and the wider Helix landscape.

12. • The public art programme will start with the creation of a Sentinel in the
north part of the site.
• The community group will be supported to select an artist who will work with
them to create a Sentinel using landform to raise the flat landscape so that
they can view the wider area.
• The group will make sure that the local heritage of the area is incorporated
into the landform sentinel and will work with the artists to develop their
ideas.

13. Falkirk Scotland
Intercultural Patchwork