{"id":1654,"date":"2019-08-30T16:27:14","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T15:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www3.camden.gov.uk\/westendproject\/?page_id=1654"},"modified":"2022-05-23T15:56:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T14:56:22","slug":"green-spaces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www3.camden.gov.uk\/westendproject\/the-project\/green-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"

Providing new and improved public and green spaces<\/h2>\n
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A big thank you to everyone who shared their views on our\u00a0designs for the new West End Project public spaces. We had over 350 discussions\u00a0 at our pop up events, our evening information sessions and via email. Your feedback was used that to help finalise our designs.<\/p>

You can explore the finalised designs below and read more on the changes we have made following your feedback.<\/p>

For Princes Circus you can find out more on the current construction via our up coming works page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\r\n <\/div>\n \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Rejuvinating Whitfield Gardens - Work completed<\/h3>
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You can now enjoy video tours<\/a> of the completed gardens and view images<\/a> of the beautiful new spaces.\u00a0<\/p>

The design for Whitfield Gardens aims to revive a much cherished local space. We have improved the social square with planting that thrives in shady locations. The park is now accessible, allowing people to cross between Tottenham Court Road and Whitfield Street \/ Tottenham Street. The beautiful mature trees have been incorporated into the scheme with new raised planting and seating areas.<\/p>

The Fitzrovia mural and nearby memorial has been fully restored and the square has new paving and furniture which can be moved for events.\u00a0<\/p>

Click on the green leaves on the image below to see some of the changes we have made to the final design after your feedback.<\/p>

For more information you can review the full changes we have made:\u00a0West End Project – Whitfield Gardens design changes based on engagement October 2019<\/a>\u00a0(PDF), see how we have responded to concerns about anti social behaviour concerns: Whitfield Gardens Secure by Design August 2019 (PDF<\/a>)\u00a0 and see the finalised plan for the space:\u00a0Whitfield Garden final plan (PDF)<\/a>\u00a0<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\r\n\r\n\r\n \n

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Below is an image of the design for Whitfield Gardens with the changes from public feedback. If you have difficulties accessing this information and would like it in an alternative format please contact us.<\/p>

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A new park for Alfred Place - work underway<\/h3>
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You can now enjoy \u00a0view images<\/a> of the beautiful new spaces.\u00a0<\/p>

We have transformed much of the road space on Alfred Place into a park to provide an oasis of calm in the hub of Camden\u2019s West End. Complete with places for children to play, lawns to relax on and a meandering pathway to enjoy. The space includes a variety of different plants which are biodiverse to attract birds, bees and butterflies.\u00a0<\/p>

Stepping stones create cut throughs and all the mature trees have been retained. Access to businesses on the western side has been maintained and new cycle stands installed.<\/p>

Click on the green leaves on the image below to see some of the changes we have made to the final design after your feedback. For more information you can review the full changes here:\u00a0West End Project – Alfred Place design changes based on engagement October 2019<\/a>\u00a0and see the finalised plan for the space here:\u00a0Alfred Place Final Layout<\/a><\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\r\n\r\n\r\n \n

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Below is an image of the future design for Alfred Place with the changes planned. If you have difficulties accessing this information and would like it in an alternative format please contact us.

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Bringing Princes Circus to life<\/h3>
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Construction has now started – for the latest updates visit our\u00a0Up coming works pages<\/a><\/p>

Princes Circus has been beautifully redesigned to improve the pedestrian route between Covent Garden and the British Museum. Distinctive woodland style planting with new places to sit and enjoy the area, will make the space inviting and provide places to stop and rest. The historic drinking fountain will be restored and relocated and the neglected structure to the northern end will be covered over by a decked seating area.<\/p>

New pedestrian crossings will make the area easier and safer for people to navigate while access to West Central Street and Grape Street will be maintained.\u00a0<\/p>

Click on the green leaves on the image below to see some of the changes we have made to the final design after your feedback. For more information you can review the full changes\u00a0\u00a0West End Project – Princes Circus design changes based on engagement October 2019<\/a>\u00a0(PDF) and see the finalised plan for the space here:\u00a0\u00a0Princes Circus Final Layout (PDF)<\/a><\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\r\n\r\n\r\n \n

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Below is an image of the future design for Princes Circus with the changes planned. If you have difficulties accessing this information and would like it in an alternative format please contact us.<\/p>

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Providing new pocket parks<\/h3>
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New pocket parks are being added to Tottenham Court Road. This includes closing three junctions to all traffic except cyclists, creating new places for people to pause and rest.<\/p>